The second International Symposium on Biotechnology of Fruit Species (Biotechfruit 2012) will bring together scientists working in both basic and applied fruit-related research. Hosted by Plant & Food Research, the Symposium will be held in Nelson, a key hub of New Zealand's NZ$5 billion fruit industry. The Nelson area has over 5000 hectares of fruit orchards, including apples, berryfruit, kiwifruit, olives and hops, and is close to the famed Marlborough wine region.

Biotechfruit 2012 brings together presentations from international experts and emerging researchers covering topics including plant development in model systems, perennial fruit crop biotechnology and tropical fruit research. The Symposium programme will also include site visits to working orchards and a research station, and the dinner will be held at Nelson's World of WearableArt™ and Classic Cars Museum.