Kiwifruit news archive
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Nergi mini kiwifruit announces return to shelves
The mini kiwifruit is increasing in popularity in countries that eat a lot berries, according to Sofruileg’s Jean-Pierre Caruel, with growth in that category boding well for Nergi
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Chile seeks improved access to Mexican market
Fruit growers now going for Systems Approach for shipments of grapes and kiwifruit to Mexico
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New general manager takes over at ‘resilient’ Apo Conerpo
Despite recent poor weather, increased cost, consumer inflation, and regulatory pressures, Italy’s biggest fruit and veg producer group remains resolutely confident
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Joy Wing Mau Group welcomes Zespri’s global distributor delegation
On 4 July nearly 100 representatives of Zespri global distributors from over 20 countries and regions in Europe and Asia, visited Joy Wing Mau Group for the kiwifruit marketer’s distributor symposium. Zespri’s global distributors visit Joy Wing Mau The delegation was led by Nathan Flowerday, chairman of ...
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Outgoing Zespri CEO reflects on golden era
Dan Mathieson has overseen a period of “phenomenal growth” as CEO of the world’s leading kiwifruit marketer. He tells Fruitnet what he’s proudest of looking back on his seven years at the helm
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Spain's fruit consumption fell in 2023
Food Consumption Report in Spain 2023 shows that fresh fruit consumption slid 2.7 per cent last year
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Zespri on track for record returns to growers
Company expects to sell its NZ kiwifruit sales to top NZ$4.5bn, marking a return to form after last season’s underwhelming result
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China and New Zealand resume kiwiberry trade
New protocol signed between governments grants access for kiwiberries after eight-year pause
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Tesco introduces fully branded Zespri SunGold packs
Shift from own label aims to boost awareness and penetration of golden kiwifruit variety
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Zespri launches global healthy eating campaign in Japan
Initiative is focused on improving health outcomes by encouraging people to swap out one unhealthy food for a serving of fresh produce every day
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Chile revises kiwifruit export forecast upwards
Shipments set to reach 139,000 tonnes for the 2024 season
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Joy Wing Mau Group enhances cooperation with New Zealand fruit industry giants on Premier Li Qiang visit
On 13 June, China’s Premier Li Qiang officially visited New Zealand at the invitation of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (first row, fifth from the left), trade minister Todd McClay (first row, sixth from the left), and Jason Zhang, chairman and ...
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Record turnover for Blue Whale
Candine enjoys strong growth in Asia and French Pink Lady sales climb 30 per cent globally
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Korea extends tariff exemption for imported fruits
Government says ten imported fruits will remain tariff-free until the end of September as it continues fight to curb food price inflation
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Asiafruit avocado edition out now
Avocado issue spotlights launch of Australian campaign in India and a range of other exciting developments for the category across Asia
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Zespri unveils Zag innovation fund pilots
First investment from Zag innovation fund distributed to three pilots
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Turkish provinces team up to boost fruit and veg exports
Izmir and Samsun are collaborating to increase the latter’s exports of fresh fruit and vegetables, including experience-sharing in production and exports
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Zespri hosts Chilean kiwifruit visit
Fact-finding trip designed to foster greater spirit of collaboration
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Zespri appoints Jason Te Brake as its new CEO
The company’s current chief operating officer will replace the outgoing Dan Mathieson, who is leaving Zespri for Driscoll’s on 1 July
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Produce Plus Winter out now
Hort Connections special edition features keynote interviews with Costa and Muirs. Plus, event preview and spotlights on packaging & grading, citrus and kiwifruit