Kiwifruit

The aim of the research at the Laimburg Experimental Center is to establish and optimize sustainable and efficient production practices and find answers to the challenges of climate change. On this occasion, all interested parties are invited to visit the experimental fields of the research center. read more

Zespri's financial results for 2023/24 have achieved record average returns per tray for growers in all categories except Organic SunGold Kiwifruit, despite a decrease in volumes. read more

Zespri's financial results for the 2023/24 season have achieved record average returns per tray for growers in all categories except for organic SunGold kiwifruit. Despite facing challenges during the growing season, global sales volumes decreased by 10.5% to 164.2 million trays from 183.5 million in 2022. read more

In sezonie finansowym Zespri 2023/24 osiągnięto rekordowe średnie zwroty na tacę dla producentów we wszystkich kategoriach z wyjątkiem organicznych kiwi SunGold. Pomimo trudnego sezonu wzrostowego, który spowodował spadek globalnej sprzedaży o 10,5% z 183,5 miliona tac w 2022 roku do 164,2 miliona tac, globalne... read more

Sitofex® is a plant growth regulator that enhances the size and quality of fruits in various crops, especially table grapes and kiwi. Additionally, Sitofex® has also been granted emergency use registration for 2024 to prevent bacterial canker. read more

Zespri has confirmed that over a million trays of fruit grown in New Zealand will be destroyed following the discovery of rats on the ship carrying the first batch for the new season in Europe (click here for more details). read more

The "Technical Day: what future for kiwi?" organized by the Actinidia Working Group of the Italian Society of Horticulture and Floriculture will take place in Manta (CN), Piedmont, on May 24th. The event is coordinated by Cristos Xiloyannis in collaboration with Bartolomeo Dichio. read more

The most recent tender round for SunGold kiwifruit licenses in New Zealand has just ended, showing a significant drop in auction values compared to the previous year. This year's auction included 153 hectares for growers looking to switch from Green to SunGold with a restricted license, in addition to 104... read more

Jason Te Brake, Chief Operating Officer, said that Zespri had examined 2,600 (54%) of the pallets. Zespri even sent employees to Belgium to address the situation and enlisted external food safety experts. read more

In the Chelyabinsk region, the first 40.8 tonnes of fresh cherries from Uzbekistan were received on May 13-14, 2024. Since the beginning of 2024, Rosselkhoznadzor has already inspected 356 tonnes of kiwi from Iran, 23.2 tonnes of strawberries from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and 16.5 tonnes of ... read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has confirmed that over one million trays of its New Zealand-grown fruit will be destroyed after mice were discovered on the ship that transported its initial shipment of the new season to Europe. read more

Zespri™ wants to help consumers choose healthier foods and feel good and full of joy again. The holistic communication concept positions kiwis as delicious and healthy snack alternatives that are easy to incorporate into. read more

Over a million trays of New Zealand kiwifruit, which were found to have a mice infestation on a ship, are scheduled for disposal. The problem was discovered during Zespri's first shipment to Europe for the season. Attempts were made to rescue the fruit, with 54 percent of the pallets inspected. Zespri's reaction was to take action to address the situation. read more

The Red Passion Day on May 7, 2024 exceeded expectations, emerging as an important date for innovation and excellence in the world of kiwi. read more

With over 200 thousand kiwifruit plants produced annually, "La Quercia" is one of the medium-small nurseries that prioritize precise and high-quality production. "We do not aim to achieve large numbers because we prefer to meticulously monitor every phase. We are a small business and distinguish ourselves thanks to our attention to detail and quality." read more

The kiwi shortage that South Africa and its neighbors are currently experiencing could soon be resolved when Chilean kiwis are granted import approval. The industry expects this approval to happen within the next six months to a year. In the meantime, kiwis from the Eastern Cape are available in Johannesburg municipal markets. read more

Jingold, a global kiwi specialist, at Macfrut discussed the project on the efficient use of water resources, the management of which affects the qualitative parameters of fruits, with implications for the entire supply chain, up to the final consumer. read more

Zespri executives are dealing with a mouse infestation discovered in the first shipment of SunGold kiwifruit of the season to Europe. The infestation was found in Zeebrugge, Belgium and the shipment, which is valued at around $12 million, includes 1.2 million trays. The issue was identified on the vessel Crown. read more

These last few days could be defined as those of the "spring blackbird" (click here to learn more). The summer temperatures of recent weeks had led to the exclusion of a return of cold weather, but that was not the case. Many producers, considering past seasons, did not hesitate. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has announced a one-week delay in the start of its New Zealand export sales in Europe after pests were discovered in the fruit holds of its first new-season charter vessel bound for Zeebrugge. read more