Europe: Dulcis, volumes tripled for the first international commercial campaign

The 2024-25 commercial season will be the first real test for the Dulcis kiwi, which presents itself with quantities almost tripled compared to 2023: over 600 tons on 300 hectares of surface (500 from 2025). It also debuted in some selected European distribution chains, in Germany, Belgium and Spain. The new kiwi variety is developed by New Plant of Forlì, in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, and produced exclusively by Agrintesa-Alegra, Apofruit Italia and Orogel Fresco. “The 2024 harvest - says Mirco Zanelli, commercial director of Apofruit - is almost over and we are very satisfied with both the yields and the quality of the fruit. It is reasonable to expect a very positive reception from the market, both in Italy and abroad, thanks to the partnerships with large-scale distribution brands in various countries”. “Dulcis - adds Mauro Laghi of Alegra -: it is proving to be a strategic product: its harvest, in fact, has taken place about 10-15 days before ...