Kiwifruit news archive – Page 73
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ArticleChile anticipates kiwifruit expansion
Industry urged to concentrate on uniformity, consistency, research and innovation as planted area continues to rise worldwide
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Zespri targets increased sales in the UK’s kiwifruit market
Carol Ward is director for corporate and grower services at Zespri. She joined the New Zealand kiwifruit marketer in April 2002 as the global marketing manager for Zespri Gold, after two years of involvement with Kiwifruit New Zealand and Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (KGI). She has also held roles at Zespri as planning and supply manager and is acting director of branding and marketing. She talks to FPJ about the contentious single-desk issue, new varieties, the future of the UK market and direct sourcing
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NZ kiwifruit firms declare merger deal
Two kiwifruit post-harvest firms in New Zealand have announced their merger to create a new, grower-owned supply co-operative.
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ArticleChileans see fruit export rise
Chilean fruit sendings in 2009/10 rose by 2.9 per cent, buoyed by table grape, apple and kiwifruit growth and progress on emerging markets.
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ArticleIron strengthens Zespri health claims
Results of new study into possible health impact of eating Zespri Gold suggest consuming kiwifruit can aid iron intake
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Primafruit bounces back after Tesco withdraws
Primafruit’s sales and profits have taken a hit in the past year following the loss of major customer Tesco.
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ArticleSeatrade ship joins NZ kiwifruit route
As New Zealand's kiwifruit export season draws to a close, new vessel joins Belgian shipping operator's specialised reefer fleet
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ArticleGames boosts sales of kiwifruit in India
India’s kiwifruit industry is crediting the Commonwealth Games, which takes place next month in Delhi, with helping improve sales of the fruit in the country
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ArticleEnza eyes global growth for kiwifruit
Company unveils programme for MEGAkiwi brand in Europe, as well as expansion plans in major markets such as Asia and the US
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Fluctuations in price prove a tricky prospect in exotics trade
Price fluctuations on several key products have proved a key, recurring theme over the last three months in the exotics category. Alex Lawson studies the market and talks to key figures across the wide-ranging exotics sector
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ArticleItalians rethink their options
Italy is home to a feast of fresh produce, but exports to the UK have been in decline in recent years. Anna Sbuttoni looks at the state of play ahead of annual Italian trade show Macfrut
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ArticleProfits down for NZ kiwifruit operator
Satara has reported a NZ$1.2m drop in pre-tax earnings for the first half of 2010
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ArticlePremature Italian kiwifruit "like walnuts"
Industry leaders denounce ongoing practice of shipping new-season kiwifruit too early, saying it risks damaging the business
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ArticleEarnings down at New Zealand's Satara
Kiwifruit and avocado cooperative sees industry yields fall and revenue drop 19 per cent year-on-year
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ArticleNew kiwifruit tool pares down carbon footprint
New Zealand crown research body Scion has spivved up Zespri’s plastic kiwifruit utensil to produce the Biospife.
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ArticleItalian kiwifruit crop '20-25 per cent' down
Unofficial forecast suggests recent poor weather conditions have had a dramatic impact on European country's production
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit exports stable in 2010
Following a decline in production and exports during 2009, New Zealand's kiwifruit business has remained steady this year
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ArticleKiwifruit features on drinks menu
US cocktail maker uses Zespri Green kiwifruit to renew an American classic at recent drinks event
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Zespri joins call for larger ships
New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri is supporting a shipping industry call for facilities to accommodate bigger ships.
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ArticleKiwifruit enters solid European market
Southern Hemisphere suppliers are enjoying buoyant sales in Europe where demand is proving strong and prices improved