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Each grapefruit is high in vitamin C for a strong immune system

Cholesterol-busting: up with the good cholesterol and down with the bad

Gut-health boosting grapefruit provide a good helping of fibre, encouraging beneficial bacteria growth

Nutritional Information

Recommended Serving Size: 1/2 grapefruit (118g). Percentage daily intakes per serve are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ as specified by FSANZ. Nutritional source: L80.

  • 0 % Vitamin C
  • 0 % Vitamin B6
  • 0 % Dietary Fibre
  • 0 % Folate
  • 0 % Magnesium
  • 0 % Iron

Grapefruit Varieties

  • Grapefruit Varieties | First Fresh
  • Grapefruit Varieties | First Fresh

Morrisons/Golden Special

Large, juicy and flavoursome, near-seedless and easy to peel, Morrison/Golden Special is New Zealand’s favourite grapefruit. Introduced to New Zealand by two-time governor Sir George Grey, he passed it on to a Mr. Morrison of Warkworth for further cultivation and development.

Seasonal availability
July to December

Where to buy

  • Grapefruit Varieties | First Fresh
  • Grapefruit Varieties | First Fresh

Star Ruby

The redder, the better (and sweeter): near-seedless Star Rubies provide pops of colour to salads, and a pretty hue to juices, cocktails and desserts. They’re the trickiest grapefruit to grow, but our Gisborne growers know just how to woo this one.

Seasonal availability
November to April

Where to buy

  • Grapefruit Varieties | First Fresh
  • Grapefruit Varieties | First Fresh

Cutler‘s Red

Deeper orange on the outside but sharing the same juicy sweetness on the inside as other varieties, Cutler’s Red has just a touch of zing under its thick, darker orange rind.

Seasonal availability
July to November

Where to buy

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Grapefruit Recipes

Who is the tartest of them all? First Fresh grapefruit, of course! Check out these grapefruit recipes to discover grapefruit’s potential beyond its classic breakfast role, and make the most of them while they’re in season.

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Picked by our grower family, for yours

”I get a buzz out of planting something small, watching it grow and develop to a fully productive tree.“

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Health and wellbeing

We think our fresh Gisborne-grown fruit is pretty amazing. And not just for snacking. Learn how First Fresh fruit can help manage your weight, boost your immunity, care for your heart health and more.

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The first fresh story

We’re built on a foundation of family and a fierce loyalty to Tairāwhiti Gisborne. But we also have an eye to the future, with a commitment to sustainable growth.

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A real slice of Gisborne life

Is it the warm climate, high sunshine hours, or fertile soils that create the best growing conditions in the world?

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