Zespri to Offer 100,000 Kiwifruit Servings Free to Children This Year! 'Kiwi for Kids 2026' Recruitment Starts May 13 – Supporting Children's Healthy Growth Through the Zespri Nutrition Reform Project

Zespri International Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director and President: Iichiro Anzai) announced the start of recruitment for 'Zespri Kiwi for Kids,' an initiative that provides kiwifruit free of charge to elementary school children, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. This program is part of the 'Zespri Nutrition Reform Project,' which addresses dietary and nutritional issues in Japan. This marks the third year of this initiative. This year, we will again deliver 100,000 servings of Zespri Kiwifruit to children nationwide, helping them add a 'delicious nutritional habit' to their daily diet. ■ 'Zespri Kiwi for Kids,' a huge success last year, is back again this year! Zespri promotes the 'Zespri Nutrition Reform Project' with the goal of creating a society where everyone can easily and enjoyably achieve a balanced diet. As part of this project, 'Zespri Kiwi for Kids' aims to provide growing children with kiwifruit, which is rich in essential nutrients for daily life, thereby allowing them to experience the joy and deliciousness of eating fruit. Last year, we received many applications from facilities and organizations nationwide, and numerous positive feedbacks such as 'children happily ate them' and 'it was a good opportunity to eat fruit.' This year, we have prepared 100,000 servings of kiwifruit to support the healthy growth of even more children. ◆ About the Nutrition Reform Project: https://zespri-eiyou-kaikaku.com/ For facilities wishing to provide food education, we offer a food education tool to learn about the importance of a nutritionally balanced diet and the nutrition of kiwifruit, as well as worksheets for children to think about and draw balanced meals. We sincerely look forward to your participation! 【'Kiwi for Kids 2026' Recruitment Overview】 Recruitment Start Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:00 AM * The recruitment will end once the planned provision quantity (100,000 servings) is reached. Provision Start Date (Implementation Period): Monday, June 1, 2026, to Monday, August 31, 2026 Eligible Recipients: Elementary school children Eligible Applicants: Child-focused facilities/organizations nationwide that support the healthy growth of children (Elementary schools, after-school care facilities, children's sports clubs, cram schools, children's cafeterias, food banks, food pantries, children's homes, single-parent support groups, etc.) Provided Product: Zespri SunGold Kiwi, total 100,000 servings Provided Materials: * Kiwi Brothers 10-Nutrient Poster (B5 size) * Kiwifruit Nutrition Leaflet (for parents) * Food Education Tool, Children's Worksheets (only for those requesting: only for organizations/facilities conducting food education) Application Conditions: * Ability to store kiwifruit in a refrigerator at 1℃ to 5℃ until provision after delivery. * Cooperation in submitting an organizer's report and photos of the implementation. How to Apply: Please check the application terms and conditions and precautions via the dedicated application form below before applying. https://polaris-hc.com/zespri-nutritionseminar2026/ ◆ About Zespri Kiwifruit Kiwifruit contains 10 types of nutrients that are desirable to include in daily diets, packed into a small fruit. Zespri Green Kiwifruit has an exquisite balance of sweetness and tartness and is rich in dietary fiber, which modern people tend to lack, making it perfect for supplementing insufficient fiber. Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit, popular for its tropical sweetness, is rich in Vitamin C, and just one can provide the daily required amount of Vitamin C. * Click here for more details on kiwifruit nutrition: https://www.zespri.com/ja-JP/blogdetail/8-important-nutrients ◆ About Zespri Zespri aims to contribute to the development of people, communities, and the environment worldwide through the blessings of the small kiwifruit. By adding even a small kiwifruit to daily diets, we hope to help create delicious and healthy eating habits, and will continue to provide useful information on diet. Zespri Customer Service TEL: 0120-171491 / Reception Hours: 9:00-17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and New Year holidays) / Email: info.japan@zespri.com