Kiwifruit
All the news and market analysis for worldwide kiwifruit Industry, including kiwifruit growers, kiwifruit production, and the import and export of kiwifruit.
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
GrubMarket acquires Regatta Tropicals
Deal strengthens GrubMarket’s US footprint and its position as a technology enabler for B2B food players
Kiwifruit demand "to remain positive"
Rabobank suggests consumption will be steady, with gold varieties performing well
Frieda’s Branded Produce turns 60
Founder Frieda Caplan is credited for introducing US consumers to kiwifruit and other speciality fruits and vegetables
Zespri kicks off China supply
Zespri kiwifruit departs for China for the first time in the 2022 New Zealand kiwifruit season
Frutura to acquire Chile’s Subsole
Frutura CEO David Krause said a strong presence in Chile is integral to the company's growth strategy
Autumn edition of Produce Plus out now
Autumn edition features technology focus plus the latest in apples and pears, kiwifruit and grapes
In&Out: growers commit to conserve 'blue gold'
Advertorial: Innovative irrigation and other new techniques help produce high-quality fruit and veg while saving water
Connecting Australian grape growers with Asia
Austrade campaign introduces ASEAN customers to producers while industry maintains connection with China
Season’s first SunGold set for Japan
The first Zespri charter vessel of the 2022 New Zealand kiwifruit season sets sail
Tomra relocates fresh food business
Move to Field Research Centre will accelerate the development of post-harvest solutions
Russian imports must reroute after old lines are cut
With shipping services and financial mechanisms out of action, suppliers must rethink their options, says market agent
Working holidaymakers return to NZ
Resumption of visa programme welcomed by kiwifruit growers and packers
Oscar Gold kiwi arrives in South Africa
French kiwifruit marketer Primland has announced the arrival of Oscar Gold from South Africa, with volumes on the rise
Jingold puts #stopviolence message on its kiwifruit
From this week, online customers in Italy will receive the special edition fruit, which has been marked using laser tech
Zespri welcomes UK-NZ FTA
The kiwifruit marketer plans to export more New Zealand fruit to Britain thanks to the zero-tariff deal
Labour boost for New Zealand growers
Government increases cap for Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme by 1,600
UK-New Zealand FTA signed
Reduced tariffs on apples, onions and kiwifruit give a boost to New Zealand exporters
Zespri to start zero-carbon kiwifruit trial
Marketer will work with SunGold growers to develop carbon reduction methods over next two seasons
Ukraine conflict 'a concern' for Italian trade
Vice-president of industry association Fruitimprese says crisis could see produce rerouted back to Europe
Exports of unripe fruit mar Chilean kiwifruit deal
Chilean Kiwifruit Committee says the practice “deceives consumers and harms the Chilean kiwi industry"
India doubles fresh fruit imports
Surge in apple and orange arrivals drives total fresh fruit imports to a record 720,000 tonnes in 2021
Zespri names head of European supply
Dario Vegetti will take on the role based in Bologna, Italy.
Record revenue for Seeka
Improved kiwifruit production delivers strong performance for listed New Zealand company
Who will pick this year's record NZ kiwifruit crop?
Grower association chief warns against potential compliance breaches as country targets 190m-tray harvest
Albania seeks to double exports to Western Europe
Agriculture Minister Frida Krifca: “We intend to put Albania on the map of quality exporters in Europe”
Jayne Chamberlain joins Kiwifruit Breeding Centre
Former Zespri executive makes “immediate impact” as chief operating officer
Oppy turns to Greece and Italy for red kiwifruit
Group looks to extend its red kiwifruit offer by sourcing from Europe
Cyber attacks hit Sea-Invest
Sea-Invest’s terminals in Europe and Africa affected by cyber attacks on IT systems since last weekend
Border opening 'too late' for NZ kiwifruit
'Chronic' labour shortage as a result of Covid-19 restrictions unlikely to ease soon, says head of grower association
Seeka appoints new CFO
Nicola Neilson to step into the role following Stuart McKinstry's retirement
Munch’n gains ground
Pandemic doesn’t diminish demand for New Zealand-grown kiwiberries
