Kiwifruit
With only a few days to go before the start of the 2023 campaign for kiwifruit from the northern hemisphere, which is expected to have lower volumes than last year due to adverse weather conditions, Jingold takes stock of the situation during Asia Fruit Logistica, a key showcase for companies
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2023 Kiwifruit Innovation Award awarded to Dr Annette Richardson
2023-09-07 00:00
The 2023 Kiwifruit Innovation Award has been won by Dr Annette Richardson for her work in exploring budbreak - a crucial stage in the growth cycle of kiwifruit.
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Kiwi, declining volumes in New Zealand
2023-09-07 00:00
It is a yellow light for the New Zealand kiwi season. As reported by nzherald.co.nz - and as we partly anticipated in our article (click here to read) - the current harvest is one of the least rewarding in recent times due to
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Post-harvest operation slashes green kiwifruit packing pricing, provides critical boost to NZ industry
2023-09-07 00:00
The post-harvest operation located in Tauranga is dropping its green kiwifruit packing prices in a bid to boost the New Zealand industry once again. The 21% drop has been made possible thanks to Mount Pack & Cool’s (Mpac) foresight and investment programme spanning five years.
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This week, the new Belgian kiwiberry season began at Coöperatie Hoogstraten. After last year's very short season, things are looking much better for the Hoogstraten kiwiberries this season. "This summer's weather was perfect for the kiwiberries. Last year, we had a harvest of about five tons;
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kiwi, the seventh most popular fruit
2023-09-05 00:00
As reported by AsiaFruit, data show an increase in the popularity of kiwifruit in recent years. Indeed, Kantar monitored the performance of kiwifruit in the 15 main markets of Zespri, a New Zealand kiwifruit marketing company, during the seasons between
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Kiwifruit climbs fruit bowl ranking
2023-09-04 03:00
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri has welcomed new data that shows the rise in popularity of kiwifruit in recent years.
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Apofruit apples and kiwis at Asia Fruit Logistica 2023
2023-08-31 00:00
Mainly apples and kiwis will be the references that Apofruit will present at the next edition of Asia Fruit Logistica, which will be held in Hong Kong from 6 to 8 September 2023. Among the former, Candine, the innovative Regal variety apple, will be the absolute protagonists.
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Bulgarian trader limited the quantities of grape varieties that can’t endure long transit
2023-08-29 00:00
The final stretch of the Egyptian grape season is coming up, and for Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland it means the sourcing of the grapes is almost over, FreshPlaza informs.
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An identity card laser-etched onto the skin of the fruit
2023-08-28 00:00
While conveying information on the fruit's peel is nothing new for kiwis, melons and watermelons, the same cannot be said for fruits considered more delicate, such as stone fruits. This is the case of Ondine nectarines, which, in France, who is using a very special form of communication.
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Fears for NZ kiwifruit crop due to high winter temperatures
2023-08-24 08:00
The warm winter in New Zealand, with some of the highest temperatures recorded in 110 years, is threatening this year’ kiwifruit crop. The New Zealand Herald reports that kiwifruit growers in the Bay of Plenty are concerned about another challenging growing season: “Bay of Plenty-based
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NZ expects one of smallest crops in two decades
2023-08-22 09:00
This year’s kiwifruit crop in New Zealand is set to be one of the smallest in 20 years, although quality is expected to be high. Zespri forecasts that the challenging weather conditions during the 2023 growing season likely to reduce Zespri’s forecasts exports of around 136m trays of Green,
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Nationwide Produce have received the first new season Kiwiberries imported from Portugal. These Kiwiberries with their unique characteristics and are growing in popularity among UK consumers.
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Nergi mini kiwifruit marketing campaign about to kick off
2023-08-18 00:00
The Nergi® mini kiwifruit, a Sofruileg-protected brand, will start its marketing campaign in a couple of days (August 20) and run until the end of November.
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'Bring prices down by enabling NZ growers to grow more vegetables'
2023-08-11 00:00
Being able to grow more vegetables could be one way to bring prices down, improve health outcomes, and support an industry that is vital to New Zealand, according to Vegetables New Zealand Incorporated (VNZI).
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There is a surge in kiwifruit demand in Georgia
2023-08-11 00:00
EastFruit analysts highlight the increase in the kiwifruit market in Georgia. Supply volumes increased significantly, while the retail prices showed strength. This should mean demand got stronger, from which the imports benefited most, as local production increased by way less.
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The surge in kiwifruit demand in Georgia – both imports and local production are at record high
2023-08-10 00:00
EastFruit analysts highlight the increase in the kiwifruit market in Georgia. Supply volumes increased significantly, while the retail prices showed strength. This should mean demand got stronger, from which the imports benefited most, as local production increased by way less.
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Kiwifruit originated in Chinese forests, and China is still the world’s biggest producer. While plenty of information is available on growing kiwis, there is relatively little that takes into account the specific climate and conditions in South Africa.
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Zespri launches court action in China
2023-08-04 06:00
Zespri has filed a civil case in the Intellectual Property Court in Nanjing, China against two defendants involved in the unauthorised production, sale and marketing of Gold3 fruit.
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New Zealand kiwi does not fear inflation
2023-08-04 00:00
Fruit and vegetable consumption is languishing and the inflation that has been gripping our country for more than a year is believed to be one of the causes of this crisis (click here to read more). Therefore, the risk is that the accounts in the fruit and vegetable department do not add up, because high prices should
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