Kiwifruit

According to reefertrends, this kiwi record is partly attributed to the ideal weather before and during the harvest. Additionally, there were enough harvest helpers. This year's performance stands in stark contrast to the poor yield of 2023, which was marked by a ... read more

The 2024 kiwifruit harvest has been extremely successful, with New Zealand's largest crop ever being picked. With only small volumes left to be harvested from orchards, a record 193 million trays have been collected. On average, each tray contains about 30 pieces of kiwifruit. read more

Zespri is excited to announce the first three pilots from its new innovation fund, ZAG. These pilots will focus on the color of RubyRed kiwifruit, tracking kiwifruit bins, and using biochar on kiwifruit orchards. The $2 million annual fund launched late last year is designed to. read more

Zespri hosted a visit for members of the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee last week to share information and insights on its kiwifruit production and packing operations. The trip was the latest sign of the reset in the relationship between the two industries after years of conflict over claims of. read more

New Zealand: Woolworths has added popular Kiwi winter favorites to its Low Price program as part of a seasonal shake-up. The aim is to provide customers with the assurance that these seasonal products will remain at the same price for weeks. read more

The volumes of the Italian Gold kiwifruit variety Dori have been steadily increasing in Australia over the past few years, with a significant surge anticipated in the upcoming years. The growing season in Victoria has been generally favorable and unremarkable, while Western Australia has experienced hot and dry conditions. read more

The Southern Hemisphere has started harvesting and has taken over the supply of kiwis. For South Africans, this campaign appears to be challenging. In New Zealand, the campaign is finally looking more positive after several years of challenges faced by growers and exporters. read more

The beginning of the European sales season for Zespri's kiwis from New Zealand has faced challenges. In late April, mice were found in certain areas of the ship carrying the company's first shipment to the port of Zeebrugge. "The initial delivery of the yellow kiwis was also delayed by a week for us. read more

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