Kiwifruit

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

With an estimated production of 300 quintals in the fourth year, the experimental plant in Jintao started at the Navarra Foundation in collaboration with Jingold is starting to provide encouraging data. This was revealed during yesterday's technical day, which saw the participation of. read more

The kiwi Dulcis® confirms its productive performance, with stable yields between 35 and 40 tons per hectare, fruits with an average size exceeding 105 grams without the use of plant growth regulators, and a dry matter content at harvest between 17 and 20%. Three indicators that. read more

Hayward kiwi production in Arta, one of the most important kiwi-growing regions in Greece, is expected to be higher than last year, according to Mr. Dimitris Tsolas, owner of the local company Tsolas Fruit: "It seems that Hayward production in Arta will be 10–15% higher than last year." read more

Arrigoni, a global player in the design and production of technical fabrics for agriculture, is returning to Fruit Attraction (Hall 8, booth D26), the important event dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector scheduled from September 30 to October 2 at IFEMA, in Madrid. read more

Winemaking and kiwi farming are two major industries in Chile. While kiwis are currently experiencing record-high prices, the grape industry is under pressure to innovate and introduce new varieties to keep up with global market trends. In this evolving landscape, Bycifrut highlights the significance of diversification. read more