Increase of the Italian kiwifruit production

Fructidor's agent in Italy informs us of an increase in the Italian kiwifruit production. Indeed, forecasts for the 2002-2003 season are 311 000 tons of fruit, that is to say a 22% rise. As for France, it forecasts a 9% rise with 57 000 tons whereas Greece expects a 47% drop with only 20 000 tons.