The Kimito Apple: A Unique Fruit Enters the Global Stage
Jul 10, 2024 · The Kimito apple is a golden-hued apple variant originating from Hirosaki University in Japan. It is a late-maturing apple with impressive storage capabilities and a sweet, almost candied flesh with an unusually high moisture content at its core.
Japan looks to South Africa to cultivate its late-ripening yellow apple
Jul 9, 2024 · The Kimito apple, a new yellow apple variety developed by Japan’s Hirosaki University, will soon be grown in South Africa thanks to a partnership with Wismettac Foods. First registered in...
Japanese apple 'Kimito' to be produced in South Africa
Jul 12, 2024 · Wismettac Foods Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based food trading house Nishimoto Co. recently entered an agreement to produce Kimito apples in South Africa, The Asahi Shimbun reported. The venture aims to generate royalty fees for the university based on …
New pink apple variety in South Africa is creating a lot of excitement
Oct 14, 2024 · The Kimito apple, a new yellow apple variety developed by Japan’s Hirosaki University, will soon be grown in South Africa thanks to a partnership with Wismettac Foods. First registered in 2016, this late-ripening apple is known for its excellent storage properties as well as being light on labour.
PROUDLY SA: Japan looks to Mzansi to cultivate late-ripening yellow apple
The Kimito apple, a new yellow apple variety developed by Japan’s Hirosaki University, will soon be grown in South Africa thanks to a partnership with Wismettac Foods. First registered in 2016,...
Commercialisation of Plant Breeders’ Rights in the spotlight, as ...
Aug 12, 2024 · An apple plant variety (HFF63) developed by Hirosaki University in Japan, and marketed under the name ‘KIMITO’, is to be cultivated in South Africa before the end of 2024. The venture follows an agreement between the university and Japanese food wholesaler and distributor, Wismettac Foods Inc.
Japan seems to South Africa to domesticate its late-ripening yellow apple
The Kimito apple, a brand new yellow-apple selection developed by Japan’s Hirosaki College, will quickly be grown in South Africa because of a partnership with Wismettac Meals. First registered in 2016, this late-ripening apple is understood for its glorious storage properties in addition to being mild on labour.
Japanese apple variety to be cultivated in South Africa - FreshPlaza
Jul 8, 2024 · Developed at the Fujisaki Farm of Hirosaki University's Faculty of Agriculture and Life Science, the Kimito apple was registered in Japan in 2016. It is characterized by its yellow skin, white...
JAPAN LOOKS TO SOUTH AFRICA TO CULTIVATE ITS LATE-RIPENING YELLOW APPLE
Jul 9, 2024 · The Kimito apple, a new yellow-apple variety developed by Japan’s Hirosaki University, will soon be grown in South Africa thanks to a partnership with Wismettac Foods. First registered in 2016, this late-ripening apple is known for its excellent storage properties as well as being light on labour.
South Africa Cultivation to Boost Exports and Protect IP
The Kimito apple, developed by Hirosaki University in Japan, will be cultivated in South Africa under a deal with Wismettac Foods, ensuring year-round availability and export potential while protecting the university's intellectual property rights.
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