who ate the first kiwi fruit?

The first kiwi fruit, originally known as the Chinese gooseberry, was consumed by people in China, where it is native. The fruit was later introduced to New Zealand in the early 20th century, where it was cultivated and eventually renamed "kiwi" in reference to the country's flightless bird. While specific individuals are not documented as the "first" to eat the kiwi fruit, it was historically enjoyed by the indigenous people of China long before its global popularity.