Kiwifruit
SOI, kiwi technical day in Calabria
2023-04-05 00:00
The 'kiwi technical day' organised by the Actinidia Working Group of the SOI (Italian Society of Horticulture), coordinated by Cristos Xiloyannis in collaboration with Ugo Palara (Agrintesa), Bartolomeo Dichio
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Also kiwis and apples in the new 'Yes Essentials' line
2023-04-04 00:00
At a time when inflation for the shopping trolley has exceeded 12%, contributing to a substantial reduction in the purchasing power of Italian families, NaturaSì is launching a new line: these are the Sì Essenziali, 50 organic products sold at an affordable price,
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Plant nursery and varietal innovation expo at Macfrut 2023
2023-04-03 11:00
From 3 rd to 5 th May, Macfrut 2023, to be held in Rimini (Italy), will become an international meeting point for nursery professionals, breeders, producers, technicians and researchers. There will be five refresher seminars covering the latest results regarding genetic improvement in fruit
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The fruit we should be eating to fall asleep faster
2023-04-03 00:00
Struggling to fall asleep at night can be incredibly frustrating. Experts have said missing on crucial sleep can lead to a myriad of health problems, and it also decreases physical and mental performance during the day. However, there is a fruit which could making getting your sleep hours that
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A memorable campaign for the Calabrian Mandarino Tardivo di Ciaculli
2023-03-29 00:00
"We are the first Italian region to produce clementines with and without Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). The areas dedicated to the production of bergamots, oranges, mandarins and kiwis are also increasing. With regard to horticultural production, the fennel of Isola Capo Rizzuto PGI,
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Zespri forecasts drop of 15 million trays of kiwifruit this season
2023-03-24 00:00
New Zealand’s 2023 kiwifruit harvest officially kicked off on 16th February which is in line with last year. The first crop was picked in Pukehina, outside of Tauranga and more kiwifruit will be picked around New Zealand over the coming months. The first charter vessel of the season also left
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Zespri sees signs of shipping improvement
2023-03-20 03:00
The 2023 New Zealand kiwifruit export campaign is under way, with single-desk marketer Zespri anticipating a “more stable” shipping environment this year.
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First of New Zealand’s 2023 kiwifruit crop sets sail to Japan
2023-03-20 00:00
The first shipment of the 2023 New Zealand kiwifruit season has now departed the Port of Tauranga, carrying around 2,500 tons (more than 600,000 trays) of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit to customers in Japan.
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New Zealand: First Zespri kiwi crop 2023 goes to Japan
2023-03-20 00:00
Around 2,500 tonnes (more than 600,000 trays) of Zespri SunGold is expected to reach Tokyo in early April before the Southampton Star continues to Kobe. She is the first of 53 charter vessels that Zespri will use this season to transport around 145 million trays of Green, SunGold and RubyRed.
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Asiafruit March out now
2023-03-15 07:00
The March 2023 edition of Asiafruit Magazine is now available on the Asiafruit app – Apple and Android – bringing you the latest news and views from across Asia’s fast-moving fresh produce markets.
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During FRUIT LOGISTICA 2023, Asoex incl. Chilean Kiwifruit Committee and Zespri sat down to develop cooperation agreements that can ultimately benefit both countries.
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'Papaya is becoming increasingly popular'
2023-03-15 00:00
According to EastFruit analysts, consumers all over the world continue to expand the range of fruits they buy. One of the fruits most loved by consumers living in temperate climates is exotic papaya.
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Chile: Fewer but higher quality kiwis expected for export
2023-03-14 00:00
Volumes in the Andean country will probably decline by 10 % to 15 % compared to last season, Carlos Cruzat, president of the Chilean Kiwi Committee told freshfruitportal.
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Papaya is becoming increasingly popular – who are the main exporters and importers?
2023-03-14 00:00
According to EastFruit analysts, consumers all over the world continue to expand the range of fruits they buy. One of the fruits most loved by consumers living in temperate climates is exotic papaya.
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4,000 kiwifruit jobs available in Bay of Plenty
2023-03-07 00:00
At the end of last year, kiwifruit orchards in the Bay of Plenty were hit by severe frost, leading to a 25% decrease in production. In 2022 there were 180,000 trays of kiwifruit produced compared to this year’s estimate of only 140,000. Despite this decrease there are a lot of vacancies for
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Chinese scientists identify cold-resistance mechanism of kiwifruit
2023-03-07 00:00
Chinese scientists have discovered a molecular mechanism for cold resistance in kiwifruit that provides potential for reducing cold-related crop damage. Cold stress can drive plants to produce an abundance of highly reactive chemicals known as reactive oxygen species (ROS), resulting in
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South Africa: Kiwi industry growing rapidly
2023-03-03 00:00
New genetic material, increasing global demand for golden kiwifruit and specific supply gaps in the export market have led to significant growth in the South African kiwifruit industry over the past decade, which has been in existence for 40 years. In 2019, moreover, the
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Diversification is the key to overcoming challenges
2023-03-03 00:00
Anyone in the fresh produce business knows that it is not one of the easiest businesses to be in, with all the ups and downs, be it from the markets, currency, weather or even global pandemics!
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Zeus faces up to higher costs
2023-03-02 16:00
Zeus facing up to higher costs
2023-03-02 16:00
In a “normal” year, the past grape season in Greece would have been a great success, according to Zeus Kiwi, but normal years are starting to appear a thing of the past, and most agree that higher costs look set to stay.
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