2014 Kiwifruit Minimum Grade Change
Relaxation of Minimum Grade Requirement for Imported Kiwifruit and Kiwifruit Grown in California
Docket Number: AMS-FV-13-0032; FV13-920-1 FIR
Effective: March 7, 2014
Summary
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has adopted a final rule that relaxed the minimum grade requirement for kiwifruit imported into the United States and for kiwifruit grown in California, that are shipped to the fresh market, by increasing the tolerance of kiwifruit which is “badly misshapen” from 7 percent to 16 percent. This change is intended to facilitate the packing of fruit to meet the minimum grade requirement and reduce costs associated with re-sorting and repacking this grade of fruit.
Contact
Kathie M. Notoro, Marketing Specialist, or Martin Engeler, Regional Director
California Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order and Agreement Division,
Fruit and Vegetable Program, AMS, USDA
Telephone: (559) 487–5901
Fax: (559) 487–5906
Supporting Documents