Zespri looks forward to record kiwi campaign 

Zespri looks forward to record kiwi campaign 
In Zespri’s November forecast for the 2023/24 season, the kiwi specialist reports record prices for green, organic green and RubyRed, with SunGold varieties.
Wed 29/11/2023

The new yellow kiwi project has a name: “Kikoka”

The new yellow kiwi project has a name: “Kikoka”
At Fruitattraction in Madrid, RIVOIRA Group (Italy) finally revealed, during a crowded press conference, the name of the NEW BRAND created for the marketing of the two recently launched yellow-fleshed varieties: "KIKOKA."
Thu 19/10/2023 by Rivoira

“KIKOKA” is the new yellow kiwi

At Fruitattraction in Madrid, RIVOIRA Group (Italy) finally revealed, during a crowded press conference, the name of the NEW BRAND created for the marketing of the two recently launched yellow-fleshed […]
Wed 18/10/2023 by maria valenzuela

Kiwi industry joins forces to boost global consumption

Kiwi industry joins forces to boost global consumption
At the 42nd convention of the International Kiwifruit Organization (IKO), which took place in Chile in mid-September, producing and exporting countries came together to analyse the current state of the […]
Wed 04/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Kiwifruit rising in popularity

Kiwifruit rising in popularity
New Kantar research published by Zespri finds that kiwifruit has climbed two spots to become the seventh most popular fruit in key markets. Kantar has tracked the rise of kiwifruit’s […]
Wed 27/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Optimism about 2024 kiwifruit campaign in New Zealand

Optimism about 2024 kiwifruit campaign in New Zealand
This year’s NZ kiwifruit campaign has been a challenging one due to poor pollination, wind, flooding, hail, and cyclones. Speaking to the New Zealand Herald, New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated […]
Tue 26/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Fears for NZ kiwifruit crop due to high winter temperatures

Fears for NZ kiwifruit crop due to high winter temperatures
The warm winter in New Zealand, with some of the highest temperatures recorded in 110 years, is threatening this year’ kiwifruit crop. The New Zealand Herald reports that kiwifruit growers […]
Thu 24/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

NZ expects one of smallest crops in two decades

NZ expects one of smallest crops in two decades
This year’s kiwifruit crop in New Zealand is set to be one of the smallest in 20 years, although quality is expected to be high. Zespri forecasts that the challenging […]
Tue 22/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

New Zealand’s kiwi producers expect far smaller 2023 crop

New Zealand’s kiwi producers expect far smaller 2023 crop
New Zealand’s kiwifruit producers are estimating far lower volumes this year, although quality is expected to be high. This is the result of difficult weather conditions during the 2023 growing […]
Wed 24/05/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

New Zealand’s 2023 kiwi crop to fall due to severe frosts

New Zealand’s 2023 kiwi crop to fall due to severe frosts
The once-in-a-generation frosts that struck New Zealand in early October have led Zespri to project a 10-15% reduction in its green and gold kiwifruit volumes for 2023 season. The regions […]
Tue 22/11/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

New Sweeki Red kiwifruit hits the market

New Sweeki Red kiwifruit hits the market
After two years of commercial trials, Origine Group has launches its SWEEKI RED kiwifruit, co-branded with the OKiwi variety brand. The fruit (HFR18 red kiwi variety) is characterised by its […]
Thu 10/11/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Prospects for Zespri production in Iberian Peninsula

Prospects for Zespri production in Iberian Peninsula
In Europe, Zespri is now considering extending its kiwi production to Spain and Portugal. Speaking to Efeagro at the Fruit Attraction fair in Madrid in October, marketing director of Zespri […]
Wed 19/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

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