Wild history of an overlooked fruit that's now destined for fame

Resembling something more like green grapes with thicker and darker skin, the kiwiberry may be one of the healthiest and most underrated fruits around. It's also ancient, dating back more than 20 million years. But until the last century or so, they weren't even considered a valuable fruit – instead, their ornamental vines and flowers were the selling point.

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Category: History, Technology

Tags: Crops, Plants, Commercial, Discovered, Market, Historic, World Trade