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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Kiwi |
| Scientific name | Actinidia deliciosa |
| Family / Genus | Actinidiaceae / Actinidia |
| Produce category | Tropical Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Subtropical Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4030 |
| PLU — organic | 94030 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_4189 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 35.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hayward | 85% | Large oval fruit (80-120g), brown fuzzy skin, bright green flesh, excellent flavor, high vitamin C. The dominant commercial variety worldwide. Stores exceptionally well. Requires ~800 chill hours. Har |
| Bruno | 3% | Smaller than Hayward (60-80g), cylindrical shape, very sweet flavor, earlier ripening (mid-season). Popular in home gardens and specialty markets. Dense brown pubescence on skin. |
| Blake | 2.5% | Medium-large fruit, elongated shape, good flavor but slightly less sweet than Hayward. Early season variety. Good cold hardiness. Produces consistently. |
| Monty | 2% | Large fruit similar to Hayward, excellent storage characteristics, mid to late season harvest. Developed in New Zealand. Good disease resistance. |
| Abbott | 1.5% | Medium-sized fruit, very early season variety, good flavor when ripe. Less firm than Hayward. Popular in California production. |
| Allison | 1% | Early-mid season variety, medium to large fruit, good flavor profile. Performs well in warmer climates. Consistent producer. |
| Saanichton | 0.8% | Developed in British Columbia, Canada. Very cold hardy variety. Medium fruit size, good flavor. Popular in northern growing regions. |
| Elmwood | 0.7% | Large cylindrical fruit, excellent cold hardiness. Developed for North American conditions. Good yield potential. |
| Vincent | 0.5% | Very large fruit, late season variety. Excellent keeping quality. Requires specific pollinator varieties for optimal production. |
| Tomuri | 3% | Male pollinator variety (non-fruiting). Most commonly used pollinator for Hayward. Vigorous vine growth, prolific pollen production. Essential for commercial orchards. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 31°F.
- Freezing point: 29.7°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 2 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 20 μL/kg·h typical (10–40) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Store away from ethylene producers like apples, bananas, and avocados. Ethylene can be used commercially to initiate ripening but must be carefully controlled to avoid over-ripening during distribution.
Mixed-load compatibility
ethylene_sensitive_fruits
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Moderate growth driven by health-conscious consumers; awareness of high Vitamin C content supports demand. Gold kiwi varieties gaining market share. Per capita consumption approximately 1.8 lbs annually.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.85 |
| Income elasticity | 0.65 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.45 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Hayward (Green) | 85% |
| Zespri SunGold (Yellow/Gold) | 12% |
| Organic Green | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.5% |
Pack sizes
- 22-lb carton (7-kg)
- 18-lb flat
- 1-lb clamshell (consumer)
- 2-lb bag (retail)
- Count sizes: 25, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45 (per tray layer)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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