Kiwifruit Grown in California; Removal of Certain Inspection and Pack Requirements

This rule removes certain inspection and pack requirements prescribed under the California kiwifruit marketing order (order). The order regulates the handling of kiwifruit grown in California and is administered locally by the Kiwifruit Administrative Committee (Committee). This rule removes the requirement that fruit must be reinspected if it has not been shipped by specified dates, and also removes the minimum net weight requirements for kiwifruit tray packs. These changes are expected to reduce handler packing costs, increase grower returns, and enable handlers to compete more effectively in the marketplace.