Harvest of Hayward variety kiwifruit has started, good demand and price up to €1.20 in Greece

Published 2024년 10월 16일

Tridge summary

The harvest of Hayward kiwifruit has begun in major regions, with producers seeing improved prices from 90 cents to 1.20 euros per kilo for high-quality fruit compared to last year. However, yields are lower at about 2 tons per hectare, affecting total income. Producers are worried about rising post-harvest costs due to increased packaging and energy expenses. Talks with ELGA are planned for compensation related to wind storm damages. Despite these challenges, market demand is strong, and exports are expected to proceed smoothly, though there are concerns about the effects of high summer temperatures on post-harvest longevity.

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Original content

Harvesting of Hayward variety kiwifruit has officially begun in the country's productive growing zones. Market demand is good and producers are seeing better prices this year than last year. Last year the average producer prices ranged from 90 cents to 1 euro per kilo, depending on the sizes. We remind you that kiwifruit should meet the appropriate maturity standards, (i.e. 6.2 Brix degrees of maturity and an average dry matter content of 15%, provided for by EU and national legislation). The president of the Agricultural Cooperative (AS) PESCO, Ilias Grinias, emphasizes to AgroTypos that "the harvest of kiwifruit of the Hayward variety has started normally. This year we have excellent quality and sizes in kiwifruit production. The market gives the region a producer price of 90 cents and reaches 1.20 euros per kilo for good quality. Last year the average producer prices ranged from 90 cents to 1 euro per kilo, depending on the sizes. Tomorrow Thursday (17/10) the representatives ...

Source: Agrotypos