Primland expands yellow kiwifruit offer from Southern Hemisphere

Primland said that South African kiwifruit volumes are up 40% compared to previous years.

April 15 , 2024

India fruit trade attracts California almonds, Washington apples and Australian cherries

Global fresh fruit exporters have their sights set on India. We round up the month's top headlines about the India fruit trade.

April 14 , 2024

Chilean kiwifruit harvest delayed over brix level

The Chilean Kiwi Committee said the late start won’t impact the fruit yield, but that the harvest had been delayed to increase the brix content.

April 05 , 2024

First Zespri kiwifruit of season en route to United States

The season’s first two shipments of Zespri kiwifruit from New Zealand are expected to arrive at the Port of Philadelphia and the Port of Los Angeles by the end of April.

April 04 , 2024

Labor strike looms at Chilean ports, as harvest season continues

Chilean port workers plan to stop all operations and begin striking Thursday, resulting from the inability to establish a satisfactory agreement with government. 

April 03 , 2024

New Zealand kiwifruit gets tariff relief under EU trade deal

The deal will remove tariffs on exports like New Zealand kiwifruit, and benefit the country’s meat and dairy industry.

March 27 , 2024

Chile: Fortius Fruit Export boosts sales to major markets

The company, which focuses on products such as grapes, cherries, apples, pears, plums, kiwis, avocados, and citrus, expects to reach US$5 million in sales by 2028.

March 19 , 2024

Zespri stands by auspicious 2024 export forecast

CEO Dan Mathieson says the company has been able to leverage challenges in the market to secure greater value and offset losses.

February 26 , 2024

Zespri to ship 193 million trays of kiwifruit in 2024

While still early in the season, Zespri’s latest supply estimate reflects the positive growing conditions seen across New Zealand in recent months.

February 15 , 2024

Chilean kiwifruit production projected to reach 130 thousand tons

According to Carlos Cruzat, president of the Chilean Kiwifruit Commission, will reach similar production volumes than in 2023, approximately 130,000 tons. 

February 14 , 2024