Business · 04/03/2014Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
USDA Relaxes Kiwifruit Minimum Grade Requirement
Summary
The US Department of Agriculture has adopted a new rule allowing for a higher tolerance of misshapen kiwifruit, from 7% to 16%, in an effort to reduce costs and streamline the packing process for kiwifruit grown in California and imported into the US.
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