Kiwifruit

The kiwifruit company Zespri has announced its readiness to begin its New Zealand campaign in Europe earlier than usual. They believe that the trade will benefit from the elimination of tariff duties as part of a new free trade agreement between New Zealand and the European Union. read more

The KiwiBrother mascots opened the season at Nangang Port and welcomed the arrival of the first New Zealand kiwi harvest on board the charter ship Kowhai, which arrived in Shanghai at the end of March. read more

The 2024 season of Zespri kiwifruit sales has started in China, with the KiwiBrothers mascots participating in local marketing activities for the first time. A 40% increase in volumes is expected. Very high quality. read more

Zespri's 2024 sales season in China has begun, with their KiwiBrothersTM being featured in local marketing activities for the first time and supporting a much larger crop. The KiwiBrother mascots launched the season at Nangang Port, welcoming the arrival of the first shipment of New Zealand kiwifruit. read more

"Kwiecień rymuje się z ogłoszeniem przybycia na rynek kiwi Oscar Gold z RPA. Współpraca z producentami z RPA, która rozpoczęła się ponad 5 lat temu, przynosi teraz owoce, umożliwiając nam zaoferowanie ponad 55,000 tac z tego źródła." Dzięki tej współpracy, read more

Primland's sales of South African-grown Oscar Gold kiwifruit are expected to increase by 40 per cent this season. With the first arrivals already on the market, the company stated that the partnership it established with South African producers over five years ago is now paying off, with over 55,000 trays of Oscar. read more

Starting this month of April, Primland announces the arrival of the South African OSCAR GOLD kiwi in the markets. A collaboration forged with its producers for over 5 years that is now bearing fruit. read more

Bio Freshi has been offering organic Kiwi Gold from South Africa since yesterday. Currently, these are not available on the Dutch market, making this company a frontrunner of the season. South African agronomist Ben assures that "These organic Kiwi Golds boast the perfect brix and firmness." read more

Gisborne-based produce company, First Fresh, announced that Kiwi Rugby star Renee Holmes will be the company's first-ever brand ambassador. The new two-year deal will commence from early April, just as the 2024 fruit supply season gets underway. It's the first ambassadorship agreement for the company. read more

W Chinach władze podjęły działania przeciwko podmiotom nadużywającym marki Zespri w lokalnej sprzedaży owoców. Współpracując z policją w Szanghaju, Zespri skierowało swoje działania przeciwko niewielkiej grupie zaangażowanej w działania związane z podróbkami, co doprowadziło do kilku nalotów. Okazało się, że te działania miały również wpływ na markę Dole. read more

W USA władze podjęły działania przeciwko podmiotom nadużywającym marki Zespri w lokalnej sprzedaży owoców. Współpracując z policją w Szanghaju, Zespri skierowało swoje działania przeciwko małej grupie zaangażowanej w operacje fałszerstw, co doprowadziło do przeprowadzenia kilku nalotów. Okazało się, że te operacje miały także wpływ na firmę Dole. read more

Careful irrigation and equally careful regulation of excess water are at the basis of the defense strategy to counteract the onset of Kiwi Vine Decline. These findings have recently emerged during one of the events of the Kiwifruit Working Group. read more

The Kikoka Kiwi Consortium (Europe) has elected Andrea Peviani of Peviani as its first president and appointed Vip’s Fabio Zanesco as executive director, effective from 1 September. read more

The next edition of Macfrut will see the participation of twenty-two Spanish wholesalers from the Madrid and Barcelona markets. And although Spain has been exporting fruit and vegetables to Italy for several decades, it is also true that there is a demand for certain products at certain times of
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The NZ-EU FTA Legislation Bill received Royal Assent in early week 13, completing the process of New Zealand's ratification of the agreement and bringing it into force earlier than expected on 1 May 2024. The agreement provides for the immediate elimination of the tariff of
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The New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA) has been ratified by the New Zealand parliament earlier than initially planned providing a boost for fresh produce exporters. read more

New Zealand is grappling with economic challenges, notably a persistent current account deficit exacerbated by the imbalance between imports and exports. Primary industries, particularly food and fibre, constitute 80% of the nation's exports. However, this has not sufficed to offset the deficits
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The fast-tracked implementation of New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement with the European Union is a significant boost for Zespri and the kiwifruit industry. The NZ-EU FTA Legislation Bill received Royal Assent yesterday, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of the agreement with
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Chile is anticipating a kiwifruit export crop of 130,000 tonnes this year, representing an increase of around 3.5 per cent on 2023. Speaking to Fruitnet as growers geared up for the start of the 2024 kiwifruit season, Carlos Cruzat, president of the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee said a low number
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Imported kiwi supply is on the tighter side at the moment. "Supply is extremely challenging. Greece ended the season earlier than expected and Italy had a short crop," says Trucco CEO Nick Pacia. He noted that this season Greece had unusually larger-sized fruit in its crop. That said, Pacia says
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