Kiwifruit
Nutritional properties of kiwifruit
2024-01-16 00:00
Prevention of metabolic diseasesObesity: fruits and vegetables are naturally low in calories and rich in fibre, which helps to control weight and prevent obesity.Cardiovascular diseases: a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of
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Agrintesa and Brio, investments continue in the Verona area
2024-01-15 00:00
Deepening the development opportunities that can be made available to the local agricultural world. Agrintesaand Briosi recently met with the local institutions of some municipalities in the province of Verona, an area that expresses important realities especially in the field of
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Kiwifruit scourged by bacterial cancer: 7% losses in 2023
2024-01-09 00:00
The year 2023 closed with worrying data for kiwifruit: The bacterial canker of the actinidia, caused by the microorganism Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae, continues to ravage orchards and, in the year just ended, there was a 7% reduction in production compared to 2022;
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McDonald's is releasing a 'never-before-seen' fruity version
2024-01-09 00:00
Norway's Kiwi cuts food waste by more than a half
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Is kiwi fruit good for constipation?
2024-01-09 00:00
Constipation is defined as difficulty passing stools regularly or experiencing hard, dry stools. It may be accompanied by abdominal discomfort and, in some cases, bloating. The causes of constipation are varied and include a diet low in fibre, lack of
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Apofruit ready to relaunch Hayward plant
2024-01-08 00:00
The future of Hayward, the most traditional of the green ikiwis, which has put Italy among the largest producers in the northern hemisphere, was the focus of an evening organised by the Apofruit cooperative on 20 December at its headquarters in San Pietro in Vincoli (Ravenna).
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Apofruit wants to increase Hayward kiwi plantings
2024-01-03 00:00
New plantings of Hayward, the most traditional of the green kiwifruit. Apofruitis aiming to increase its volumes. "We believe it is very interesting to evaluate the opportunity. This cultivar is undergoing a strong contraction in production in Italy, although it is still very much in demand by
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Fruit returns to the Gaza Strip
2024-01-03 00:00
Crates of apples, kiwis, oranges in front of a shop in Rafah; for the first time in weeks, since the beginning of the fighting between Israel and Hamas, loads of fruit arrived in the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing.
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"We estimate our season will end about a month earlier"
2024-01-03 00:00
The production of kiwis in Greece was lower this season and, as a consequence, Apostolos Tsinoglou, owner of the Greek fruit exporter Europe Export, decided to delay some of the orders to get better prices: “Over the past two months, our kiwi season has developed quite nicely. Prices have been
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Is the kiwi a citrus fruit?
2024-01-02 00:00
Analysis of the nutritional content of kiwifruit
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Does the kiwi have vitamin C?
2023-12-28 00:00
What is vitamin C and why is it important?
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Lower production of Greek kiwis has led to higher demand and prices, says Zeus' Marketing Sales Director Christina Manossis: “The Greek kiwi production has been reduced due to a mild winter. For the entire country, volumes are expected to be 20 to 25 per cent lower. We’d expect to produce
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 18 December
2023-12-19 00:00
With the arrival of Tarocco there is less interest in Navelina oranges, although the pigmented product is still lagging behind due to the warmer weather. Interest and harvested quantities for the Gold variety of kiwifruit, which is in full swing, are increasing. Growing demand
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ZAG, Zespri's new initiative for innovation
2023-12-19 00:00
Driven by its purpose: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit, ZAG will play an important role in the company's mission. The $2 million annual fund will support future ZAG initiatives.
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Hayward shortage in Italy
2023-12-19 00:00
Italy is selling its kiwifruit at high prices, especially to destinations that Greece cannot reach due to a lack of suitable sizes or the signing of export protocols.
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Sales campaign starts for new Italian green kiwifruit
2023-12-19 00:00
Following the good results obtained in testing during the last season, the 2023 sales campaign for the exclusive all-Italian green kiwifruit has kicked off with a focus on innovation. Dulcis™ is the new variety offered by New Plant, in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna,
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First-ever Dulcis kiwifruit campaign kicks off
2023-12-18 16:00
The first commercial campaign for the new Dulcis kiwifruit is underway following successful trials last season. The exclusive all-Italian green variety, developed by New Plant in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna and grown and marketed by Alegra, Apofruit Italia and
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Apples, pears and kiwis: it's a race to the top
2023-12-18 00:00
After a shaky start to the season, winter fruit is now coming into its own and quotations are starting to rise. Demand is also very lively because volumes are low for both pome fruits and kiwis. During our visit to the fruit and vegetable market
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Italians turn on the charm with Dulcis kiwifruit
2023-12-15 10:00
When is a green kiwifruit not a green kiwifruit? When its origins are firmly rooted in the branch of the family tree that belongs to golden varieties known to horticulturalists as Actinidia chinensis. And when, as a result, that product combines a green kiwifruit’s typical acidity with the
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Fewer Sungold kiwifruit licenses to be released
2023-12-14 00:00
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri will release fewer licences to grow the gold variety next season. Also, it won't release any for the Ruby-Red variety. The company stated that 250ha of Sungold kiwifruit license will be released in 2024, down from 350ha this year. The 250ha is just half what Zepsri
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