Kiwifruit

In the Dutch village of Uffelte, grower Bernard Breman began harvesting his kiwiberries on Monday. Last year's crop was disappointing due to the natural alternation of a "rest year," but this season the vines are loaded. "We've had a perfect growing season," Bernard explains. "We only had to read more

A report in the New Zealand Herald indicates that kiwifruit marketer Zespri plans to reduce its workforce by 65 positions and gradually eliminate an additional 70 positions as they become vacant. read more

The green kiwifruit has become the first fresh fruit ever to receive a health claim authorized by the European Commission, marking a breakthrough for Zespri, a New Zealand company that is a global leader in kiwifruit production and marketing, and for the entire fruit industry. read more