Kiwifruit

Zespri™ Kiwifruit, a leading company in the production and worldwide marketing of kiwifruit, will be present for the second consecutive year at RiminiWellness, the international event dedicated to the world of wellness, now in its 18th edition. The event is recognized as a read more

The kiwi supply in California is starting to decrease. Al Bates, the president of Sun Pacific Shippers, mentioned that they are likely one of the few companies still shipping kiwis from California. They plan to continue shipping California fruit until July 1st. read more

"What future for kiwi?" a question that haunts several producers dealing with the Morìalungo throughout the Peninsula, a question that they tried to answer during the technical day organized by the kiwi working group of the Society of Fruit and Vegetable Horticulture (SOI). read more

El Yazid Bennouna, CEO of EB Fleg, mentioned that the movement of Moroccan fruit imports is slower this summer compared to previous years. He pointed out that there is limited demand, except for kiwis. Bennouna also noted that summer is not the peak time for imports into Morocco. read more

With unstable climatic conditions, achieving uniform sizing in fruits is a significant challenge for farmers. Having inconsistent sizes could jeopardize the commercial success of the product; therefore, especially in crops like kiwi and table grapes, it is important to focus on achieving uniform sizing. read more

Nelio Marques, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Portuguese fresh produce exporter Kiwicoop, stated that there has been a rise in demand for Portuguese kiwis since March. "Over our 35 years of operation, we have focused on kiwi preservation. Thanks to this expertise, we have witnessed an increase in demand." read more

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced a decision that hydrogen cyanamide, an active ingredient in sprays like Hi-Cane, may continue to be used in New Zealand. Initially under review by the EPA as a carcinogen, the authority has now reversed this decision. read more

The aim of the research at the Laimburg Experimental Center is to establish and optimize sustainable and efficient production practices and find answers to the challenges of climate change. On this occasion, all interested parties are invited to visit the experimental fields of the research center. read more

Zespri's financial results for 2023/24 have achieved record average returns per tray for growers in all categories except Organic SunGold Kiwifruit, despite a decrease in volumes. read more

Zespri's financial results for the 2023/24 season have achieved record average returns per tray for growers in all categories except for organic SunGold kiwifruit. Despite facing challenges during the growing season, global sales volumes decreased by 10.5% to 164.2 million trays from 183.5 million in 2022. read more

In sezonie finansowym Zespri 2023/24 osiągnięto rekordowe średnie zwroty na tacę dla producentów we wszystkich kategoriach z wyjątkiem organicznych kiwi SunGold. Pomimo trudnego sezonu wzrostowego, który spowodował spadek globalnej sprzedaży o 10,5% z 183,5 miliona tac w 2022 roku do 164,2 miliona tac, globalne... read more

Sitofex® is a plant growth regulator that enhances the size and quality of fruits in various crops, especially table grapes and kiwi. Additionally, Sitofex® has also been granted emergency use registration for 2024 to prevent bacterial canker. read more

Zespri has confirmed that over a million trays of fruit grown in New Zealand will be destroyed following the discovery of rats on the ship carrying the first batch for the new season in Europe (click here for more details). read more

The "Technical Day: what future for kiwi?" organized by the Actinidia Working Group of the Italian Society of Horticulture and Floriculture will take place in Manta (CN), Piedmont, on May 24th. The event is coordinated by Cristos Xiloyannis in collaboration with Bartolomeo Dichio. read more

The most recent tender round for SunGold kiwifruit licenses in New Zealand has just ended, showing a significant drop in auction values compared to the previous year. This year's auction included 153 hectares for growers looking to switch from Green to SunGold with a restricted license, in addition to 104... read more

Jason Te Brake, Chief Operating Officer, said that Zespri had examined 2,600 (54%) of the pallets. Zespri even sent employees to Belgium to address the situation and enlisted external food safety experts. read more

In the Chelyabinsk region, the first 40.8 tonnes of fresh cherries from Uzbekistan were received on May 13-14, 2024. Since the beginning of 2024, Rosselkhoznadzor has already inspected 356 tonnes of kiwi from Iran, 23.2 tonnes of strawberries from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and 16.5 tonnes of ... read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has confirmed that over one million trays of its New Zealand-grown fruit will be destroyed after mice were discovered on the ship that transported its initial shipment of the new season to Europe. read more

Zespri™ wants to help consumers choose healthier foods and feel good and full of joy again. The holistic communication concept positions kiwis as delicious and healthy snack alternatives that are easy to incorporate into. read more

Over a million trays of New Zealand kiwifruit, which were found to have a mice infestation on a ship, are scheduled for disposal. The problem was discovered during Zespri's first shipment to Europe for the season. Attempts were made to rescue the fruit, with 54 percent of the pallets inspected. Zespri's reaction was to take action to address the situation. read more