Kiwifruit
All the news and market analysis for worldwide kiwifruit Industry, including kiwifruit growers, kiwifruit production, and the import and export of kiwifruit.
Italy floods: millions of fruit trees must be replanted
Last week’s terrible flooding has apparently choked the roots of fruit trees across Emilia Romagna, precipitating a major disaster for the region’s fresh produce busines
Floods cause serious disruption for Italian producers
Major floods across much of Emilia Romagna have reportedly caused widespread disruption to the Italian region’s fruit and veg production and distribution networks
New Zealand braced for sharp drop in kiwifruit production
Zespri expecting good quality for 2023 kiwifruit crop but volumes are well down on last year
NZ-UK FTA spells kiwifruit, says Zespri
The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer has welcomed the 31 May start of the UK-NZ FTA with promises of increased exports to Britain
Freskon attracts record numbers in Greece
Last month’s Freskon exhibition welcomed its highest number of visitors and exhibitors in Thessaloniki, as it aimed to connect suppliers with Europe’s largest retailers
Chile and New Zealand seek closer fruit ties
Visit by Chilean trade delegation to New Zealand signals thawing in long-running kiwifruit trade dispute
Primland welcomes smooth transition from North to South
As the Southern Hemisphere kiwifruit season gets underway, France’s Primland reports higher volumes of Oscar Gold from South Africa and superior quality Oscar Green from Chile
Del Monte makes Israel kiwifruit move
Group completes the first sale of its Greece-grown kiwifruit in Israel as it aims to reinforce brand awareness in the country
NZ kiwifruit lands in China
E-commerce giant JD.com has high hopes for season ahead with Zespri-branded fruit
Zespri sees signs of shipping improvement
Kiwifruit marketer sends first consignment of new-season New Zealand fruit to Japan
Asiafruit March out now
New Zealand special explores how premium supplier is well placed to weather recent storms while Fresh Focus South African Table Grapes tracks industry refocus on quality and taste
Cyclone Gabrielle lashes New Zealand
Government implements state of emergency as fruit industry prepares to assess the damage from “devastating” storm
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Italian charter first for Zespri
Kiwifruit marketer ships SunGold directly to China, shaving weeks off transit time
Current challenges drive automation trend
The rising cost and scarcity of labour is driving the move toward increased automation in fresh produce, according to Didier Izard, export director at French grading and sorting specialist Maf Roda
Plan ahead for Fruit Logistica 2023, which has something for everyone
Make sure you are fully prepared for your return to the world’s biggest and best fresh produce trade exhibition
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
