Severe damage for kiwifruit production

Frost has made considerable damages.

The association "El Comité del Kiwi" has provided an initial assessment. All kiwifruit growing regions are affected, more than 50% of orchards have serious damages.

The Committee believes that the production will fall by 60% and may even fall by another 10%, depending on the evolution of damage. The collapse of production will cause a loss of sales estimated 120 million U.S. dollars.

Not to forget other negative consequences: the loss of profitability of this year could lead to a reduction of kiwi plantations in the country, the production of the next year could be compromised, the affected areas by Psa virus could increase ; the falling of production will lead to job losses at all stages (production, storage, packaging, transportation). .

source : comite del kiwi cl