Kiwifruit
All the news and market analysis for worldwide kiwifruit Industry, including kiwifruit growers, kiwifruit production, and the import and export of kiwifruit.
Zespri’s final shipments of the season depart
The season’s final container shipments carrying the remaining 2,540 tonnes of the crop are expected to conclude over the coming weeks
Floods follow fires in Greek tragedy
After a summer of excessive temperatures, record rainfall has left much of Central Greece underwater, flooding homes and farms and cutting the country in two
Mazzoni Group eyes new opportunities in Asia
Company looking to strengthen international partnerships in Asia by participating in Asia Fruit Logistica
Annette Richardson wins 2023 Kiwifruit Innovation Award
Plant & Food research scientist recognised for her extensive research of budbreak in kiwifruit to support grower returns with increased yields
Kiwifruit climbs fruit bowl ranking
New research commissioned by Zespri shows kiwifruit has climbed two spots to the seventh most popular fruit in key markets
Zespri RubyRed makes it to South Island
Plant & Food Research initiative develops safe pathway south for new cultivar mitigating Psa risk
Asiafruit July/August out now
Asia Fruit Logistica edition provides a comprehensive preview to Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show, plus special features on China and apples and pears
Zespri launches court action in China
Kiwifruit marketer files civil action in Intellectual Property Court over unauthorised Gold3 production
“Promising” season ahead for Nergi kiwi berries
Both volume and quality look promising for the new Nergi kiwi berry season, according to France-based marketer Sofruileg
Italian growers face up to fire and ice
Severe hailstorms and extreme heat leave parts of Italy’s fruit and vegetable production base battered and bruised
Zespri confirms new red kiwifruit trial
Company will embark on new cultivar trial during New Zealand’s winter as it looks to meet rising demand in Asia
NZ exporters welcome free-trade deal with EU
Agreement with European trading bloc offers major potential benefits for suppliers of kiwifruit, apples, and onions
Joy Wing Mau and Zespri sign strategic sustainable collaboration agreement
In the presence of New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher John Hipkins, a strategic sustainable collaboration agreement was signed between Joy Wing Mau and Zespri
Zespri inks deal to increase China sales
Kiwifruit marketer signs strategic cooperation agreement with leading distributors Joy Wing Mau and Goodfarmer to grow fruit sales by 50 per cent over three years
Chilean kiwifruit campaign on course for early finish
Shipments expected to end by mid-August as lower volumes make for brisk movement in Northern Hemisphere markets
Italy floods: millions of fruit trees must be replanted
Last week’s terrible flooding has apparently choked the roots of fruit trees across Emilia Romagna, precipitating a major disaster for the region’s fresh produce busines
Floods cause serious disruption for Italian producers
Major floods across much of Emilia Romagna have reportedly caused widespread disruption to the Italian region’s fruit and veg production and distribution networks
New Zealand braced for sharp drop in kiwifruit production
Zespri expecting good quality for 2023 kiwifruit crop but volumes are well down on last year
NZ-UK FTA spells kiwifruit, says Zespri
The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer has welcomed the 31 May start of the UK-NZ FTA with promises of increased exports to Britain
Freskon attracts record numbers in Greece
Last month’s Freskon exhibition welcomed its highest number of visitors and exhibitors in Thessaloniki, as it aimed to connect suppliers with Europe’s largest retailers
Chile and New Zealand seek closer fruit ties
Visit by Chilean trade delegation to New Zealand signals thawing in long-running kiwifruit trade dispute
Primland welcomes smooth transition from North to South
As the Southern Hemisphere kiwifruit season gets underway, France’s Primland reports higher volumes of Oscar Gold from South Africa and superior quality Oscar Green from Chile
Del Monte makes Israel kiwifruit move
Group completes the first sale of its Greece-grown kiwifruit in Israel as it aims to reinforce brand awareness in the country
NZ kiwifruit lands in China
E-commerce giant JD.com has high hopes for season ahead with Zespri-branded fruit
EU producers on front line in fight to limit water use
Thirty per cent less water to produce kiwifruit, 20 per cent less for industrial tomatoes, with 50 per cent less emissions: Europe’s fruit and vegetable industry remains committed to safeguarding the planet’s most precious resource
Zespri sees signs of shipping improvement
Kiwifruit marketer sends first consignment of new-season New Zealand fruit to Japan
Asiafruit March out now
New Zealand special explores how premium supplier is well placed to weather recent storms while Fresh Focus South African Table Grapes tracks industry refocus on quality and taste
Cyclone Gabrielle lashes New Zealand
Government implements state of emergency as fruit industry prepares to assess the damage from “devastating” storm
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Italian charter first for Zespri
Kiwifruit marketer ships SunGold directly to China, shaving weeks off transit time
Current challenges drive automation trend
The rising cost and scarcity of labour is driving the move toward increased automation in fresh produce, according to Didier Izard, export director at French grading and sorting specialist Maf Roda
Plan ahead for Fruit Logistica 2023, which has something for everyone
Make sure you are fully prepared for your return to the world’s biggest and best fresh produce trade exhibition
Zespri releases climate change adaptation plan
Kiwifruit marketer’s plan outlines how industry will respond the effects of a changing climate
Primland extends European operations with “We are growers”
French kiwifruit specialist Primland is continuing its “We are growers” positioning for Northern Hemisphere exports, establishing partnerships for Oscar kiwifruit with growers in Greece, Italy and Portugal
Zespri updates 2022/23 forecast
Second full estimate sees per tray returns for SunGold kiwifruit decline from August 2022 forecast, Green returns steady
IG and Foodcareplus join forces on EU-India trade
Major Indian importer partners with Belgium-based perishable logistics specialist to facilitate EU fruit shipments to the South Asian nation