China Has More Trademarked Gold Kiwi Fruit than New Zealand

What would you respond if someone asked you where the majority of the kiwi fruit in the world is grown? Even if they had no prior knowledge of the various kiwi harvests, it is likely that New Zealand would be the most common answer given to them. Literally, the locals are referred to as Kiwis. They even have a bird. And sure, that is frequently where the fruit is grown. However, it is no longer the main supplier, particularly for Sungold kiwi.

This fruit, which was first introduced to New Zealand in 1904 and is officially known as Zespri Sungold Kiwi, originated in China. These were the green kiwifruit that was more widely known. All New Zealand kiwifruit growers came together to form Zespri in 1997. A new strain of kiwi that was less hairy, tastier, and had golden flesh instead of green was one of the products of their labor. Additionally, it was their own distinctive brand that was patented, and the nation has 9,000 hectares of it growing.

Unfortunately for New Zealand, 12,000 hectares of the golden fruit are already being illegally grown in China. Zespri is the sole owner of the legal right to cultivate the golden kiwi for commercial purposes. Sadly, the people that grow it in China don't give a damn.