New Zealand adds supply of kiwi berries to China

Published 2024년 7월 4일

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The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has approved New Zealand kiwi berries for entry into the Chinese market, subject to specific phytosanitary conditions. Kiwi berries, which are smaller and smoother than traditional kiwis, must be produced in orchards with a traceability system, good agricultural practices, and integrated pest control. The GACC has identified eight quarantine pests associated with the berries, and any contamination will result in the rejection of the shipment and potential suspension of imports from the responsible orchard and packing plants. The kiwi berry export season in New Zealand spans from mid-February to mid/late March, and the country's production does not require cold treatment, unlike French kiwi berries.

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The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) announced that New Zealand kiwi berries will be able to enter the Chinese market if they meet a series of phytosanitary requirements. Kiwi berries differ from traditional kiwis in their size, similar to that of a large cherry or grape, and the smoother texture of their skin. Its flavor is sweet with some "tropical" touches, similar to kiwi. Among the requirements demanded by the GACC is that orchards that want to export must establish a traceability system and adhere to good agricultural practices, as well as have integrated pest control techniques. China has detected a total of eight quarantine pests in relation to New Zealand kiwi berries: Cnephasia jactatana, Ctenopseustis obliquana, Planotortrix octo, Planotortrix excessana, Epiphyas postvittana, Pseudococcus longispinus, Stathmopoda skelloni and Neofabraea actinidiae. If any type of contamination is detected in a shipment, it will be completely rejected by China. It may ...

Source: MXfruit