Kiwifruit news archive
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NewsNZ apples and kiwifruit clinch “world-first” deals under India FTA
India to halve import duty on New Zealand apples and eliminate tariff on kiwifruit within quotas under landmark free trade deal
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VideoMarketing to Gen Z: Time for kiwifruit to shine
Jingold marketing manager Federico Milanesi discusses the importance of attracting younger consumers, and the growth prospects they bring
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NewsWarmer winters hit Spanish kiwifruit yields
This season’s crop is set to be the second smallest ever, following last year’s record-low production
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NewsStrong kiwifruit sales push Seeka profit to record levels
Company raises profit forecast, on the back of reported improved returns, excellent post-harvest performance, and cost savings
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NewsDorì season advancing well, says Dorì International
Some 5,500 tonnes harvested across Italy, Greece, France, Spain and Portugal this season
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FeaturesPrimland primed for growth of gold kiwi
With production on the rise in France, Portugal and Greece, kiwifruit marketer Primland is ready to respond to increasing consumer demand
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NewsZespri to sell additional red variety to support growth of RubyRed
New cultivar was naturally bred by the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre (KBC), Zespri’s joint venture with Plant & Food Research
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NewsKiwi Passion unveils new yellow kiwifruit
Consortium says addition of ‘robust’ variety makes it the only group that can produce kiwifruit at scale in both northern and southern Europe
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NewsOrsero Group considers expansion into North America
Italian company eyes potential investments in the US, according to executives speaking at stock exchange event in Milan
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PromotionAgenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2026
India’s premier fresh produce event looks at the changing consumer, spotlights South India, and discusses innovations reshaping domestic production
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VideoVideo: How to connect with Gen Z
Chris White speaks to a number of leading fresh produce brand marketers to learn about the marketing strategies they believe will resonate with younger consumers
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NewsZespri campaign highlights healthiness of green kiwifruit
Marketer rolls out three-month campaign in Italy to promote green kiwifruit’s officially recognised contribution to consumer health
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NewsTomatoes and avocados help drive Spanish import growth
Spain’s fresh produce imports grew 6 per cent by volume and 13 per cent by value in the first nine months of 2024, reaching 3.4mn tonnes worth €4.11bn
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NewsZespri’s Northern Hemisphere sales season underway
SunGold production is expected to increase by 30 per cent from last season
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NewsRedland acquires marketing rights to Australian-grown Dorì Gold kiwifruit
Programme includes six growers with plan to increase plantings to 150ha by 2030
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NewsBGP looks to Egypt for year-round consistency
Group says new office in Egypt will help it expand and ensure consistent supply throughout the year
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NewsZespri raises 2025/26 forecast with record per-hectare returns
Zespri has upgraded its November forecast for the 2025/26 season, with per-tray returns increasing across all fruit groups and record per-hectare returns now projected
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NewsZespri sees UK sales boost from retail sampling campaign
Kiwifruit marketer reports notable increase in UK sales following in-store sampling campaigns with major retailers and big awareness drive in train stations
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NewsSeeka uncovers invoicing fraud worth up to NZ$350,000
New Zealand fruit company confirms its is conducting a review of payment processes and intends to recover the full amount paid out
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NewsDulcis kicks off new season with an estimated crop of 1,800 tonnes
Trial shipments of the Italian premium kiwifruit variety will be sent to Germany, Spain, Portugal and the UK for the first time this season