Today, kiwi is produced in several countries around the world, mainly in tropical climates.
Kiwi fruit that will be discussed in this article by country is a fruit originating from China.
It is considered a berry because it grows on vines.
The most common type is fuzzy kiwi or Actinidia deliciosa.
The ripe fruit is fleshy in size and between 2 and 3 cm long.
The skin is brown and fluffy on the outside with pale yellow flesh and small black seeds inside.
The taste of kiwi is sweet and slightly sour.
Kiwi ingredients Kiwi is usually eaten raw, although some people prefer to eat it in water.
Because of its shiny color, it is often used as a decoration for cakes.
One of the most popular Kiwi dishes is pavlova, a meringue-based dessert.
It is rich in dietary fiber and vitamins C, E, and K.
This fruit is also said to have medicinal properties.
It has been shown in some studies to reduce asthma, asthma, and other breathing problems.
Kiwifruit is also associated with improved digestion in people with gastrointestinal problems.
History and culture of kiwi fruit Although originally from China, the kiwi was not introduced to New Zealand until the early 20th century.
The seeds were first planted in 1906 and bore fruit in 1910.
In the 1940s, it was grown commercially in New Zealand.
The fruit became popular during World War II among American soldiers stationed here.
It was first called kiwi around 1959 and in 1974 it became its exotic name.
In fact, the kiwi is also the national bird of New Zealand.
In the 1980s, other countries began to produce and export kiwifruit.
It takes about seven years for the seedlings to grow and bear fruit.
To save time, most trees are grafted onto a tree that has already been pruned.
Growers plant 1 male plant for every 3 to 8 female plants to ensure pollination.
Once mature, it is harvested by hand with trunks yielding 14,000 to 18,000 pounds per acre, depending on the age of the tree.
Production by country China (2.1 million tons) had the highest production of kiwifruit, accounting for 50% of the total production.
In addition, China's kiwifruit production surpassed that of the world's second-largest producer, Italy (555,000 tonnes) by four.
New Zealand (437,000 tons) ranks third in total production with 10%.
In China, kiwifruit production increased by +5.4% year-on-year during the period 2007-2018.
Other producing countries recorded these average annual growth rates: Italy (+2.6% y/y) and New Zealand (+1.1% y/y).
Harvest area 2007-2018 In 2018, the global harvested area of kiwifruit was 260,000 ha, an increase of 5.1% compared to the previous year.
