The California kiwifruit crop is forecast to pack-out at just 5.5m tray equivalents (3.2 kg) in 2008, which if correct would make this the shortest crop in more than 20 years.
A combination of a frost that hit in April followed by a heat wave in May appears to be the culprit for the decrease in volumes.
Fruit size is peaking on count 39s through to 45s, with a second but smaller peak between count 33s and 30s, according to industry sources.
Large fruit is reportedly very short in supply this year, but brix levels are said to be running extremely high.
Related articles
-
ArticleAsia Fruit Logistica brings Thai trade together at Business Meet-Up
Asia Fruit Logistica’s Bangkok Business Meet-Up explored growth opportunities for the Thai fruit and vegetable industry
-
ArticleSuperfresh Growers anticipates longest and largest Northwest cherry offering
Leading US grower-packer-shipper increases production capabilities by 30 per cent as it gears up to harvest Northwest’s “longest and largest” cherry crop
-
ArticleZespri’s 2024 China sales season underway
First shipment of Zespri kiwifruit arrives in China alongside launch of Kiwi Brothers mascots in country
More from Asiafruit
-
ArticleSun World acts against fraudulent activity on TikTok
Sun World removes unauthorised content claiming association with the licensing company
-
ArticleRed Sea crisis disrupts Indian grape campaign
As the export season draws to a close, Azhar Tambuwala of leading grower-shipper Sahyadri Farms reflects on a challenging campaign marred by longer transit times to Europe
-
ArticleAsiafruit’s New Zealand edition out now
New Zealand issue covers the apple and kiwifruit rebound following a tough few years, plus Fresh Focus South African Apples & Pears 2024 inside
No comments yet