Kiwifruit

While the summer fruit campaign proceeds between highs and lows - with limited volumes and fruit spoilt by the latest weather events - the trends for imported fruit, such as oranges, kiwis, avocados, mangos, limes and grapes, remain more stable. We have
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At almost 1,700m above sea level, Nooyenskopje in Magoebaskloof, Limpopo, has had an exceptional kiwi crop, running across all colours. read more

The global kiwi market is experiencing various dynamics and challenges across different regions. In the Netherlands, importers are facing a limited supply of kiwis, particularly from Chile, leading to concerns of ongoing shortages and impacted quality. In Belgium, the demand for kiwis has
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There is a common thread running through the commercial season for table grapes and kiwifruit, and it is the uniformity and homogeneity of the fruit that has a decisive influence on the perceived value of the products. Especially in this 2023 campaign, in which the weather has been unstable, the risk
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The Spanish Kiwi campaign has developed positively. According to Rafael Olivo, president of the Association of Kiwi Producers of Asturias, production was slightly lower than last year, but producers expect to harvest some 27,000 tons of kiwi from the approximately 1,800 hectares planted
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Orders for kiwifruit plants to be transplanted in the fall are coming in at La Quercia, which is currently carrying out grafts for club golden kiwifruits as well as growing "free sale" plants such as Hayward. read more

Trentino-Alto Adige apples combined with yellow kiwi from Piedmont and Sicilian bergamot, with apricots from Emilia-Romagna, or even with red-fleshed apples and cherries: healthy, practical and tasty mixes that are ideal for the approaching heat, when the risk is to become dehydrated and lose
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Kiwifruits, with their unique flavor, have been rapidly gaining popularity among Moroccans, and Morocco continues to increase kiwifruit imports, as reported by EastFruit. As a result, nowadays kiwifruits are among the top five fruits imported by Morocco. read more

Kiwifruits, with their unique flavor, have been rapidly gaining popularity among Moroccans, and Morocco continues to increase kiwifruit imports, as reported by EastFruit. As a result, nowadays kiwifruits are among the top five fruits imported by Morocco. read more

Supplies of kiwi fruit in North America continue to be steady. “We have had a challenging New Zealand growing season this year because of various weather events putting pressure on supply globally. However the U.S. has been able to hold almost steady with its supply and we’re excited to gear
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Chilean kiwifruit exports are projected to decrease by 14 per cent in volume in 2022/23 compared with last season. Carlos Cruzat, president of the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee, said lower availability, coupled with a 30 per cent fall in volumes of green kiwifruit from New Zealand, has
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Kiwifruit exports from the Andean country are expected to decline by 14 % in the 2022/23 season compared to the previous season. Lower availability combined with a 30 % drop in the volume of green kiwifruit from New Zealand have led to a brisk sales movement on
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Zespri has released the final numbers concerning the kiwifruit sector; these show that total global revenue from fruit sales for 2022/23 was $3.92 billion, down 3% on the record result in the previous season. Global sales volumes were also down, from 201.5 million to 183.5 million trays. read more

"I wouldn't know which fruit to call cheap currently," says Henk Vlaeminck of the Belgian importer Van Dijk Foods. He sees imported fruit prices rising while consumers are more reluctant to pay a lot for groceries. "Spanish cherries, stone fruit, kiwis or oranges. Fruit is becoming a luxury
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A new technology for areas whose accessibility is compromised by the bad weather that hit Emilia Romagna over the past few days. "The core business of Vivai Magalotti Quarto is the production of green and golden kiwifruit plants and rootstocks which are sold in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal.
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It’s been a solid season for Greek kiwifruit in the Indian market, says Saurabh Tanwar of Indian fruit importer Fruitways: “The Greek kiwi has proven to be the most important origin for the Indian consumer. As per the data of April 2023, the Greek kiwi took the second place in terms of
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The stone fruit sector has been mainly concerned about the drought for the 2023 campaign. But for Anthony Oboussier, who produces cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines and kiwis in the Drôme department of France, this year’s harvest has been severely impacted by the excess of rainfall. read more

EastFruit analysts review a recent surge in kiwifruit imports for the latest season in Georgia. They also address more long-term trends. For the first time, import volumes are more than 50% of the local production, which in turn has not decreased. This means the demand has grown. read more

EastFruit analysts review a recent surge in kiwifruit imports for the latest season in Georgia. They also address more long-term trends. For the first time, import volumes are more than 50% of the local production, which in turn has not decreased. This means the demand has grown. read more

With more than 8,000 tons shipped to North America through Week 20, the Chilean kiwifruit season is underway.  Retail promotions will kick off in mid-June and continue through August. read more