Kiwifruit

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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The Italian kiwi campaign is slowly getting into full swing and in the latest surveys we have carried out in both wholesale and large-scale retail markets, we can see a confusing picture, to say the least. At the moment, in addition to the tail end of the overseas product, there are the varieties
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September is the harvest not only of apples, but also of minikiwi. However, the species is still quite under-recognised in Poland and treated as a supplement to orchard production rather than an alternative to apple production. read more

Global giant Fresh Del Monte, one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, distributors and marketers of fresh and pre-cut fruit and vegetables, is extending its collaboration with the globally successful brand Miraculous™ for a limited edition promotion
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The development plan of the Kiwi Passion® Consortium continues apace, reaching 270 hectares this year, in line with the plan that aims to reach 1,000 hectares by 2030, as president Nicola Negri explains to IFN: 'This year
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The development plan of the Kiwi Passion® Consortium continues apace, reaching 270 hectares this year, in line with the plan that aims to reach 1,000 hectares by 2030, as president Nicola Negri explains to IFN: 'This year
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The collaboration between Fresh Del Monte and the globally successful brand Miraculous continues with the aim of encouraging children to consume more fruit and vegetables every day. The new, limited edition promotion, available from October, includes packs
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New Kantar research published by Zespri finds that kiwifruit has climbed two spots to become the seventh most popular fruit in key markets. Kantar has tracked the rise of kiwifruit’s popularity amongst other fruits in 15 of Zespri’s core markets during the New Zealand kiwifruit season
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The volume of kiwifruit produced in both Italy and Greece will be roughly the same this season, according to new figures released by CSO Italy. read more

This year’s NZ kiwifruit campaign has been a challenging one due to poor pollination, wind, flooding, hail, and cyclones. Speaking to the New Zealand Herald, New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated chief executive Colin Bond said that the last two years have been “our equivalent to the
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In Europe, estimated kiwi production for 2023 is down by around 755 thousand tonnes, 4% less than in 2022. In Italy, the world's second player, it is about 311 thousand tonnes, 7% less than last year. read more

Kiwifruit growers and exporters from around the world gathered in Curicó, Chile last week for the 42nd Convention of the International Kiwifruit Organization” (IKO). read more

"In recent years, there has been a significant growth in consumer demand for 'ready to eat' products, particularly tropical fruits and kiwi fruit. This trend reflects an increasing desire to reduce waste and ensure higher quality in food products. In response to this growing need, FCE has spent
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The new greenhouses of La Quercia Kiwi Plants, a company owned by Denis Magalotti, were completed a few weeks ago. They are located in Cesena, at the border with Cesenatico (Forlì-Cesena), and they cover 6000 sq m in addition to the over three existing hectares. read more

Zespri’s last charter vessel of the 2023 kiwifruit season has departed the Port of Tauranga. read more

Te Awanui Huka Pak is an indigenous Maori company based in Tauranga, New Zealand owned by 16 Maori businesses the company’s shareholders are mainly kiwifruit growers predominantly supplying grower and post-harvest company Seeka. The company is also involved in growing avocados. read more

Zespri’s last charter vessel of the 2023 kiwifruit season has departed the Port of Tauranga. Around 782 tonnes of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit and 3,621 tonnes of Zespri Green Kiwifruit are onboard the Discovery Bay, which is expected to reach Tokyo in early October before sailing on to Kobe,
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When examining the forms of actinidia training, there are basically two possible options: the double arbour (typical of northern Italy) and the tendone (more common in the south). In both cases the planting pattern is rather wide and is characterised by
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With Moreno Armuzzi, export manager of Jingold, an Italian brand that produces and markets kiwifruit in Italy and around the world, we take stock of the new northern hemisphere campaign, which sees the green kiwi declining, a substantial stability of the yellow, and the
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On September 28, Industrial Auctions will auction off hundreds of lots online. Amongst the offer is a wide range of potato, vegetable, and fruit processing machines. read more