În 1904, directoarea unei școli s-a întors din vacanța din China cu mai multe semințe ciudate, pe care le-a plantat. Ce a răsărit din pământ și ce s-a întâmplat acum, după 122 de ani

The kiwi fruit's history in New Zealand began in 1904 when Mary Sabel Fraser brought Chinese gooseberry seeds from China. These seeds were planted by farmer Alexander Allison, leading to the first fruit production in 1910. Initially called Chinese gooseberry, the fruit was renamed kiwi in 1959 for the U.S. market, helping to boost its popularity. During World War II, American troops stationed in New Zealand developed a taste for the fruit, further increasing interest. Today, New Zealand is a leading kiwi exporter, accounting for over 65% of global kiwi exports.