Kiwifruit
All the news and market analysis for worldwide kiwifruit Industry, including kiwifruit growers, kiwifruit production, and the import and export of kiwifruit.
Kiwi Passion says kiwifruit demand strong across Europe
Consortium reports encouraging results halfway through the season, as it focuses on premium variety strategy and year-round supply model
Eosta launches Organic Fruit Heroes brand
Dutch organic fresh produce importer-marketer has unveiled its Organic Fruit Heroes brand, targeting the growing children’s snack market
Zespri targets kiwifruit growth in New Zealand over next five years
Marketer’s latest five-year forecast says NZ supply will grow to 236mn trays by 2030, with strong demand supported by premium brand
Focus on fibre brings fruit and veg into spotlight
Only a quarter of Brits can identify food high in fibre despite eating about half the recommended amount, according to a new report from M&S, as weight loss medication brings opportunities for fresh produce industry
Fresh Del Monte to take global ownership of Del Monte brand
US$285mn bid secures group large part of bankrupt Del Monte Foods Corporation II, including assets in US, Mexico, and Venezuela
Orsero Group confirms intention to enter US market ‘soon’
Company also plans to open new facilities in northern Spain and Seville shortly, as it pursues long-term expansion plan
Zespri’s new portal fast-tracks customer claims
Company’s recent investment in cloud-based systems continues to improve its entreprise resource planning, says report
Zespri brand drive helps boost UK kiwi sales
Supplier outlines success of marketing plan in 2025 as category continues to grow
Biosecurity NZ responds to Auckland fruit fly detection
Agency moves quickly in response to alert, after the discover of a single male Queensland fruit fly
NZ 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
Marketing 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
Warmer winters hit Spanish kiwifruit yields
This season’s crop is set to be the second smallest ever, following last year’s record-low production
Strong 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
Dorì season advancing well, says Dorì International
Some 5,500 tonnes harvested across Italy, Greece, France, Spain and Portugal this season
Primland 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
Zespri 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
Kiwi 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
Orsero Group considers expansion into North America
Italian company eyes potential investments in the US, according to executives speaking at stock exchange event in Milan
Agenda 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
Video: 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
Zespri 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
Tomatoes 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
Zespri’s Northern Hemisphere sales season underway
SunGold production is expected to increase by 30 per cent from last season
Redland acquires marketing rights to Australian-grown Dorì Gold kiwifruit
Programme includes six growers with plan to increase plantings to 150ha by 2030
BGP looks to Egypt for year-round consistency
Group says new office in Egypt will help it expand and ensure consistent supply throughout the year
Zespri 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
Zespri 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
Seeka 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
Dulcis 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
Italian kiwifruit business enters its ‘golden age’
Jingold boss says producers have steadily converted from green to yellow-fleshed varieties, positioning country as Northern Hemisphere’s dominant golden kiwifruit producer with around 100,000 tonnes per year
Kiwifruit drives New Zealand’s fruit export growth
Fresh fruit exports generated NZ$5.68bn FOB in 2025, up 42 per cent on 2024 results
Final charter for New Zealand kiwifruit season sets sail for Japan
Over 5,000 tonnes of Zespri Green kiwifruit expected to arrive in Tokyo mid-November
Chilean kiwifruit closes positive campaign
Shipments grew 2 per cent despite record supply from New Zealand, with growers receiving good returns
Ifco expands southern Italy operation with three new hubs
Reusable packaging specialist expands logistics footprint to strengthen regional partnerships and ensure container availability during peak seasons
Comment: Kiwifruit needs coherent competition, not unsustainable speculation
Kiwifruit industry’s recent expansion in Europe has brought it to decisive moment, one where future viability is at stake, says Marco De Nadai
Zespri wins landmark IP case in China
Kiwifruit marketer successfully prosecutes plant variety rights infringement case involving unauthorised production and sale of Gold3