Kiwifruit
Chinese authorities are taking action against the production and distribution of fake or counterfeit kiwifruit.
2024-04-10 00:00
W USA władze podjęły działania przeciwko podmiotom nadużywającym marki Zespri w lokalnej sprzedaży owoców. Współpracując z policją w Szanghaju, Zespri skierowało swoje działania przeciwko małej grupie zaangażowanej w operacje fałszerstw, co doprowadziło do przeprowadzenia kilku nalotów. Okazało się, że te operacje miały także wpływ na firmę Dole.
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W Chinach władze podjęły działania przeciwko podmiotom nadużywającym marki Zespri w lokalnej sprzedaży owoców. Współpracując z policją w Szanghaju, Zespri skierowało swoje działania przeciwko niewielkiej grupie zaangażowanej w działania związane z podróbkami, co doprowadziło do kilku nalotów. Okazało się, że te działania miały również wpływ na markę Dole.
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Kikoka announces leadership team
2024-04-04 17:00
The Kikoka Kiwi Consortium (Europe) has elected Andrea Peviani of Peviani as its first president and appointed Vip’s Fabio Zanesco as executive director, effective from 1 September.
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Spanish wholesalers look to Macfrut for apples, grapes and kiwis
2024-03-28 00:00
The next edition of Macfrut will see the participation of twenty-two Spanish wholesalers from the Madrid and Barcelona markets. And although Spain has been exporting fruit and vegetables to Italy for several decades, it is also true that there is a demand for certain products at certain times of
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Zespri and the kiwi industry benefit from the launch of the NZ-EU free trade agreement in May
2024-03-26 09:00
The NZ-EU FTA Legislation Bill received Royal Assent in early week 13, completing the process of New Zealand's ratification of the agreement and bringing it into force earlier than expected on 1 May 2024. The agreement provides for the immediate elimination of the tariff of
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Fast-tracked NZ-EUFTA welcomed by New Zealand produce industry
2024-03-26 01:00
The New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA) has been ratified by the New Zealand parliament earlier than initially planned providing a boost for fresh produce exporters.
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The fast-tracked implementation of New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement with the European Union is a significant boost for Zespri and the kiwifruit industry. The NZ-EU FTA Legislation Bill received Royal Assent yesterday, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of the agreement with
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New Zealand's economic challenges and the role of kiwifruit
2024-03-26 00:00
New Zealand is grappling with economic challenges, notably a persistent current account deficit exacerbated by the imbalance between imports and exports. Primary industries, particularly food and fibre, constitute 80% of the nation's exports. However, this has not sufficed to offset the deficits
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European market clear for first arrivals of Chilean kiwifruit
2024-03-25 11:00
Chile is anticipating a kiwifruit export crop of 130,000 tonnes this year, representing an increase of around 3.5 per cent on 2023. Speaking to Fruitnet as growers geared up for the start of the 2024 kiwifruit season, Carlos Cruzat, president of the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee said a low number
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Bacterial cancer of kiwifruit: emergency use of Sitofex® authorised
2024-03-25 00:00
On 8 March 2024, Alzchem Trostberg GmbH was granted a temporary authorisation for phytosanitary emergencies, by way of derogation pursuant to Article 53(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, for the use of Sitofex® in the control of bacterial canker of actinidia (Pseudomonas syringae pv.
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EU-NZ FTA ratification boost for New Zealand's horticulture sector
2024-03-25 00:00
The New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement will deliver a major boost to the horticulture sector when it comes into force later this year. Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Nadine Tunley says onion and kiwifruit growers stand to benefit from tariff savings. "Based on last year's
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EU-NZ FTA ratification boost for New Zealand's horticulture sector
2024-03-25 00:00
The New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement will deliver a major boost to the horticulture sector when it comes into force later this year. Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Nadine Tunley says onion and kiwifruit growers stand to benefit from tariff savings. "Based on last year's
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Record imported kiwi pricing could level by mid to end of May
2024-03-25 00:00
Imported kiwi supply is on the tighter side at the moment. "Supply is extremely challenging. Greece ended the season earlier than expected and Italy had a short crop," says Trucco CEO Nick Pacia. He noted that this season Greece had unusually larger-sized fruit in its crop. That said, Pacia says
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Record imported kiwi pricing could level by mid to end of May
2024-03-25 00:00
Imported kiwi supply is on the tighter side at the moment. "Supply is extremely challenging. Greece ended the season earlier than expected and Italy had a short crop," says Trucco CEO Nick Pacia. He noted that this season Greece had unusually larger-sized fruit in its crop. That said, Pacia says
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Strong close to Greek kiwifruit campaign
2024-03-22 13:00
Greek kiwifruit is enjoying strong demand, according to George Kallitsis of Youphoria Fruits, as the country’s export season enters the last few weeks of what’s been quite a successful campaign.
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First Zespri Kiwi charter of 2024 goes to China
2024-03-14 08:00
It is the first of 63 charter ships that Zespri intends to use this season to ship around half of the expected 193 million trays or almost 695,000 tonnes of kiwifruit of the Green, SunGold and RubyRed varieties to more than 50 countries. This is an increase on the 51 charter ships,
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First Zespri kiwifruit charter of 2024 heads to China
2024-03-14 06:00
Zespri’s first charter shipment of the 2024 New Zealand kiwifruit season has departed Port of Tauranga bound for Shanghai.
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First Zespri kiwifruit charter of 2024 sets sail for China
2024-03-14 00:00
Zespri's first charter shipment of the 2024 New Zealand kiwifruit season has departed the Port of Tauranga bound for Shanghai. The vessel Kowhai – which was named by Zespri in 2020 – is carrying 700,000 trays, or around 2,500 tonnes of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit, as well as 15 containers of
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Kiwifruit marketer moves into avocados as demand grows
2024-03-13 12:00
A leading international kiwifruit marketer plans to establish 100ha of avocado production in Sicily and sell the fruit to customers across Italy.
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Foreign fruit invades markets
2024-03-13 00:00
We are entering the change of season and the first summer fruits from all over the world are starting to arrive at the Centro Agroalimentare di Bologna. Thanks to the expected rise in temperatures and the approach of Easter, we notice nectarines and watermelons on the counters. The fruit
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