Kiwifruit

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

A wide variety of fruits, both common and exotic, are being imported into Telangana from other Indian states and abroad. These include apples, guavas, oranges, pomegranates, strawberries, grapes, kiwis, avocados, and dragon fruits. Among these, apples, dragon fruits, and avocados are some of the most popular imports. read more

Once an insignificant player, the country is now attracting international attention due to its use of strategically improved varieties, its ability to deliver during a critical marketing window, and its capacity to expand production in various climate zones. read more

In May, FreshPlaza will be focusing on melons and kiwifruit. Are you a grower, importer, or supplier of these products? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview; just let us know. You can contact info@freshplaza.com read more

After the success of the first edition, this year the highly anticipated Kiwi Passion Day is back, scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, at Meeting Room D2 - Pavilion D2 of MACFRUT in Rimini (click here to register). The event, now in its second edition, ... read more

Jingold is getting ready to be among the protagonists of the next edition of Macfrut, scheduled from May 6th to 8th at the Rimini Expo Centre. The company, a global specialist in premium quality kiwi, will be present at the fair with a dedicated stand (Pavilion D3 - Stand 077) and a full suite. read more