Kiwifruit

First batches of blond oranges from the Washington Navel variety are replacing Navelina oranges. Decreasing production phase of Calabrian clementines. Good demand for the yellow kiwi variety and a slight interest in the new red variety. Increasing demand for cabbage. read more

Despite their nutritional similarities, green and yellow kiwis differ slightly in taste, texture, and the sensation they cause when eaten, especially regarding the peculiar "itchy" sensation that remains on the tongue and that is popularly associated with green kiwi. The explanation for this lies in the specific enzymes present in green kiwi that are not as prominent in yellow kiwi. read more

In the latest issue of Marca Fresh, we meet Ernesto Fornari, general manager of Apofruit, who presents us with the news, starting with the Dulcis kiwi, which is being showcased at the fair. "We are not a single-product company and have researched club varieties throughout the fruit and vegetable supply chain. The Dulcis kiwi is gaining popularity." read more