Kiwifruit
All the news and market analysis for worldwide kiwifruit Industry, including kiwifruit growers, kiwifruit production, and the import and export of kiwifruit.
Zespri releases climate change adaptation plan
Kiwifruit marketer’s plan outlines how industry will respond the effects of a changing climate
Primland extends European operations with “We are growers”
French kiwifruit specialist Primland is continuing its “We are growers” positioning for Northern Hemisphere exports, establishing partnerships for Oscar kiwifruit with growers in Greece, Italy and Portugal
Zespri updates 2022/23 forecast
Second full estimate sees per tray returns for SunGold kiwifruit decline from August 2022 forecast, Green returns steady
IG and Foodcareplus join forces on EU-India trade
Major Indian importer partners with Belgium-based perishable logistics specialist to facilitate EU fruit shipments to the South Asian nation
Zespri highlights supply chain challenges
Final shipments of New Zealand kiwifruit to set sail over coming weeks
PlantTech enters liquidation
New Zealand horticulture research institute ceases operation after research revenue and government funding dry up
Quality key for Greek kiwifruit despite crises
Greek kiwifruit companies continue to aim for top quality in the face of a succession of challenges concerning the climate, energy and consumption
Origine Group launches red kiwifruit Sweeki Red
The first commercial volumes will be available on the European market until the end of the year
Zespri switches to compostable labels in European markets
Move is part of marketer’s efforts to ensure that all of its packaging is 100 per cent recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025
George Kallitsis, Protofanousis
Chris White speaks to George Kallitsis, commercial director of Protofanousis, about the Greek exporter’s brand new kiwifruit packing facility
Proto triples capacity with new kiwifruit facility
€10m investment enables new export push as Greek exporter prepares to handle more than 20,000 tonnes of fruit this season
Tech company Futura targets growth in Spain’s tropical fruit business
New partnership with Alsi is expected to open new opportunities not just in Spain but also in South America, says MD Omar Papi
In&Out ends second year on a high, with plenty more to come
Second year of Apo Conerpo’s European project ends on positive note, with more than 5,000 promotional days achieved in Italy, Austria and Denmark
Gravity of Jupiter’s descent hits home
Leading UK-based fruit supplier found itself unable to sustain stratospheric rise following big acquisitions in Netherlands and South Africa
Zespri expansion plan doesn’t pass grower vote
Grower votes do not pass threshold to increase Zespri kiwifruit production outside of New Zealand
Court decision could add costs for NZ kiwifruit growers
High Court upholds council appeal to include licence to grow SunGold kiwifruit in land value assessment
IG Fresh Produce makes production investment
Investment to fund cultivation of exotic fruit such as kiwifruit in Arunachal Pradesh
Seeka reports on “tough” six months
Poor fruit quality and labour shortage eat into first half earnings
Frutura completes Subsole acquisition
New packing, production and varietal expansion initiatives in the works
Orsero Group buys two of France’s leading produce companies
Acquisitions of Groupe Blampin and Capexo will put France on a par with Italy in terms of sales revenue, the Italian company predicts
Zespri commences global supply expansion vote
New Zealand growers will decide on whether to increase production of Zespri varieties outside of New Zealand
TopFruit deal to benefit growers north of South Africa
Zimbabwean producers to take advantage of deal with South African cultivar management company TopFruit
Taste of New Zealand gift box launches
Gift box created with Joy Wing Mau features fruit from eight different New Zealand brands and will be sold via wholesale markets and online channels
Yellow Kiwi Project bears fruit
NKP and Rivoira sign historic agreement to develop two new yellow kiwifruit varieties
AgroFresh expands Californian produce freshness solutions
Group expands its SmartFresh portfolio to a wider range of crops including apples, pears, avocados, kiwifruit and stonefruit
WayCool’s L’exotique brand makes inroads in Indian market
The brand today announced 20 franchise tie-ups from across the country, with plans to on-board 100 franchises by the end of 2023
Zespri welcomes EU-NZ Free Trade Agreement
New agreement will remove tariffs on New Zealand kiwifruit exports to the EU
Seeka releases first sustainability report
Company outlines initiatives and targets to measure its sustainability performance and initiatives to respond to climate change
Tomra inaugurates new field research centre
The new facility brings together business activities previously located in both Waikato and Auckland
NZ launches Made with Care in Vietnam
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise joins forces with leading fruit exporters to stage retail fairs for Made with Care campaign across Vietnam
Brand power drives Zespri
Chief executive discusses how kiwifruit marketer is delivering added value despite “significant challenges”
Asiafruit May out now
Citrus edition previews upcoming Southern Hemisphere season, including spotlight on LemonGold, and features annual USA Special
Adriëlle Dankier named as new CEO of Nature’s Pride
Dutch importer confirms current chief executive officer Fred van Heyningen will step down as of 1 June
Copefrut expands commitment to carbon offsetting
Company renews CarbonNeutral certification for transportation and moves to extend to entire production process
IG International partners with RK Growers
Joint venture aims to develop kiwifruit category in India with new varieties
First Europe-bound Zespri to land at end of April
Latest estimates show more than 63m trays of Zespri green and gold kiwifruit will be destined for Europe in 2022
