Kiwifruit

As winter continues, retailers made an effort this week to remind shoppers of the warmer, sunnier weather that lies ahead. Specials on brightly colored fruits such as strawberries, nectarines, blueberries, tangerines, dekopons, oranges, kiwis, and white, red, and black grapes were plentiful. Fresh salads were also promoted. read more

A five-member Indian delegation has traveled to New Zealand as part of a strategy to promote the growth of the Indian kiwifruit industry. read more

In December 2024, organic carrots were priced at CHF 2.83/kg (USD 3.15) in regular retail stores, which was 15.6 percent cheaper than in December of the previous year. Non-organic carrots experienced a more significant price drop compared to the same month last year (-28.9 percent) and were sold at a price of CHF 1.37/kg. read more

The New Zealand biosecurity organization Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) has reported a second fruit fly alert for 2025 in Auckland. This time, the alert is in the suburb of Birkdale, after a single male oriental fruit fly was found in a backyard surveillance trap. read more

In the first twelve months, thousands of people were reached by the project which aims to highlight the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of strawberries, kiwis, clementines, mandarins, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. Enjoy Dolce Frutta is targeted towards... read more