Kiwifruit

The green kiwifruit has become the first fresh fruit ever to receive a health claim authorized by the European Commission, marking a breakthrough for Zespri, a New Zealand company that is a global leader in kiwifruit production and marketing, and for the entire fruit industry. read more

A two-day Dorì-branded event will take place in Faenza, Castel Bolognese, Imola, and Latina. The Italian company of yellow kiwi, for the seventh year, brings together producers, packaging companies, and technical partners involved in the production and processing of this variety at the Dorì Day. read more

The European Commission has approved the first health claim awarded to a fresh fruit, the green kiwi, which is also the first one approved for fresh products in general. The decision comes after a strict evaluation process, which is successful in one out of 8 requests. read more

The high temperatures recorded in the months of June and July are seriously challenging the kiwi crops, one of the flagship fruit productions of the Piedmont and Cuneo region. Over the last ten years, in the province of Cuneo, the area cultivated with kiwi has been halved. read more

Apostolos Tsinoglou, owner of the Greek fruit exporter Europe Export, forecasts a decrease in the production of Greek kiwis despite an increase in acreage. He states, "The Greek kiwifruit production is expected to be 20 percent lower than in previous seasons, primarily due to adverse weather conditions." read more

Zespri has released its initial forecast for the 2025/26 season, revealing record per-hectare returns for most kiwifruit varieties, except for SunGold and Organic Green. CEO Jason Te Brake highlighted that the forecast is a result of a robust season start, with sales performing well. read more

The European Commission has officially approved the health claim that "consumption of green kiwis contributes to a normal bowel function by increasing stool frequency" - based on a daily intake of two fresh green kiwis (Actinidia deliciosa). read more

Zespri, a kiwifruit marketer, has achieved a significant milestone as green kiwifruit has become the first fresh fruit to receive an authorized health claim from the European Commission. This marks a breakthrough for Zespri and the broader fresh produce industry. read more

Green kiwifruit has made history by becoming the first fresh fruit to receive an authorized health claim from the European Commission. This achievement is a significant milestone for Zespri, a marketer of kiwifruit, and the overall fresh produce industry. read more

Over 15 years of research funded by Zespri has confirmed that green kiwifruit supports bowel function. The European Commission has now formally recognised this, making green kiwifruit the first fresh fruit to receive an authorised health claim from the body. The European Food Safety Authority read more

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As every year, the event will be accompanied by the Fresh Market Catalog – a printed and online publication distributed directly to the most important retail chain buyers from Poland and the region. read more

EU Good Food has recently introduced European kiwis and canned peaches in Korea, signaling the next step in its collaboration with the country's food industry. These products, sourced from the Mediterranean region, are designed for use in households as well as by the food industry. European kiwis are known for their mild… read more

"This is the first year we've really had a harvest," says René with a beaming smile, gently patting a kiwi hanging above his head. In their greenhouse in Kwintsheul, René and Gerda Arkesteijn are growing kiwi vines, a surprise discovery by local broadcaster WOS. The couple, formerly focused on ornamental plants, have now ventured into growing kiwis. read more

"The use of pre-stressed concrete (PSC) poles in India's agricultural sector has been increasing steadily in recent years, especially in high-density apple, cherry, and kiwi plantations," says Uzair Javeed, Chief Operating Officer at FruitMaster Agro Fresh. "The success of high-density fruit cultivation has contributed to this trend." read more

The availability of kiwis in India is currently good, both in terms of quantity and quality, with the majority being imported, according to Ashok Agarwal, CEO of fresh produce importer Triyambakam International. Domestic production, mainly from the northern and north-eastern states, remains limited. read more

"Can a mature orchard be productive?" he asked the audience. In order to answer this question, he presented a vineyard planted in 1988 that still yields 55 tons per hectare, initially had 6 °Brix, 16% dry matter, and an average size of 107 grams, with 86% for the. read more

"Can a fully grown orchard be productive?" he asked the audience. To answer this question, he presented a vineyard planted in 1988 that still yields 55 t/ha, initially 6 °Brix, 16% dry matter, and an average size of 107 g, with 86% for the. read more

Po zadebiutowaniu w ubiegłym roku na włoskich rynkach i supermarketach, marka Kiwy Matera® przygotowuje się do rozpoczęcia drugiego sezonu sprzedaży, który zapowiada się znacznie większy. Plantacje odmiany złotej kiwi Top Gold znajdują się wszystkie w Basilicacie, aby być w pełni zgodnymi z wymaganiami. read more

A few years ago, due to increasing production volumes, a kiwifruit grower was looking for a system to efficiently increase the annual throughput in the packing house by up to 30 percent. However, their existing pusher arm-based system for sorting cartons from packers was not meeting their needs. read more