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Company expects to sell its NZ kiwifruit sales to top NZ$4.5bn, marking a return to form after last season’s underwhelming result
New protocol signed between governments grants access for kiwiberries after eight-year pause
Shift from own label aims to boost awareness and penetration of golden kiwifruit variety
Initiative is focused on improving health outcomes by encouraging people to swap out one unhealthy food for a serving of fresh produce every day
Shipments set to reach 139,000 tonnes for the 2024 season
On 13 June, China’s Premier Li Qiang officially visited New Zealand at the invitation of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Candine enjoys strong growth in Asia and French Pink Lady sales climb 30 per cent globally
Government says ten imported fruits will remain tariff-free until the end of September as it continues fight to curb food price inflation
Avocado issue spotlights launch of Australian campaign in India and a range of other exciting developments for the category across Asia
First investment from Zag innovation fund distributed to three pilots
Izmir and Samsun are collaborating to increase the latter’s exports of fresh fruit and vegetables, including experience-sharing in production and exports
Fact-finding trip designed to foster greater spirit of collaboration
The company’s current chief operating officer will replace the outgoing Dan Mathieson, who is leaving Zespri for Driscoll’s on 1 July
Hort Connections special edition features keynote interviews with Costa and Muirs. Plus, event preview and spotlights on packaging & grading, citrus and kiwifruit
Last month’s Freskon exhibition in Thessaloniki attracted more exhibitors and visitors from outside Greece than ever before, as competition heats up for multiple products on the European market
Global sales for 2023/24 up 2 per cent to NZ$3.99bn despite 10.5 per cent drop in global sales volume
Top names to share industry insights and updates at Shanghai event, which is co-hosted with three of China’s leading wholesale markets
New Zealand marketer says option to check and repack all 5,000 pallets would not guarantee food safety and could damage its brand reputation
Characters from the Disney and Pixar film will feature on stickers across select Del Monte products
Depreciation of the Japanese currency sees average per kilo cost of imports increase 14 per cent year-on-year in first quarter
Arrival of second and third shipments kickstart sales after delayed start due to mice contamination
Company extends its production further south to secure new supply of products including Calabrian clementines and Ondine flat peaches
The north of Greece is known for its reliable rainfall, but this year’s abnormally warm, dry weather is a worry for peach and nectarine growers preparing for the new campaign
No fruit from company’s first new-season consignment of SunGold will be released until further inspections have been carried out and any affected product is destroyed
First shipment of Zespri kiwifruit arrives in China alongside launch of Kiwi Brothers mascots in country
Europe and North America director Steven Martina confirms plan for bigger marketing campaign this year as the company targets sale of around 70m trays in Europe
The company now offers a comprehensive range of Southern Hemisphere Gold kiwifruit
New Zealand issue covers the apple and kiwifruit rebound following a tough few years, plus Fresh Focus South African Apples & Pears 2024 inside
Andrea Peviani and Fabio Zanesco will head up the new consortium, made up of 11 European kiwifruit producers
New FTA enters into force early on 1 May reducing tariffs on New Zealand fresh produce exports including kiwifruit and onions
Low European stocks augur well for the start of the Chilean kiwifruit campaign but New Zealand volumes are up
Demand in Europe and North America remains strong for Greek kiwifruit, says Youphoria Fruits’ George Kallitsis, as the campaign enters its final stages
As the first guidance for 2024/25 is released, CEO Dan Mathieson encourages growers to harvest their fruit as early as possible and start the season strongly
Retailers including Jumbo and Migros have apparently recorded higher avocado sales and reduction in waste thanks to arrival of AI-based checkpoints
Alongside next month’s Freskon exhibition in Thessaloniki where Poland is set to appear as the country of honour, visitors will be treated to conferences on apricots and kiwifruit, as well as a separate transport and logistics show
Having experienced rapid growth in its grape exports to markets across the globe, Lebanese producer Awdi Gardens sees potential for Lebanese cherries, plums and kiwifruit