Kiwis, all season long
From May through October, Hillfresh keeps your shelves stocked. As one of the largest importers of Chilean kiwis in Europe, we combine trusted growers with controlled atmosphere storage to cover both parts of the season.
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Early and late season kiwi supply with precision
Two seasons, one smooth supply
Want kiwis from May through October?
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Reliable Chilean supply
Hillfresh supplies premium kiwifruit from Chile across two phases in the season, coordinating conventional supply first and controlled-atmosphere supply later to maintain quality and continuity from May through October. This approach aligns with best practices for extending the marketing window of ‘Hayward’ kiwifruit via controlled atmosphere storage.
Varietal focus
We focus on the globally established ‘Hayward’ variety for consistent size, firmness and post-harvest performance, well suited to long-haul programs and CA storage.
Origins and seasons
Our kiwi programs draw on Chilean orchards, aligning harvest timing (from mid-autumn in Chile) with European demand later in the year. Controlled atmosphere helps bridge late summer into autumn availability.
Packaging and handling
Kiwifruit performs best when pre-cooled quickly and stored near 0°C at high relative humidity; controlled atmosphere (low O2/elevated CO2) can extend storage life to many months while moderating ethylene-induced softening, supporting firm, market-ready fruit on arrival.
Explore kiwi supply options
Ask our team about season-long programs—from early conventional supply to late-season CA shipments, tailored to your ripeness specs and promo calendar.