Kiwifruit
Aggregation: a 'divisive' concept for fruit and vegetables
2023-10-18 00:00
Fabrizio Pattuelli's article on the aggregation options offered by the birth of Dulcis in the kiwi world (click here to read more), has reawakened interest in the subject among readers. We publish a comment that arrived in the newsroom a few days ago on which I
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Lower cost automated rain shelter introduced
2023-10-18 00:00
Growers of high-value field and orchard crops like cherries, seedless table grapes, kiwi fruit, apples, berries, and flowering crops have always loved the idea of automatic retractable roofs to protect their crops against the impact of extreme weather. “However, they’ve frequently found
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"Demand for Greek kiwis exploded even before that season began"
2023-10-17 00:00
The Greek kiwi season started three weeks ago at the Dutch company GrecFresh with the early varieties. As of October 15, the Hayward variety can also be officially harvested in Greece. "Demand was unexpectedly high in the first few weeks and exploded even before the season began. I didn't
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Kiwi Dulcis: Romagna leads the way
2023-10-16 00:00
It rarely happens to report the news of the launch of a truly innovative product, 100% Made in Italy and the result of a collaboration between some of the most important companies in the sector. You already know the project (click here to read more) and it concerns the launch of 'Dulcis - La
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Gold kiwifruits destined all over Europe
2023-10-13 00:00
The commercialization of Dorì golden kiwifruits has started. The produce is destined to both Italy and Europe. "Sales have just started and things are looking good. First of all, average grades are high, at least two sizes more than 2022, which enables us to meet the demand of clients looking
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Kiwi: Greece Vs Italy, it's a race to the bottom
2023-10-12 00:00
In one of our recent interviews (click here to read more), a wholesaler compared the taste of the first Italian kiwis to a medicine, such was his disappointment, but, after the test we conducted and which we tell you about, we have to say that he was wrong: the fruits tasted are
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Italy’s kiwi production continues decline
2023-10-11 16:00
Producers in Italy expect a 15 per cent decrease in their national production this season compared with the previous year, due mainly to the impact of the disease known locally as moria according to new figures released by CSO Italy. And while an anticipated crop of 311,000 tons means Italy
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The new yellow kiwifruit project already has a name: Kikoka
2023-10-11 00:00
During a packed press conference at the Fruit Attraction horticultural trade fair in Madrid, the Italian Rivoira Group finally unveiled the new brand name that will be used to market two recently launched yellow pulp kiwifruit varieties: Kikoka.
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Zespri kiwifruit harvest from Northern Hemisphere growers set to exceed previous crops
2023-10-11 00:00
Sources claim that Zespri's kiwifruit harvest from its Northern Hemisphere growers is set to exceed previous crops. Nick Kirton says the company’s Northern Hemisphere sales program has just commenced with it expecting to sell around 29 million trays. This amounts to just over 100,000 tons of
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New Golden Kiwi packs launched in Sainsbury’s
2023-10-06 17:00
Sainsbury’s has launched an updated version of its Pro-Produce Pack for Taste the Difference Golden Kiwis.
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New Golden Kiwi packs launched in Sainsbury’s
2023-10-06 17:00
Sainsbury’s has launched an updated version of its Pro-Produce Pack for Taste the Difference Golden Kiwis.
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New Golden Kiwi packs launched in Sainsbury’s
2023-10-06 17:00
Sainsbury’s has launched an updated version of its Pro-Produce Pack for Taste the Difference Golden Kiwis.
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KiKoKa yellow kiwifruit brand debuts at Fruit Attraction
2023-10-06 14:00
From the country that brought us such iconic designs as Ferrari, Gucci and Martini comes a new contender looking to make its mark in the fast-growing yellow kiwifruit segment. KiKoKa, the new brand name of Rivoira Group’s Yellow Kiwi Project, was unveiled at a crowded press conference at this
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Del Monte's pineapple cutter increases sales by up to 40 per cent
2023-10-06 00:00
Among the Fruit Attraction 2023 stands, we were attracted by one novelty in particular at the Del Monte stand, in addition to the limited edition of tricolour kiwis: a new, more compact pineapple-cutting machine that can be installed in the fruit and vegetable departments.
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Del Monte's pineapple cutter increases sales by up to 40 per cent
2023-10-06 00:00
Among the Fruit Attraction 2023 stands, we were attracted by one novelty in particular at the Del Monte stand, in addition to the limited edition of tricolour kiwis: a new, more compact pineapple-cutting machine that can be installed in the fruit and vegetable departments.
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Kiwi industry joins forces to boost global consumption
2023-10-04 09:00
At the 42nd convention of the International Kiwifruit Organization (IKO), which took place in Chile in mid-September, producing and exporting countries came together to analyse the current state of the global industry and to seek solutions to issues through cooperation. Argentina and Brazil
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Zespri set for big Northern Hemisphere harvest
2023-10-02 06:00
Zespri’s kiwifruit harvest from the Northern Hemisphere is set to exceed previous sales volumes with the strong harvest supporting its efforts to deliver 12-month supply in key markets, maintain brand presence and shelf space and support New Zealand and offshore grower returns.
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Alegra at Fruit Attraction launches premium kiwi Dulcis
2023-10-02 00:00
Gruppo Alegraparticipates at Fruit Attraction 2023 (Hall 8, stand C12). Alegra, Brioand Valfrutta Fresco will bring the fruit of their members' work and commitment to the collective area set up by Cso Italy. Among the most awaited novelties is the premium kiwi fruit made in Italy
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Mazzoni Group returns to Fruit Attraction to present the campaigns on the starting blocks: Greek kiwi and Calabrian citrus fruits (clementines, oranges, lemons). "We are taking part in the Madrid fair with the sales team in full force," says Matteo Mazzoni, commercial director and third
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Alegra at Fruit Attraction launches premium kiwi Dulcis
2023-10-02 00:00
Gruppo Alegraparticipates at Fruit Attraction 2023 (Hall 8, stand C12). Alegra, Brioand Valfrutta Fresco will bring the fruit of their members' work and commitment to the collective area set up by Cso Italy. Among the most awaited novelties is the premium kiwi fruit made in Italy
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