Sentence:  While it is true that New Zealand′s economic stake in the region [of Oceania] remained relatively small when compared with the major markets for New Zealand <WSD>produce</WSD> in Australia, Asia, North America and Europe, it nevertheless remained the region through which trade must pass on its way to these larger markets. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  Harvested agricultural goods collectively, especially vegetables and fruit, but possibly including eggs, dairy products and meat; the saleable food products of farms.