Kiwifruit news archive – Page 102
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ArticleNew Zealand needs more treaties
New Zealand needs to pursue trade agreements to ensure its exports are not disadvantaged in competition with other senders such as Chile, a new report has found.
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Clarity needed for SPV replacement
It is still unclear as to which countries will be asked to report prices for the SPV replacement system, which is due to be
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ArticleSainsbury's claims a first with UK kiwifruit
UK-grown kiwifruit is set to go on sale for the first time next year, Sainsbury’s has claimed.
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ArticleExchange rate pressure bites
Zespri is under pressure this season as the appreciation of the New Zealand dollar takes its toll on grower returns and market pressure builds.
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ArticleThe next level of technology
In the last of our profiles on kiwifruit, the Journal takes a look at technological developments in New Zealand, and the investments the industry is making for its future
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ArticleChile aims for sustainability
In our fourth profile on kiwifruit, Isabel Quiroz of Decofrut tells Elspeth Waters about Chile’s revival in an increasingly competitive market, looking at varietal development and the organic sector.
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ArticleGreece aims to reclaim share
For the third profile on kiwifruit we focus our attention on Greece. Once a fairly major player on the global kiwifruit market, Greece has experienced a slump following a run of dissatisfying seasons. However, with a good year behind it, things are looking up for one exporting company, writes Elspeth Waters.
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ArticleChampions of kiwifruit
In the second of our kiwifruit profiles, the Journal takes a look at the situation in New Zealand. While Zespri and HortResearch are championing new varieties, and the country looks forward to hosting the next international Kiwi symposium, Redbridge WorldFresh has turned its attention elsewhere this year.
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ArticleZespri looks at 82m tray crop
With the New Zealand kiwifruit harvest safely in, sole exporter Zespri International estimates that volumes are likely to pack out to 82 million class I trays.
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ArticleIs global boom sustainable?
For the first of our series of profiles on kiwifruit, Isabel Quiroz of International Chilean quality control service provider Decofrut, illustrates the changing shape of the global kiwi supply situation.
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NZ drought risk
New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research has found that climate change is increasing the risk of drought in key growing areas.
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ArticleThe China factor
Consumers are becoming increasingly familiar with Chinese fruit and vegetables and UK companies are keen for larger volumes to enter the mainstream. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleInternational issues
In the last of our series of profiles on the sector, Elspeth Waters investigates some of the issues affecting the global wholesale scene, highlighting some of the specific activities taking place at our neighbouring European markets, as the industry looks to Baltimore for its next global congress.
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Feral kiwifruit threat
Kiwifruit growing wild in New Zealand as a result of birds feeding on reject fruit or it being used as animal feed is now a long-term problem in the country.
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ArticleBiggest ever kiwifruit load leaves Tauranga
New Zealand's kiwifruit industry has loaded its largest ever shipment for the northern European market.
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ArticleSole Frutta pinpoints UK market
Italian exporter Sole Frutta Group has set its sights on the UK market
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ArticleBest of the rest
Foods from Spain’s promotional campaign in the UK focuses on the products and regions that are covered earlier in this supplement. But there is much more besides and here is a round-up of the best of the rest.
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Kiwifruit under pressure
A late start to the season is already putting pressure on New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri.
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ArticleItaly makes a comeback
Horticulture has traditionally been an important aspect of Italy’s economy. Yet, in recent years the sector has been struggling in the face of strong competition from other Mediterranean countries, and farmgate prices are dangerously low. As Cesena gets ready to host the twenty-second annual Macfrut conference, all eyes are focused on the Far East, writes Elspeth Waters.