Kiwifruit

A significant portion of this development is attributed to the increase in fresh fruit exports, particularly apples and kiwis. They have achieved an export growth of +21.7% in quantity and +23.8% in value. Positive signals have also been observed for tubers, vegetables, and legumes. read more

In a global scenario marked by climate change and plant diseases, Italian kiwi is facing crucial challenges. To respond with innovation and vision, QUALITY KIWI is born, a project promoted by Apofruit Italia, with the contribution of Ri.Nova, CREA, and partners. read more

Digitize the productive management of kiwi through the development of a dedicated Decision Support System (DSS-Kiwi) for the cultivation. Quality Kiwi was born, a project promoted by Apofruit Italia, with the contribution of Ri.Nova, Crea, and scientific and technological partners. read more

"María Elena Villablanca, Verfrut's Europe Manager, said, 'This year has been very good for us.' The campaign was characterized by a shortage of containers and high tariffs, but also by the quality and market expansion of our main fruits: kiwi, cherry, and grapes." read more

Organic kiwi imports from New Zealand are currently at their peak for organic SunGold, with organic Green kiwis soon to follow. Awe Sum Organics is currently shipping organic SunGold kiwis under the Zespri label from New Zealand, and organic Zespri Green kiwis will begin shipping shortly. read more

A structured program based on agronomic innovation is tackling one of the most serious threats to kiwi cultivation in Italy. Zespri, a global leader in kiwifruit marketing, has been present in Italy for over 25 years and has launched a project in our country. read more

Według dyrektora generalnego Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Kiwi (NZKGI) Colina Bonda, niedawny sezon zbiorów owoców w Nowej Zelandii był wyjątkowo spokojny, z minimalnymi uciążliwymi zakłóceniami pogodowymi. Zauważył brak poważnych zdarzeń pogodowych w porównaniu z poprzednimi latami, przypisując to częściowo read more

The new glue is the key element that makes the paper label applied to Zespri kiwis compostable. Developed in collaboration with Sinclair, it has been progressively applied since last year on green and yellow kiwis marketed worldwide by the multinational. read more

While the result in March defied the negative calendar effect, the category in April receives a barely noticeable positive impulse due to the shift of Easter to April. read more

In the cieniu jednej z największych katastrof w Japonii, młody rolnik Takuya Haraguchi pomaga przywrócić zarówno ziemię, jak i postrzeganie, uprawiając kiwi. Jego farma znajduje się w Okuma, małym miasteczku, które kiedyś było częścią strefy wyłączenia wokół elektrowni jądrowej Fukushima Daiichi, która ucierpiała w. read more

Kalifornijskie kiwi z Hayward nadal są wysyłane i planuje się kontynuację dostaw aż do pierwszego tygodnia sierpnia. "Mamy wyjątkową jakość na koniec sezonu" - mówi Al Bates, prezes Sun Pacific Shippers, zauważając, że firma zainwestowała znacząco w kontrolowaną atmosferę oraz etylen. read more

Natural energy, unmistakable taste, and real benefits: these are the ingredients with which Zespri™ Kiwifruit, a leading New Zealand company in the global production and marketing of kiwifruit, is once again the star at RiminiWellness, the international event that is a point of reference for read more

The first organic farming certification in Greece took place nearly 30 years ago and involved an orange orchard in the Peloponnese. It was conducted by DIO, which is also the country's first organic certification body. Mr. Dimitris Dimitriadis, General Director of the organization, recalls: read more

At a recent press conference held in Seoul, Zespri International shared insights on nutrient-dense diets and the role of fruits like kiwifruit in addressing "hidden hunger"—a condition where individuals consume enough calories but lack essential nutrients. Koohwi Eung, general manager of Zespri… read more

The harvest for Portuguese blueberries is about to kick off, says Ricardo Machado, export manager of berries for Portuguese berry trader Minikiwi Farm: "This year the Portuguese blueberry production is more delayed than we had anticipated. We had a very rainy winter, which in itself delayed the... read more

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