Kiwifruit

The import of Hayward kiwi from Greece has started, while the production of persimmons is picking up. There is a change in variety for prickly pears, now with the first Sicilian Bastardoni. New apple varieties, Nicoter and Annurca, are entering the market. read more

The pleasing development is primarily thanks to apples, which increased by just under a quarter (+24.67%) in quantity to 586,445 tons and also gained 22.25% in value, reaching over 676 million euros. Kiwis also recorded excellent results: the green, yellow, or red fruits increased in. read more

Two days discovering the Zespri universe: from production in the fields to processing in the warehouse, exploring the various culinary uses and health benefits of a fruit that has made history, the kiwi. A total immersion in the supply chain of an iconic brand. read more

The Kiwi Passion® Consortium kicks off the 2025/26 marketing season with record-breaking numbers. Thanks to the expansion of cultivated areas and the achievement of full productivity in numerous orchards, this year's harvest will exceed 2,500 tons. read more

A week after participating in Fruit Attraction 2025, Zespri announces growth forecasts for the new Northern Hemisphere season, which shows a significant increase in volumes, especially for the yellow-fleshed variety. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is moving forward with the ongoing expansion of its new variety programme in the Northern Hemisphere, as production and demand for its SunGold product continue to increase, generating excitement for the red variety R19. read more

The new kiwi berry season has started at Coöperatie Hoogstraten in Belgium. This fruit, related to the kiwi, is still relatively unknown to many, though the cooperative has been marketing it in late summer for about ten years. This season's outlook is positive: harvesting should last eight weeks. read more

The owner of the Greek fruit exporter Europe Export, Apostolos Tsinoglou, noted that lower kiwi production in Greece is due to the frosty weather and water issues. He mentioned that early kiwi varieties such as Tsechelidis and Greenlight have been affected by these conditions, leading to reduced harvests. read more

The New Zealand-based group Greener Pastures has introduced an investment fund that allows foreigners to invest in the country's growing kiwifruit industry and obtain residency through the nation's newly adjusted "golden visa" regulations. read more

SunGold kiwifruit has been marketed as a potential opportunity for affluent foreigners to secure New Zealand residency through the government's Active Investor Plus visa scheme. The program was revised earlier this year to attract foreign investment, as stated by Immigration Minister Erica. read more

Jingold, an Italian company that is a global point of reference in the production and commercialization of premium kiwi, presents its first Sustainability Report: a crucial step in the ESG journey taken over time and an opportunity to systematize the commitments already in place. read more

According to a recent scientific study by the University of Verona, it prevents cardiovascular diseases and has antidepressant effects. According to the European Commission, it promotes regularity of the intestine and is the first fresh fruit to receive this recognition. The kiwi - particularly the one read more

Apofruit, one of the longest-standing cooperatives in the fruit and vegetable sector with 65 years of history, confirms its presence at Fruit Attraction 2025 (30th September-2nd October, stand C12 Pavilion 08). Varietal innovation, internationalization, and sustainability are the key principles of Kiwi Dulcis. read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

The Italian premium kiwifruit company Jingold states that nearly 96 percent of the packaging material it uses, which includes fruit stickers, is now recycled. Recyclable plastic accounts for just over 4 percent of their packaging materials. read more

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W ciągu ostatnich pięciu lat globalna konsumpcja kiwi wykazywała trwały wzrost. Według Carlosa Cruzata, prezesa Chilijskiego Komitetu Kiwi, ten trend jest w dużej mierze wynikiem zmiany nawyków żywieniowych, szczególnie wśród młodych konsumentów, którzy coraz bardziej dbają o zdrowie. Kiwi, bogate read more

The new campaign for exporting Italian fruit by sea has started. While the production prospects, especially for apples and kiwis, look positive, logistics remains a complex field with improvements and new challenges. IFN discussed this with Riccardo Martini. read more

​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

The cycle of Dulcis Field Days 2025 has started at the Zannoni Farm in Pieve Cesato (Ra), dedicated field meetings for farmers, technicians, and cooperatives cultivating Dulcis kiwis. The schedule will continue with other meetings in the main kiwi growing areas. read more