Kiwi

October — May

Fresh winter supply from Spain

Spanish kiwis are usually harvested from October to November, with stored fruit available until May. Peak export season is December to March, when the kiwis have top flavour and freshness. Main production area in Spain is Galicia, followed by Asturias, Basque Country and Navarra.

Kiwis from Spain have a balanced sweetness and acidity, with high juice content and a firm texture. The most common variety is the green Hayward, although yellow kiwi is rising in popularity.

Varieties

Green kiwis (Nov — May)

Green flesh, hairy skin, balanced sweet-acid taste and good storage capacity. Represents most of the Spanish production. Varieties like Hayward, Bruno, Monty, Abbot.

Yellow kiwis (Oct — Apr)

Smooth skin, no fuzz, with a sweeter, tropical flavour, lower acidity and consumer-friendly. Varieties like SunGold and Jin Tao.

Red kiwis (Oct — Mar)

Red centre, very sweet and aromatic, with high antioxidant content. Varieties like Hongtang and Rossy Red.

Harvest season by Variety

Green kiwis

Yellow kiwis

Red kiwis

Sizes and packaging

Spain Export Kiwi Calibres (EU standard).
Packaging formats
- Usually 3 or 10 kg

Size code	Weight (g)	Diameter (mm)
18	140-160 g	65-70 mm
20	120-140 g	60-65 mm
23	100-120 g	55-60 mm
25	90-110 g	50-55 mm
27	80-100 g	45-50 mm
30	70-90 g	<50 mm