Kiwifruit

Zespri is expecting an important season in terms of volumes and yields for growers. The CEO, Jason Te Brake, estimates a total of over 205 million trays, equivalent to 738,000 tonnes. "Our first charter ships have departed successfully, with improvements also in sizes. read more

Zespri has released the first indications for the 2025/26 season, highlighting strong profit prospects per tray and per hectare. Zespri's CEO, Jason Te Brake, affirms that the positive conditions have led to a good start to the season with a total forecasted harvest of read more

Andrew Dunstan, the director of Southern Cross Horticulture in Tauranga, has stated that the kiwifruit sector is expected to remain stable, with a solid and reliable decade ahead if execution is done well. The demand for kiwifruit at favorable prices is increasing, requiring efforts to meet this growing demand. read more

Zespri has announced that it will start commercial production of red-fleshed kiwifruit in Italy after conducting several pre-commercial trials. read more

Zespri has announced that it will start commercial production of red-fleshed kiwifruit in Italy after conducting several pre-commercial trials. read more

Zespri has announced that it will start commercial production of RubyRed kiwifruit in Italy after conducting several pre-commercial trials. read more

Zespri has announced that it will start commercial production of red-fleshed kiwifruit in Italy after conducting several pre-commercial trials. read more

Seeka has begun testing a prototype robotic stacker developed in New Zealand at its Kiwi Kool packhouse (KPP) in Te Puke. read more

The leading produce handler, Seeka Limited, is currently testing the Electrostack, a robotic stacker prototype, at their KKP packhouse. Designed and engineered by Sean Carey, an Automation Engineer at Electrodip, the Electrostack can stack 8 boxes per minute, providing labor, time, and cost benefits. read more

Zespri has issued initial guidelines to growers for the 2025/26 season, highlighting robust OGR per tray and per hectare ranges. The kiwifruit company provides preliminary forecast guidance as the early season fruit enters the market, which is later adjusted as more information becomes available. read more

Tropical fruit farming in Turkey's Mediterranean region has developed from a hobby to a profitable sector, especially in Mersin and Antalya. Currently, more than 40 fruit varieties are being grown, accounting for 30% of the region's agricultural production. The sector initially concentrated on bananas and kiwis, but it has since diversified. read more

Dostawa zielonych kiwi Hayward z Kalifornii jest podobna do tej zeszłego roku. Al Bates mówi: "W tym czasie roku mamy prawdopodobnie ponad 90 procent pozostałego wolumenu z Kalifornii, ponieważ dużo inwestowaliśmy w atmosferę kontrolowaną i zdolności przechowywania długoterminowego." read more

This year, the volume of kiwis decreased by approximately 30%. The French kiwi season will end a month earlier than usual. "We are finishing up with grading," says Alexandre Cancel. "Due to this decrease in production, we will have larger fruits with excellent shelf life and taste." read more

"We are very satisfied with the early harvesting period for Dori," says Roelof du Toit, technical director at The Kiwi Connection. Over the next two weeks, the yellow kiwi variety will be harvested in Grabouw and Rawsonville, and shortly after in George. He also mentions that they are pleased with the results. read more

Over the last 25 years, the kiwifruit industry in South Africa has adjusted to its warm climate by emphasizing yellow and red-fleshed varieties. This strategic change tackles issues associated with traditional green kiwifruit cultivation, positioning the country as a rising star in global markets. read more

Zespri's first charter shipment of the 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit season has set sail from Tauranga, heading to Shanghai. read more

The Kowhai is expected to arrive in Shanghai at the end of March. Zespri's second chartered ship of the season - the Oriental Iris - also sails to Tokyo in week 11, where the season is in full swing. read more

Zespri's first charter shipment of the 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit season has departed from the Port of Tauranga, bound for Shanghai. The vessel, Kowhai—named by Zespri in 2020—is carrying approximately 1.2 million trays, or 5,400 tonnes, of SunGold kiwifruit, along with 16 containers. read more

New plantings of yellow- and red-fleshed kiwifruit varieties are contributing to the growth of South Africa's kiwifruit industry. Although kiwifruit farming began in the country more than 25 years ago, the sector has historically faced challenges in developing a strong export presence. Recent... read more

New plantings of yellow- and red-fleshed kiwifruit varieties are contributing to the growth of South Africa's kiwifruit industry. Although kiwifruit farming began in the country more than 25 years ago, the sector has historically faced challenges in developing a strong export presence. Recent efforts… read more