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Italy is the leading European producer for kiwifruit
Italy
Wednesday 03 October 2012
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Italy has increased production of kiwi by 12% and is undoubtedly the largest European producer.
Italy produces about 70% of kiwifruit in the northern hemisphere.
A recent report to the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicates that Italy produces about 70% of kiwis in the northern hemisphere and is the first European producer of kiwifruit with 448,232 tonnes produced in 2011/2012, an increase of 12% compared to 2010/2011
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Approximately 75% of production is exported. The business calendar is November to May The main producing regions are Latium (7,200 ha) Piedmont (4,950 ha) Emilia Romagna (3,250 ha) and Veneto (3,200 ha).
Approximately 75% of production is exported. The business calendar is November to May The main producing regions are Latium (7,200 ha) Piedmont (4,950 ha) Emilia Romagna (3,250 ha) and Veneto (3,200 ha).
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