Kiwi fruit (1965, 1966)

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   Merriam-Webster has 1966 for "kiwi fruit."  OED has 1968 and 1970 cites.  Probably the LOS ANGELES TIMES and SUNSET magazine will have a bit earlier than the below.


   16 August 1965, NEW YORK TIMES, pg. 20:
   There are Kiwi berries from New Zealand ("we used to belong to the 'Fruit of the Month Club'")...

   13 August 1966, NEW YORK TIMES, pg. 30:
_Kiwi Fruit_
_On Market_
   Chinese gooseberries, also known as kiwi fruit, are in metropolitan markets for the third season in increased quantities.