Athletes at the Anchor AIMS Games are loving the juicy, sweet taste of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit.

In one day alone, 8800 pieces of kiwifruit have been consumed.

As well as using the simple ‘cut and scoop' method to eat their kiwifruit, athletes, coaches, parents and supporters have enjoyed kiwifruit smoothies – blended up on the Zespri smoothie bikes at Gordon Spratt Reserve.

'On Monday, more than 950 kiwifruit smoothies have been made, putting athletes to the test to power the blenders by cycling the smoothie bikes – a great way to cool down from a tough football game,” says a spokesperson for Zespri.

'With every Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit, each athlete is meeting their daily vitamin C needs as well as supporting their nervous system and muscles with potassium.

'Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit is the perfect combination of taste and great nutrition and provides essential vitamins and nutrients for active, healthy minds and bodies. In fact one Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit contains all your daily vitamin C requirements.”

There are two Zespri branded activation marquees at the AIMS Games – one at Blake Park and the other at Gordon Spratt Reserve, hosting fun and educational activities, games, and a chill out zone.

There are also people in bright yellow Zespri jackets at various locations handing out Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit.