[1] In 1998, Zespri introduced the yellow kiwi in the Japanese market, and in 2000 in Europe.

In terms of size and weight, it does not show significant differences (between 5 and 8 cm long).

[2] Cultivation of the yellow variety is less widespread due in part to its high susceptibility to bacteriosis, especially canker (also known as PSA (Pseudomonas syringae pv.

[3] The first cultivar of gold kiwifruit, Hort16A, which is marketed internationally as ZespriGold,[4] suffered significant losses in New Zealand between 2010 and 2013 due to a PSA outbreak.

In 2012, almost half of New Zealand's yellow kiwifruit was lost, so Zespri developed a new variety, SunGold.