Brighter Bites & Zespri Kiwifruit Extend Partnership for 2023-2024 School Year

October 24, 2023 Brighter Bites

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, is thrilled to announce another year of partnership with Zespri™ Kiwifruit as a key partner for the current 2023-2024 school year. This partnership will have impact on all 11 programming cities this year.

Organic Green Kiwifruit Recalled Due to Possible Health Risk

August 9, 2023 FDA

David Oppenheimer and Company I LLC is voluntarily recalling from the market all one-pound clamshells of organic green kiwifruit described below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria.

Zespri Kiwifruit Supports Thriving Season With Marketing Programs Driving Shoppers to Stores

July 27, 2023 Zespri

Zespri takes its Taste the Obsession consumer campaign to a whole new level by offering consumers a chance to win a trip to New Zealand to visit their orchards and meet the passionate growers who are obsessed with growing the best-tasting kiwifruit.

Zespri Appoints Darren Lamothe as General Manager North America

July 13, 2023 Zespri

Zespri Kiwifruit is the fastest growing fruit in the fruit bowl and to continue this positive momentum in the market, Zespri is appointing Darren LaMothe as the new general manager to oversee North American operations. LaMothe has established himself as an integral member of the Zespri leadership team for the past four years developing the supply chain team in North America and Europe with supply chain reset efforts resulting in continuous improvements and standardization.

Chilean Kiwifruit Committee Launches 2023 Marketing Campaign for Green Kiwifruit

With more than 8,000 tons shipped to North America through Week 20, the Chilean Kiwifruit season is underway.  Retail promotions will kick off in mid-June and continue through August.