324 kg! The first batch of New Zealand kiwiberries arrives in Shanghai

Published 2025년 3월 3일

Tridge summary

A shipment of New Zealand kiwifruit, marking the first since a 2016 ban, has been cleared for entry into China. The shipment, from the Freshmax Group, includes Munch'n kiwi berries flown to Shanghai Airport and cleared for distribution. The retail price of the kiwi berries, available from February to April, is significantly higher than locally grown kiwi berries, which are more abundant during the summer and autumn festivals. The import of these kiwifruits does not require cold treatment, unlike French kiwifruits which were previously allowed to be imported to China.

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Original content

On the afternoon of February 28, a batch of New Zealand kiwifruit weighing 324 kilograms arrived at Shanghai Airport after an 11-hour flight. After customs inspection, it was quickly cleared and entered the country. This is the first batch of New Zealand fresh kiwifruit that has obtained quarantine access in my country since the implementation of the "Announcement on Plant Quarantine Requirements for Importing Fresh New Zealand Kiwifruit" in June 2024. It is understood that the first batch of kiwifruit brands is Munch'n, from Freshmax Group, an Australian fresh fruit and vegetable supplier. Freshmax has offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Chile, Peru, Indonesia and Turkey. Turkey operates cold chain distribution and export business, and its products include apples, pears, avocados, bananas, berries (kiwi, blueberries, strawberries), cherries, citrus, grapes, durian and jackfruit. Munch’n kiwi berries are produced in New Zealand and are available from February ...

Source: Guojiguoshu