Kiwifruit

The president of the Chilean Kiwi Committee, Carlos Cruzat, stated to Freshfruitportal.com that the country will export around 128,000 tons of kiwis this season. Despite the production decrease, the blooming conditions were favorable, and the bee pollination was successful. read more

Kiwi Dulcis™, the Italian 100% green pulp kiwi, developed by New Plant in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, produced and exclusively marketed by Alegra (the commercial branch of Apo Conerpo), Apofruit, and Orogel Fresco, achieves another significant milestone. read more

In calendar week 8, the first Hayward kiwis grown in Turkey arrived in Germany. "Due to the extreme weather fluctuations during the growing season in the Yalova growing region, south of Istanbul, there has been a significant decline in volume this year. In some plantations, not even a third of read more

The leading kiwifruit producer Seeka has begun its 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit harvest, starting with the picking of the first RubyRed kiwifruit on 23 February. read more

Seeka Limited has commenced its 2025 kiwifruit harvest today (Monday) featuring the RubyRed™ kiwifruit variety. Seeka was thrilled to kick off the season by harvesting an orchard owned by Briant Brothers in Gisborne yesterday (Sunday, 23 February). Rochelle Brown, Seeka's Client Relationship Manager, expressed the company's excitement for the start of the harvest. read more

As winter continues, retailers made an effort this week to remind shoppers of the warmer, sunnier weather that lies ahead. Specials on brightly colored fruits such as strawberries, nectarines, blueberries, tangerines, dekopons, oranges, kiwis, and white, red, and black grapes were plentiful. Fresh salads were also promoted. read more

A five-member Indian delegation has traveled to New Zealand as part of a strategy to promote the growth of the Indian kiwifruit industry. read more

In December 2024, organic carrots were priced at CHF 2.83/kg (USD 3.15) in regular retail stores, which was 15.6 percent cheaper than in December of the previous year. Non-organic carrots experienced a more significant price drop compared to the same month last year (-28.9 percent) and were sold at a price of CHF 1.37/kg. read more

The New Zealand biosecurity organization Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) has reported a second fruit fly alert for 2025 in Auckland. This time, the alert is in the suburb of Birkdale, after a single male oriental fruit fly was found in a backyard surveillance trap. read more

In the first twelve months, thousands of people were reached by the project which aims to highlight the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of strawberries, kiwis, clementines, mandarins, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. Enjoy Dolce Frutta is targeted towards... read more

The 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit harvest has kicked off with the picking of the first fruits near Edgecumbe in the Bay of Plenty, marking the earliest start ever recorded. This was announced by the New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI), which expects a record harvest. read more

Dulcis is the commercial name of the new variety of kiwi made in Italy, developed by New Plant in collaboration with the University of Udine and the University of Bologna. Its production and commercial distribution are a worldwide exclusive of Dulcis Kiwifruit Company. The company, of which it is part, is read more

"We are conducting comprehensive research, and by 2026, field robots capable of automatically picking fruit will be made available for use in orchards. These machines will be suitable for harvesting almost all types of fruits. Kiwis have already been tested, and the final prototype will be available soon." read more

The volumes of Italian Dori gold kiwifruit in Australia have been steadily increasing over the last few years, and this season appears to be strong in terms of quality and size. "We have experienced a more traditional summer this year. There hasn't been enough rain to get us wet since November, just a few." read more

Time for the first balance sheet for Enjoy Dolce Frutta, the European campaign of Op Armonia that promotes fresh fruit made in the EU, such as strawberries, kiwis, clementines, nectarines, cherries, grapes, and mandarins. The first year has concluded, full of diverse initiatives and aimed at read more

The Greek exporter Zeus Kiwi is experiencing increasing demand for its kiwifruit in new markets this season, including in Brazil. However, the company acknowledges that it will need to wait for the arrival of its new plantings before it can significantly penetrate such a large market. read more

Chile is one of the world's largest exporters of fresh fruit, with a prominent position in the Southern Hemisphere. Its range includes table grapes, apples, cherries, plums, kiwis, and blueberries. Chile's climate enables the production of high-quality fruit with excellent color and flavor. read more

After the successful collaboration for the second consecutive year with the Ski World Cup in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Zespri Kiwifruit, a leading New Zealand company in the production and global marketing of kiwifruit, continues to strengthen its bond with the world of sports. read more

Sofruileg celebrated 20 years of Nergi at Fruit Logistica. To mark the occasion, the company held a press conference to unveil the brand-new visual identity of its mini kiwis. Here is a look back at how these mini kiwis came to be and a preview of future plans. Sofruileg unveiled the brand new read more

The Chilean company Greenvic has been producing and exporting kiwis to key markets such as Europe, Latin America, and the Far East for over 25 years. "This year we face significant challenges due to frost affecting some areas in the seventh region, impacting several of our orchards." read more