This fuzzy fruit is a consistent seller. The likelihood of a kiwi purchase was the same as last year, with 26% of shoppers saying they bought the fruit in the past year.
05/06/2013
The first shipments of New Zealand kiwifruit should be on North America retail shelves two weeks earlier than expected.
04/22/2013
The Oppenheimer Group has named a new sales manager in its Chino Hills, Calif., office.
04/02/2013
The Kiwifruit Administrative Committee is seeking nominations for member and alternate positions.
03/13/2013
Importers expect strong kiwifruit markets as Italy yields to Chile this spring.
01/30/2013
Lower volumes of California and Italian kiwifruit are driving strong demand.
CHILE — Imports (21-41-29) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as April 29 to May 12. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 9-kilogram (19.8-pound) containers loose hayward 25-27s $18-20, 30-33s $17-19, 36-39s $16-18, 42-45s $15-17. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 9-kilogram (19.8-pound) containers loose hayward 25-27s $18-20, 30-33s $17-19, 36-39s $16-18, 42-45s $15-17. Quality good. *revised.