Kiwifruit
All the news and market analysis for worldwide kiwifruit Industry, including kiwifruit growers, kiwifruit production, and the import and export of kiwifruit.
New Zealand and India strengthen horticultural ties
Signed MOC set to foster technical exchanges, harvest and post-harvest management, training, and the sharing of technological expertise
Zespri approves red-fleshed kiwifruit commercialisation in Italy
Approval comes as initial guidance for the 2025/26 season forecasts strong returns for growers
Seeka deploys New Zealand-made robot at kiwifruit packhouse
Robot stacker trialed at Seeka Kiwi Kool Packhouse in Te Puke
Registrations open for Fresh Produce Vietnam
Join leading suppliers, buyers and retailers to explore opportunities in the booming Vietnam market
Coming soon: Fresh Focus Italy 2025
Fruitnet’s special annual publication promotes the very best of the Italian fresh produce trade to an international audience of buyers and importers
Zespri’s first kiwifruit charter of 2025 departs for China
The Kowhai is transporting Zespri SunGold and RubyRed to Shanghai, and is due at the end of the month
New plantings boost South Africa’s kiwifruit business
The country’s climate is seen as ideal for growing varieties that are in demand globally
Zespri Zag Innovation Fund kicks off second year with mission to propel a sustainable future
Fund calls for innovators to find solutions that drive meaningful decarbonisation and enhance orchard productivity
Chilean exporters set sights on Vietnamese market
Kiwifruit and blueberries next products in line to secure market access
Seeka begins gold kiwifruit harvest
Picking begins in New Zealand growing regions Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay
Dulcis wins the Taste of the Year award
Italian organic kiwifruit is awarded the prestigious quality seal in Spain and Portugal
RubyRed harvest begins New Zealand’s earliest-ever kiwifruit season
Following a very positive growing period, marketer Zespri looks ahead to another record-breaking crop
Lower volume but higher quality for Chilean kiwifruit campaign
Committee highlights the importance of harvesting fruit at its optimal point of ripeness to guarantee good results
Zespri increases household penetration surpassing 100mn households for the first time
Milestone reflects the kiwifruit marketer’s focus on brand-led marketing
Seeka begins kiwifruit harvest with RubyRed
Strong crop on the cards for red kiwifruit variety grown in New Zealand
New Zealand hosts Indian kiwifruit development delegation
Delegation from Nagaland visits Zespri operations as part of efforts to develop Indian kiwifruit production
Biosecurity NZ investigates after second Auckland fruit fly found
KVH alerts New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry to second trap find in Auckland suburbs since start of year
Zeus Kiwi laments prices despite demand outstripping supply
The Greek exporter is enthusiastic about new markets for its kiwifruit as the company expands production, but pricing and climate pressures continue to cause frustration
Rypen celebrates rapid sales success
It’s Fresh has already sold more than a million Rypen Case Liners, with its new tech striking a chord with southern hemisphere grape suppliers
Zespri aspires to produce greenest fruit possible
In our exclusive interview with chief marketing, innovation and sustainability officer Jiunn Shih, we explore what the sustainability means for the kiwifruit supplier
Smart fruit management: BIOMETiC’s latest innovations at Fruit Logistica 2025
Find out how the company’s AI-driven processing helps fruit suppliers to address market challenges
Zespri on track to top NZ$4.5bn sales goal
Marketer forecasting strong returns for growers thanks to record crop
Analysis: New Zealand’s exports back on track
Wayne Prowse brings you up to speed on recent key trends in the country’s fresh fruit export trade
Comment: South Africa appears ready to expand
The country’s fruit exporters are more confident this year as production continues to grow, but they must continue to pay attention to potential supply chain disruptions
Nergi kiwi berry marks 20 years with new-look logo
Two decades ago, the kiwi berry was completely unknown to European consumers, but Nergi’s positioning as a healthy snackable fruit alongside the berry category has aided the brand’s rise to success
Zespri to expand Northern Hemisphere SunGold production
Expansion of group’s global kiwifruit volumes supports Zespri’s efforts to deliver 12-month supply to customers
Zespri RubyRed kiwifruit volumes to double this season
Jason Te Brake says it’s an “exciting time” for RubyRed, with increased volumes “great news” for consumers
Japan’s fruit import volumes remain flat but hit record value
Total fruit imports stay below ten-year average in 2024, but reach record value due to weak yen
Perfectly ripened kiwis with Softripe
Frigotech will showcase what is possible for kiwifruit at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
BayWa takes legal action to secure restructuring
Not all of its lenders have approved the company’s proposed transformation, as it seeks to offload a large portion of its debt
Video: Kikokà brings new value to kiwifruit category
Chris White heads to Italy and discovers how the consortium plans to achieve commercial success with premium varieties under its new brand
Zespri secures positive insurance settlement for Crown Garnet mice incident
Kiwifruit marketer reaches NZ$24.1mn settlement recovering a substantial portion of losses
Smart solutions for packing house success: BIOMETiC at Fruit Logistica
How real-time measurements and advanced tracking can ensure quicker, error-free delivery to retail customers Q Eye Stereo in action
Zespri CFO to step down
Richard Hopkins will take on a new CFO role with New Zealand energy company Mercury in April
The Greenery targets €1.5bn sales through BelOrta partnership
CEO David Markowski tells Eurofruit why strategic alliance with Belgian group is so important in today’s market
Key challenges in the produce sector drive automation trend
MAF Roda’s Vincent Boulbes, export sales manager, Daniel Bourdin, general manager for China, and Chris Bray, New Zealand business development manager, discuss the drivers of automation and the challenges and opportunities in sorting