Kiwifruit

This year's weather conditions in Greece were very different from the previous year, but both years have come with their own set of challenges. According to Vasilis Xekarfotakis, the finance and sales officer for Greek kiwi exporter Nespar, a spring frost made this year's season much more difficult. read more

In Italy, a lower availability than initial estimates is expected for green kiwifruit this year, painting a scenario very similar to the last campaign. On the other hand, growth forecasts for yellow-fleshed kiwifruit are confirmed. read more

Zespri's final charter shipment of the 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit season has left the Port of Tauranga and is on its way to Japan. read more

Eksport owoców z Nowej Zelandii dramatycznie wzrósł - o 1,69 miliarda dolarów nowozelandzkich w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem - głównie ze względu na znaczny wzrost eksportu kiwi, według nowych danych opublikowanych pod koniec października. read more

Zespri's final charter vessel for the 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit season has left the Port of Tauranga and is headed for Japan. The vessel, named Whero, is carrying over 1.4 million trays, which is equivalent to more than 5,000 tons, of Zespri Green kiwifruit. It is scheduled to arrive in Tokyo in mid-November. read more

Nowe dane z Fresh Facts 2025, opublikowane przez United Fresh, pokazują, że eksport owoców z Aotearoa Nowa Zelandia wzrósł o 1,69 miliarda dolarów w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, głównie dzięki większym wolumenom eksportu kiwi. Według raportu, łączny eksport świeżych i przetworzonych produktów rolnych osiągnął wartość 6,85 miliarda dolarów. read more

The 2025 Chilean kiwi season ended with exports reaching 146,603 tons, a 2% increase from the 143,156 tons exported in 2024, and exceeding the initial forecast of 135,832 tons. This season is considered one of the most successful in the last thirty years, attributed to the high quality of the fruit and strong performance. read more

Vergers Cancel is continuing with the ambitious kiwifruit development program it started five years ago. Alexandre Cancel talks about the new red kiwifruit campaign currently in progress and gives an update on the company's advancements in the yellow and green segments. An additional 20 hectares have been allocated for read more

Chilean kiwifruit exports reached a total of 146,603 tonnes in 2025, showing a 2% increase compared to the previous year. The Chilean Kiwifruit Committee characterized this as "one of the best seasons in the last 35 years, driven by uniform fruit quality and strong performance in important markets." However, the committee cautioned that read more

The new kiwi season is just around the corner. Not in New Zealand, or closer to home in Italy or France, but right in the Dutch town of Bunnik. At Djûke Smith, Van der Maat's Nieuw Slagmaat farm, a family business where her parents and partner also work, the first organic yellow kiwis are read more

After the success of Fragola Matera, from Basilicata comes Kiwy Matera, the yellow kiwi of the Top Gold variety, cultivated using sustainable agricultural techniques by Nicofruit, a brand of the Frutthera Growers producers' organization. Harvested at perfect ripeness, produced with. read more

In early October, Italian kiwi starts to make its way onto the shelves of retail stores, but not yet as a leading product. An analysis conducted by Italiafruit News on six retailers in the Reggio Emilia area already shows a presence of the Italian product, but it is the New Zealand kiwi that is still the prominent one. read more

Jakości kiwi oceniano na podstawie jego wielkości oraz obiektywnych parametrów związanych z smakiem, aromatem i trwałością na półce. Mówimy o kiwi o zielonym miąższu o nazwie Dulcis, które ma zupełnie inne cechy niż znane dotąd. Wprowadzono wskaźnik jakości Dulcis (IQD). read more

Agence Laparra has been marketing Red Passion kiwis for a few days now. Its chairman, Éric Godard-Durand, looks back at the development of this fruit, which is still in its infancy but full of promise. "Red Passion kiwis have come a long way," he says. "About fifteen years ago, we received a few trials." read more

The yellow kiwi harvest season in Asturias is coming to a close, with forecasts suggesting it will surpass 300 tons. The demand for this variety has been steadily increasing in recent years due to its sweeter flavor and strong acceptance in the market. Around 250 tons of the total yield are from the ten hectares of farmland. read more

The Indian demand for fruits received a boost in preparation for the Diwali festival, which took place from Monday to Thursday. Iranian exporters took advantage of this demand, especially for apples and kiwifruits, according to Amirhossein Azizi, CEO of the Iranian exporter Bezhit. read more

The kiwifruit industry in Greece and Italy has reached a critical juncture. While production volumes are increasing, this growth may lose significance without a well-defined, ethical, and coordinated strategy throughout the supply chain. read more

The hardy kiwifruit is a climacteric fruit that is usually harvested before it fully ripens on the vine. This is because its soft peel and pulp can be easily damaged during shipping (Strik and Hummer, 2006). Preserving these delicate fruits poses a significant challenge... read more

Zespri has secured a major legal win in China by successfully protecting the intellectual property rights of New Zealand kiwifruit growers. read more

Wraz z rozpoczęciem sezonu żniw w 2025 roku w Europie, producenci we Francji, we Włoszech i w Grecji rozpoczynają nowy cykl produkcji, skupiając się na zarządzaniu plonami i utrzymaniu standardów jakości. Według danych udostępnionych przez kampanię The Charming Taste of Europe, współfinansowaną przez Unię Europejską. read more