Kiwifruit news

Gold kiwifruit each day reduce cold symptoms

Plant & Food Research to lead New Zealand research in horticulture and food development

Scientist recognised for contribution to kiwifruit science

Three new kiwifruit cultivars to be commercialised

Earnings from New Zealand's horticultural industries exceed $6 billion

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The kiwifruit industry, like many other industries, relies on innovation and quality to maintain a premium in the global marketplace. A broad research programme includes breeding new and novel varieties, with a focus on novel colours and flavours to excite consumers, as well as ensuring the kiwifruit industry is sustainable long term by developing tools and techniques to increase yield, minimise inputs and reduce environmental impacts.

*World Export Value 2007, FAO