Lower yields but larger calibers for organic kiwis in Italy
Italy's Almaverde Bio harvested 3,300 tons of green kiwis and 2,900 tons of yellow kiwis. "Due to the weather conditions, the quantities are slightly below a normal year. However, this is compensated by an average grading and an excellent Brix value," said Paolo Pari, director of Almaverde Bio.
On Tuesday 5 December, Almaverde Bio opened the doors of its packing station in
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