Kiwifruit

On May 28, 2026, the new Board of Directors of the Kiwi Passion® Consortium met, following the shareholders' meeting which resulted in the appointment of three new directors. Among the most prominent new members is Renzo Piraccini, a figure of great importance. read more

DS Smith is providing a Closed-Type Tray packaging solution for kiwifruit and other fresh produce exporters in Greece. This tray system is specifically designed for transatlantic shipments lasting over 45 days, with the goal of preserving product quality during transportation. DS Smith emphasizes that the lightweight nature of the trays helps reduce shipping costs. read more

Zespri chief executive Jason Te Brake says that the kiwifruit company is pleased with a new government-led initiative to improve infrastructure in its home region of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, due to worries about the current capacity of the Port of Tauranga. read more

Yogesh Rathod, Director at NovaFresco, an Indian importer of fresh and dry fruits, mentioned that the imported kiwi market in India is currently experiencing tight supply conditions. This is due to limited arrivals, increased freight costs, and ongoing shipping disruptions, all of which are putting pressure on availability and pricing. read more

Renzo Piraccini, former president of the trade fair Macfrut and ex-general manager at the Italian fresh produce supplier Apofruit, has joined the Kiwi Passion Consortium. The consortium is a European group of producers, breeders, nurseries, and marketers dedicated to developing and commercializing premium kiwifruit. read more

The New Zealand kiwifruit season is going well with a significant crop of over 220 million trays to sell. The harvest began in February with Zespri's RubyRed, followed by SunGold. Currently, the focus is on completing the green harvest and effectively managing the remainder of the season. read more

For a large fruit and vegetable company, e-commerce is not just a sales channel. It can become a direct observatory of the consumer, a space for relationships, and a laboratory useful for better understanding habits, expectations, and perceptions of the product. This is the message that emerged. read more

Zespri presents Grown for Good, the new global communication platform through which the New Zealand group enhances its positioning on natural nutrition and the value generated along the entire kiwifruit supply chain. read more

Zespri has announced a robust financial performance for the 2025/26 season, showcasing sustained worldwide interest in premium quality kiwifruit. read more

During the 2024-25 season, Zespri and New Zealand's kiwifruit sector generated a global revenue of NZ$5.03 billion (US$2.97 billion), with NZ$3.10 billion (US$1.83 billion) distributed back to growers. The sector transitioned to a single-desk export system in 1988 in response to growing global competition. read more

Italian fruit and vegetable exports strengthen their trade balance even in February 2026, confirming a more favorable situation compared to the same month of the previous year. The dynamics do not stem from a generalized growth in export volumes, which overall are slightly decreasing. read more

The Hellooo brand, owned by the prominent Australian produce supplier Grape Co Australia, has obtained exclusive rights to grow and market top gold-fleshed kiwi varieties from the breeder SINO-NZ Innovation. read more

The Helloo brand, owned by the prominent Australian produce supplier Grape Co Australia, has obtained the exclusive rights to grow and market top gold-fleshed kiwi varieties from the breeder SINO-NZ Innovation. read more

Australian marketer Grape Co Australia is making a significant leap into the premium gold kiwifruit market by obtaining exclusive rights in Australia for a new variety. This strategic move aims to develop a local industry that can rival imported fruit from New Zealand, according to Grape Co Australia director Adrian Caia. read more

European diplomats visited the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand this week to assess the trade growth resulting from the European Union-New Zealand free trade agreement. The horticulture sector was singled out as one of the industries benefitting from expanded market opportunities. Lawrence Meredith headed the delegation, which consisted of read more

Zespri has launched a new global brand platform called "Grown for Good" as a key component of its long-term strategy that centers on nutrition, consumer awareness, and kiwifruit marketing. The company noted that this platform is a continuation of its previous campaign titled "Make Your Healthy Irresistible" and will be rolled out worldwide. read more

Wzrost o 20% w stosunku do roku 2024, osiągając 102 miliony euro, był imponującym obrotem osiągniętym przez Jingold w 2025 roku, zgodnie z zatwierdzonym budżetem z 30 kwietnia. Oferowana produkcja wynosiła około 35 tysięcy ton, podzielonych następująco: 25 tysięcy ton kiwi złotych, dwie tysiące ton kiwi czerwonych. read more

Australian marketer Grape Co Australia is taking a significant step towards promoting premium gold kiwifruit by obtaining exclusive Australian rights to a new variety. This move aims to develop a local industry that can rival imported New Zealand fruit. Grape Co Australia director Adrian Caia stated that... read more