Kiwifruit

Zespri®, a leading New Zealand company in the global production and marketing of kiwifruit, together with Sinclair, a company specialized in sustainable labeling solutions, announces the launch of the first home compostable sticker for fruit: a groundbreaking innovation in the industry. read more

The main activity of the DSI Group is Direct Source International (DSI), which operates worldwide in the year-round supply of fresh fruit. The company specializes in citrus fruits and grapes, and also provides products such as avocados, kiwis, and dates. Additionally, the group is involved in developing... read more

Kiwi Crunch, czołowa marka w nowozelandzkiej branży jabłek i gruszek, rozszerzyła swoją ofertę, obejmując teraz także wiśnie, poprzez zakup 132 ha sadów wiśniowych pod koniec ubiegłego roku. read more

New Zealand Food Network (NZFN), one of the largest food support and national food rescue charities in New Zealand, is collaborating with the country's kiwifruit industry to provide food for communities facing food insecurity. read more

Last Saturday, René and Gerda Arkesteijn harvested their first batch of greenhouse cherries in Kwintsheul. Previously, they cultivated ornamental plants such as amaryllis, but they had to stop due to the Dutch energy crisis. René mentioned that what started as a simple hobby soon grew into a full-fledged business. read more

The strong demand and market performance of Zespri's largest-ever crop have resulted in the kiwifruit marketer surpassing NZ$5 billion in global sales in the 2024/25 season. This exceeds the target set in 2015 of NZ$4.5 billion by 2025. read more

Zespri sold a record number of 220.9 million kiwi trays in the 2024/25 season, an increase from 164.2 million trays in the 2023/24 season. read more

With the citrus season in full swing, and kiwifruit, strawberries, and winter vegetables reaching peak production, the demand for fresh seasonal produce at Perth Markets is steadily increasing. read more

The kiwifruit company Zespri has shared additional information about its recent consumer marketing campaign in Asia, aiming to connect with a wider audience of health-conscious consumers in various markets in the region. read more

Last week at Macfrut, Star Fruits introduced its new rootstock for cultivating kiwis, potentially sparking a small revolution in a sector that had experienced little innovation recently. Before delving into the details, it's worthwhile to trace the history of kiwi cultivation in Europe to comprehend why. read more

A non-exclusive partnership agreement was signed last week at Macfrut between Sofruileg SA, chaired by François Lafitte, and Orbita Soc. of Lagnasco, Ortofruit Italia of Saluzzo, and the Lagnasco Group cooperative. "The contract covers the development of the new Haegum yellow kiwi variety. read more

The second Kiwi Passion Day confirmed all the expectations of the eve, drawing a large and qualified audience of stakeholders in the sector to Rimini. The event provided an opportunity to review the strategies of the Kiwi Passion Consortium, but also read more

The 2024-25 campaign of Kiwi Dulcis, the innovative 100% Italian kiwi variety developed by New Plant in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, has closed a month and a half early due to complete availability. The kiwi is produced and marketed exclusively. read more

Kiwi Dulcis™ continues to amaze, the new 100% Italian variety of actinidia developed by New Plant in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, produced and exclusively marketed by the cooperatives Alegra, Apofruit, and Orogel Fresco. A quali-quantitative survey. read more

Obecnie produkcja kiwi w Hiszpanii wykazuje umiarkowany trend wzrostu, zwłaszcza w regionach takich jak Galicja, Asturia i Kraj Basków, które stanowią większość krajowej produkcji. W 2023 roku produkcja kiwi w Hiszpanii wyniosła 26 900 ton, co stanowi niewielki spadek o 2,5%. read more

Jingold's participation in Macfrut 2025 began with the conference "Road to 2030: a path to be traveled together," a meeting reserved for producer members on the future of kiwifruit, exploring new market trends and global challenges. During the conference, the company presented its objectives. read more

For the first time, Sofruileg will be exhibiting at the prestigious Macfrut trade show until Thursday, May 8th, in Rimini. This Italian event with an international scope targets professionals in the fruit and vegetable industry. It provides an excellent platform to showcase new varieties of kiwis. read more

"The agreement strengthens our mutual interest in the success of the sector and ensures that we work together to overcome order peaks and other challenges," he said. read more

Port of Tauranga, Zespri, and Tauranga Kiwifruit Logistics (TKL) have entered into a five-year partnership to increase cargo volumes passing through the port. read more

The high production standards sought by the market for fruit products prompt producers to obtain fruits of uniform size and high quality characteristics, both crucial factors for the commercial competitiveness of the offer. In crops such as kiwi... read more