Kiwifruit

The European Commission has officially approved a new health claim for green kiwifruit, recognizing its positive impact on digestive health. read more

On July 31st in Monticello, Chile, in the O'Higgins region, the second edition of Kiwi Day was held, a key event for the kiwi industry organized by Redagrícola, Frutas de Chile, the Kiwi Committee, and Fedefruta, as part of the Fruit Week 2025. A full day of events took place. read more

Kiwifruit growers in New Zealand have had a successful season in terms of production and harvesting. read more

The New Zealand premium produce brand Kiwi Crunch has formed a new parent company called Consolidated Fruits in a strategic decision to bring its fruit businesses together. read more

In the first half of 2025, Chilean food exports reached a record high of $12.46 billion, showing a 9.5% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. This growth was driven by the country's fresh fruit exports, particularly cherries, grapes, and kiwis. Data from ProChile's Market Intelligence reveals this trend. read more

Aphids and apple anthracnose, pear fruit moth, kiwifruit scale insect: climate change has exacerbated the adversities (as well as introducing new ones) that Emilia-Romagna fruit growing must deal with. Increasing challenges that have led to an increase in. read more

Produkcja kiwi w Grecji ma być na normalnym poziomie, z możliwie bardzo lekkim spadkiem ogólnej ilości - mówi Apostolos Tsinoglou, właściciel greckiego eksportera owoców Europe Export: „W porównaniu do danych z ubiegłego roku, produkcja kiwi w tym sezonie jest mniej więcej porównywalna z...” read more

Domestic kiwifruit will enter the harvest season in mid-August. However, due to high temperatures in many regions this year, kiwifruit experienced "dry flower" conditions during the critical pollination period, which is expected to have some impact on overall production. On the positive side, the… read more

The economic performance improved in the first quarter of 2025, with a 0.3% increase in GDP compared to the previous quarter and a 0.7% increase compared to the same quarter in 2024. The value added in agriculture also increased by 1.4% and in industry by 1.2%, while... read more

Whetu Rolleston has transitioned from marine biology to agriculture and is now the chairperson of the New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI). He succeeded Mark Mayston, who led the group through challenges such as labor shortages, Hi-Cane spray use, and the global supply issues faced by Zespri. read more

Nowa zelandia, producent owoców pip i wiśni Kiwi Crunch ogłosił utworzenie nowej spółki macierzystej, Consolidated Fruits Ltd, w ramach restrukturyzacji mającej na celu połączenie swojej grupy wysokiej jakości firm owocowych. Consolidated Fruits Ltd będzie pełnić rolę organizacji nadrzędnej. read more

India is currently experiencing a consistent availability of kiwis, as stated by Yogesh Rathod, Director at Nova Fresco, a fresh produce importer. Rathod observes that the overall supply of imported kiwis is steady, which ensures easy accessibility. He also notes a rising health consciousness among urban consumers. read more

W zeszłym sezonie, greckie kiwi charakteryzowały się ograniczonym okresem przydatności do spożycia, co skutkowało pośpiesznymi sprzedażami w marcu i kwietniu oraz wcześniejszym zakończeniem sezonu. Spółdzielnia Kavala była jednym z nielicznych wyjątków, które zdołały pozostać na rynku przez dłuższy czas i obecnie przygotowuje się do ponownego zabezpieczenia jakości swoich. read more

From the end of August 2025, Nergi® will return to European shelves in the fruit berry section for a three-month season of freshness, environmental commitment, and a bold, modern new visual identity. Sustainable production. Nergi mini kiwi, a brand owned and licensed by Sofruileg, is easy to eat. read more

Jiunn Shih, chief marketing officer of the kiwifruit supplier Zespri, has announced that he is leaving the company. read more

Consumers are changing and becoming more discerning about the items they put in their shopping carts. "The demand for natural beverages without added sugars but rich in real vitamins is on the rise. In response, we are introducing our new Kiwi Gold juice: 100% natural and cold-pressed," the statement from the Spanish company read. read more

The latest update on data regarding Italian fruit and vegetable exports, released by Istat and analyzed by Agroter's Ortofrutta Monitor, confirms the positive trend that has been strengthening since the beginning of the year. In the first four months of 2025, the trade balance shows a surplus of 260 million. read more

Seeka Limited is expecting a record year in 2025 and has submitted its earnings forecast to the New Zealand Stock Exchange for the current year. Seeka has forecast a record pre-tax profit ranging between NZD$33.0m and NZD$37m for the year 2025, an increase from the record $30m profit in 2024. Notably, the New Zealand kiwifruit industry is expected to play a significant role in this positive outlook. read more

In reference to the Decree of the Ministry of Health dated June 27, 2025 authorizing the exceptional use of Lambda-cyhalothrin on Persimmons against the fruit fly (C. capitata) and on Kiwifruit against the brown marmorated stink bug (H. halys), pursuant to Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009, valid for Kiwifruit. read more

Kiwifruit growers in New Zealand are expected to earn higher profits from their fruit exports in 2025/26, as marketer Zespri announced a reduction of its margin by a quarter percent. read more