Have eaten kiwi, no issue, but while cutting skin off kiwi at work wearing latex gloves, suddenly broke out in hives on arms. use latex gloves at work to handle food but never had a reaction to them before. am i now allergic to kiwi?

Probably not: Given that you were wearing latex gloves at the time, it is unlikely that the kiwi was the culprit. Contact allergies and food eating allergies can be different, and are processed differently by the immune system. Allergies can develop after repeated exposure, so it is more likely that you have developed a latex allergy. You should see a doctor for proper testing to be sure.