Kiwifruit

The project is young, but the interest in Dulcis™ is already evident. This is confirmed by the surprisingly mature level of distribution observed in one of our in-store monitoring activities. We are talking about a 100% Italian green kiwi developed by New Plant of Forlì in collaboration with universities. read more

"Keeping kiwis fresh can be a challenge, as it's a delicate fruit that is prone to quality loss during transport and storage," says Yagmur Ozbutun, export area executive at Turkish packaging manufacturer Ser Pak Packaging. "Kiwi has become an increasingly sought-after fruit worldwide, thanks to." read more

Cut, close your eyes, taste, feel the strength of its sweetness. It has a red heart and fragrant tropical notes. Red Passion is the beginning of a new love story, that for the kiwi with red flesh, a treasure of sweet goodness. Red Passion, live the passion. read more

European growers are expanding their participation in supplying kiwifruit as part of a larger production network to ensure year-round availability. Production in Italy, France, and Greece has increased from 500 hectares to 7,500 hectares, involving around 1,200 European growers. read more

Consolidated Fruits is preparing to move into a new packhouse for the upcoming cherry season in 2025/26, signifying a significant milestone as the company kicks off harvesting next week in Central Otago, New Zealand. The parent company of the popular Kiwi Crunch brand and Prunus Orchards, which focuses on cherry production, is expanding its operations. read more

Zespri has released its November forecast for the 2025/26 kiwifruit season, indicating higher per-tray return estimates for all fruit categories compared to its August forecast. The company stated that returns for Green, Organic Green, and Organic SunGold now surpass the upper range of the previous forecast. read more

Manjit Singh of the India-based Persia Fruits brand owned by Kanwal Global Exports stated that India is currently well-stocked with imported kiwis from various sources, especially Iranian Hayward kiwis. However, he mentioned that there is a slowdown in retail demand in the market. "Supply is strong, but... read more

Sezon kiwi w północnej Hiszpanii i Portugalii rozpoczyna się na większą skalę i z wyższymi plonami niż w zeszłym roku. Konsumpcja wzrastała z każdym rokiem. Obecnie kończymy sezon kiwi na półkuli południowej i niedługo przeniesiemy naszą uwagę na krajowy produkt. read more

The supply of larger-sized blonde oranges is increasing, while the demand for clementines remains at medium levels. The new Italian production of Hayward kiwi is starting. Apples are in full swing with a growing interest in Kissabel. Volumes of black cabbage and fennel are on the rise, with demand also increasing. read more

Kikokà is accelerating its growth and consolidating its ambition to become a reference point in the high-quality yellow kiwi market. With the 2025-2026 season, the harvested volumes are starting to reach significant levels, approaching the threshold of 5,000 tons. "We are read more

Flash Gala is being used as an example of how branding is developing in the fresh apple category, with growers and marketers noting a broader shift toward differentiated retail positioning in fresh produce. Historically, branding in fruits has been limited to a few well-known citrus fruits, bananas, kiwis, and other popular items. read more

A three-year planting program for Zespri's RubyRed kiwifruit will commence next year in orchards located south of Rome. In February, the Zespri board approved the commercial release of RubyRed in Italy, paving the way for the planting of 170 hectares from 2026 to 2028. This program will utilize a portion of the 1,000-hectare land. read more

After the exciting presence in the commercial village of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2025, Zespri Kiwifruit is strengthening its presence in the Italian tennis world and announcing its arrival at the Fan Village of the Davis Cup Final 8 – Bologna 2025. From November 18th to 23rd, 2025, Zespri will bring read more

Po poprzedniej edycji, która odbyła się w Nowej Zelandii w Mount Maunganui, kolejnym krajem, który będzie gospodarzem Międzynarodowego Sympozjum na Temat Kiwi, będzie Włochy. Wydarzenie zaplanowano na 6-9 września 2027 roku w Materze, w regionie Basilicata. Ogłosiło to Międzynarodowe Towarzystwo Ogrodnictwa (ISHS), które… read more

Earlier this month, rain caused delays in harvesting for Greek kiwifruit grower Kostas Kallitsis in his 9.5-hectare Green kiwifruit block in Katerini, south of Thessaloniki. His family has been growing kiwifruit since 1987 and supplies Zespri. After testing Zespri SunGold in 2018 and achieving yields of around read more

"Nasze rynki są równomiernie podzielone między Stany Zjednoczone i Europę, ale wiśnie wciąż mają duże znaczenie w Chinach. Firma rozszerza również swoją działalność na Indie, gdzie pięć lat temu rozpoczęła sprzedaż kiwi, a niedawno zaczęła dostarczać wiśnie. To wysiłek mający na celu dywersyfikację…" read more

The new campaign for yellow-fleshed kiwifruit started early, providing excellent quality prospects for Kiwiny and the Breitenberger brothers' farm. The farm operates a completely organic supply chain between the regions of Veneto and Calabria. The fruit is known for its intense aromas, vibrant color, and good-quality traits. read more

Sezon greckich kiwi rozpoczął się w tym roku bardzo dobrze. „W okresie poprzedzającym zbioru, wszystko było idealne: ilość słońca i opadów deszczu była optymalna, a w połączeniu z zimnymi nocami, spowodowało doskonałe wartości brix” - mówi Thanos Motsiopoulos, dyrektor handlowy w niemieckiej firmie. read more

According to the French Interprofessional Kiwi Agency (BIK), French kiwi production is expected to experience a slight increase. The agency continues to promote French origin, collectively support French kiwis, and conduct research and experimentation. The French harvest is expected to increase by 10% in 2025. read more

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, kiwifruit grown in Taiwan are more expensive than imported ones because they are limited in availability. However, they are harvested closer to full ripeness, resulting in a higher sugar content and softer texture. Miaoli District Agricultural Research and Extension Station Deputy. read more