Kiwifruit

The just concluded season in the Northern Hemisphere has marked a year of positive results for the Italian production of Zespri. Stable volumes, improved fruit quality, and an increasingly efficient supply chain have allowed the New Zealand company to record returns. read more

Imported kiwi from India is steadily increasing due to rising consumer demand for high-quality fruit. Retailers are becoming more aware of quality factors such as firmness, sweetness, and origin-specific traits, indicating a more sophisticated market. Hanissh Battra, founder of fresh produce. read more

The management of kiwifruit cultivation requires increasing precision to ensure high-quality fruits that meet the demands of increasingly demanding markets. In this perspective, Fometha conducted a field trial to evaluate the effectiveness of Kappabrix®, a foliar fertilizer studied. read more

The Bergerac Criminal Court has delivered its verdict: a one-year suspended prison sentence and a €50,000 [58,900 USD] fine. On Monday, June 30th, the manager of Fruits Rouges du Périgord (currently in receivership), located in Capdrot, Dordogne, was convicted of fraud. Over 400 read more

As reported by Claire Tillier for Réussir.fr, the company Fruits rouges du Périgord falsely labeled over 400 tons of fruit as French between 2020 and 2021, when they actually came from Portugal, Morocco, Guatemala and other countries. The fruits affected were mainly berries, as well as kiwis. read more

As reported by Claire Tillier for Réussir.fr, the company Fruits rouges du Périgord falsely labeled over 400 tons of fruits as French between 2020 and 2021, even though they originated from countries such as Portugal, Morocco, and Guatemala. The affected fruits were mainly berries, but also included kiwis. read more

The now ongoing New Zealand kiwifruit season is in full swing for Zespri, and the company is approaching it with great enthusiasm. "The season in New Zealand has started off exceptionally well for Zespri. The outstanding quality of the initial Zespri kiwifruit and the increasing demand in Europe certainly..." read more

Italian-grown Exotic Red, the only red-fleshed kiwifruit currently sold commercially in Europe, is now available for a longer period of the year, thanks to new production in South Africa. read more

Italian-grown Exotic Red, the only red-fleshed kiwifruit currently sold commercially in Europe, is now available for a longer period of the year, thanks to new production in South Africa. read more

The Comptoir Rhodanien group (Drôme) has announced the acquisition of Fruits 2000 (Ardèche), a company specializing in the packaging and shipping of fruits like cherries, apricots, chestnuts, walnuts, and kiwis to specialized wholesalers and major European retailers. read more

Bright red heart pulp, excellent firmness, and a sweet tropical note that surprises: Exotic Red is the red kiwi signed by Jingold, now available in supermarkets even during the summer months thanks to production in the southern hemisphere. It is an exclusive variety of which the company read more

The Valencian enterprise with German roots, San Lucar Fruit, is introducing blueberries to its operations in Cariñena, Spain. Plans involve acquiring 420 hectares of vineyards for blueberry, kiwi, table grape, and tropical fruit cultivation. Initial transplantation of blueberries has commenced. read more

Zespri has announced a four-year global partnership with Dame Lisa Carrington, New Zealand’s most decorated Olympian, as its inaugural global brand ambassador. read more

Seeka Limited has issued its first earnings guidance for the 2025 financial year, forecasting a profit before tax of between $33.0 million and $37.0 million. This represents an increase from the $29.7 million recorded in 2024. The projected improvement in earnings is attributed to strong performance in the kiwifruit sector. read more

W pierwszym odcinku Fresh Ideas Show z Fruitnet, prezentowanym przez Port International, Mike i Maura omawiają ważne wydarzenia dla międzynarodowej branży świeżych produktów spożywczych - wpływ strajków na przemysł bananowy w Ameryce Łacińskiej oraz ewentualne usunięcie barier handlowych po Brexicie. read more

Zespri has published its preliminary June forecast for the 2025/26 season, indicating a promising beginning to the year and reducing the ranges from its original March forecast. The forecast indicates a sustained increase in average per-hectare returns for Green, Sweet Green, Organic Green, and Organic SunGold... read more

As a transportation hub for the China-Europe Railway Freight Service, the Xi'an International Port Station in Shaanxi, China, plays a vital role in the trade activities between China and Central Asia. During the harvest season, kiwi fruits from the Yangling District in Xianyang City are processed, packed, and transported through this station. read more

Ms. Elisavet Kyriazi, a fruit broker based in Imathia, Greece, specializing in the Iranian and Indian markets, has reported a blurry and uncertain situation prevailing in the fruit and vegetable sector in Iran in recent days. She has been in constant contact with her Iranian business partners. read more

This growth is primarily driven by the kiwifruit industry, whose exports are expected to reach 3.9 billion NZ dollars following a record harvest in 2024 and forecasts for an even larger harvest in 2025. read more

The first quarter of 2025 is showing encouraging signs for the foreign trade of Italian fruits and vegetables. In fact, according to the latest analysis from Agroter's Monitor Ortofrutta, all the main indicators updated until the month of March are showing positive trends, outlining... read more