Once known as Chinese gooseberry, kiwis were given the name “kiwi” by New Zealand fruit exporters after the flightless kiwi birds, which are endemic to New Zealand. The most popular type of A.

K iwi, also known as the Chinese gooseberry, is a small but nutrient-rich fruit packed with vitamins, minerals, and powerful ...

Also called kiwifruit, Chinese gooseberry, or yang tao, kiwi originated in northern China, where it was mostly eaten for medicinal purposes. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that kiwi ...

In the lush orchards of New Zealand, a small, unassuming fruit thrives, known for its vibrant green flesh and unique flavour: the kiwi also referred to as the Chinese gooseberry. Nestled beneath ...

In the 1950s, a New Zealand fruit export firm changed the name of the Chinese gooseberry to the kiwi and sparked a billion-dollar industry. Show more The kiwi fruit is synonymous with New Zealand ...

The disputed history of Thailand’s national dish, why the Chinese gooseberry was rechristened the kiwi, and how chef Ken Hom introduced TV audiences to Chinese cookery. Show more Max Pearson ...

Ben Hurley will be the MC at a celebration of the 65th anniversary of the renaming of the Chinese gooseberry as kiwifruit. It was 65 years ago that the kiwifruit was born. Brought to New Zealand ...