Kiwifruit

For 2025, the Chilean harvest of kiwis is expected to decrease compared to the previous year. According to initial estimates, production should be around 128,000 tons, marking a 12-13% reduction compared to 2024. The presence of the PSA bacteriosis is influencing this decrease. read more

Kiwi Crunch is expected to see a significant increase in the volume of Piqa Red Pear this season, with a projected growth of 26% in 2025 based on current harvest data. read more

Kiwi Crunch is experiencing a significant increase in the volume of PIQA® Red Pear (previously marketed as PiqaBoo®), with a projected 26% growth in 2025 based on the current harvest. "Last year, we harvested 142.5 tons, and this season we anticipate harvesting 180 tonnes, with continued growth expected year after year." read more

The recently chosen Actinidia Rufa rootstock variety, Spice24, is now being offered for commercial use in kiwi orchards across Europe. A statement from the Italian nursery La mentions that "Spice24 has shown resistance to heavy soils that have high water retention and to soils with elevated salinity levels." read more

Australasian kiwifruit producer Seeka has started harvesting its SunGold kiwifruit, with the first fruit of the season being picked from various orchards in Gisborne and Hawke's Bay on 3 March. read more

The Australasian kiwifruit producer, Seeka Limited, started harvesting SunGold kiwifruit in Gisborne today (Monday, 3 March), with several orchards in the region prepared for the harvest. The Gisborne orchards, Harpers Road and College, owned and operated by Ngai Tukairangi Trust, as well as the Hawkes Bay orchards, are also ready for harvesting. read more