Kiwifruit

Zespri has won a legal case in China defending the intellectual property rights of New Zealand kiwifruit growers. The Wuhan Intermediate People's Court ruled in favor of Zespri in a plant variety rights (PVR) infringement case filed in 2023 against two defendants involved in the unauthorized. read more

Rural Development and Food (MRDF) official George Amanatidis. "We expect the harvest pace to pick up as more fruits ripen to the desired sugar content of 6.5 Brix and above." read more

In 2024, one of the iconic fruits of Italian exports - the kiwi - sets a new record in average consumer selling prices: +26% compared to 2023 and +43% compared to 2020. However, this increase is accompanied by a significant drop in volumes, down by 21% compared to 2020. This trend is driven by read more

The Italian kiwi supply chain, a national excellence brought to its knees by the "die-off", is looking to space to save the crops. In Rome, in the presence of Italian and New Zealand institutional representatives, including the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

"Yellow kiwis have significantly increased in popularity in recent years," says Turgut Akkaya, market manager at Rewe Center. He states that they clearly stand out from the traditional green kiwis "due to their sweetness and more exotic flavor." However, green kiwis still remain "Continuously" for him. read more

In Générac, located in the Gard department of France, two new Reden agrivoltaic greenhouses have been installed at the Domaine des Côteaux site to cultivate the new Kikoka yellow kiwi variety. These new 3.8 MW greenhouses cover an area of 3.6 hectares. read more

Company celebrates a "revolution" in the management of vine disease moria, utilizing innovative remote sensing techniques in conjunction with historical data. read more

"We see potential, especially because consumers are open to innovations in the fruit segment," commented Turgut Akkaya in response to our question. Red kiwis have sparked curiosity, "but they must establish themselves in the long term based on taste and value for money." read more

"We wish for producers to use less plastic, provide a consistent taste, and offer smaller packaging units," says Sascha Fleischer from Edeka Mühlenkamp. "From customers, we hope they refrain from squeezing the fruits and pay attention to ripeness cues - this way, there will be less waste." read more

With the Greek kiwifruit harvest officially starting on 15 October, exporters are already sounding a note of caution. Frosty conditions during the spring ensured that Greek stone fruit suppliers experienced an especially challenging season in 2025, including the country's cherry growers, whose crops were particularly affected. read more

At a meeting in Rome attended by the Italian Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida and the New Zealand Ambassador Jackie Frizelle, company representatives discussed technological advancements that promise a boost for a sector that is... read more

The season of green kiwi - or better of the Hayward variety, still today the undisputed protagonist of the sector - is ready to start in the Romagna areas. This is confirmed by Cristian Tozzi, agricultural entrepreneur and commercial manager of Tozzi Frutta in Forlì. read more

Dane zbierane przez satelity pomagają w szybkim zauważaniu pierwszych objawów problemów i przyspieszają działania mające na celu zwalczanie chorób w plantacjach kiwi Zespri we Włoszech, jak się okazuje. read more

"A combination of digital marketing, attention-grabbing packaging, and promotions is, in our opinion, the most effective," says Turgut Akkaya, Market Manager at Rewe Center. Additionally, tastings remain "a proven method to convince consumers of new varieties." read more

"Despite its sweetness and health benefits, the vast majority of consumers have never tasted a yellow kiwi. Have you ever considered that?" The numbers tell a surprising story," says Fabio Zanesco, CEO of the European KiKoKà Consortium, as he presented data. "In Italy, market penetration is read more

Indian kiwi importers are facing a turbulent season following the arrival of Chilean fruit, leading many to reconsider their plans due to market disruptions and changing sources of origin, according to Ajaz Raien, CEO of fresh produce importer Embrace Fresh. "The kiwi season was not very good for us because of" read more

Yesterday in Rome, in the presence of Italian and New Zealand institutional representatives, including the Ambassador of New Zealand to Italy H.E. Jackie Frizelle and the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests Francesco Lollobrigida, Zespri brought together researchers and read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez badaczy z King's College London wypracowało pierwsze zalecenia dietetyczne oparte na dowodach naukowych dla dorosłych cierpiących na przewlekłe zaparcia, identyfikując konkretne produkty spożywcze i suplementy, które mogą pomóc poprawić objawy. Wyniki zostały opublikowane w czasopiśmie Journal of Human Nutrition & Dietetics i... read more

The small berries of the Actinidia arguta species, which are closely related to the "regular" kiwi, are usually known as kiwi berries or mini berries. Sometimes they are also called honeyberries, kokuwa, kiwai, or small-fruited kiwi - as a "sharp-toothed style", like theirs. read more

The kiwifruit company Zespri has emphasized its goal to become the healthiest fruit brand in the world within the next decade. read more