A school principal brought Chinese gooseberry seeds in 1904; kiwifruit hits record forecast

Sep 22, 2026 - 18:00
A school principal brought Chinese gooseberry seeds in 1904; kiwifruit hits record forecast

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In 1904, Mary Isabel Fraser introduced Chinese gooseberry seeds to New Zealand, igniting a transformative journey in agriculture. By 1910, these seeds bore fruit, and in 1959, exporters rebranded the fruit as 'kiwifruit' for U.S. markets. Today, New Zealand holds the title of the largest kiwifruit exporter globally, with production on the rise, overcoming past diseases and anticipating record exports for the 2025/2026 season.

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