Berries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide berry industry, including berry growers , berry production, and the import and export of berries.
Dogtooth appoints Jorge Heraud as chairman
Robotic harvesting specialist appoints Blue River Technology co-founder as new chairman of the board
Belgian strawberry suppliers mark start of new season
The strawberry campaign is kicking off in Belgium, with the first sale of the season by BelOrta growers Colembie and Colemberry, and a day of activities planned by Hoogstraten
Inka’s Berries sends first blueberries to Taiwan
Shipment marks latest milestone in company’s international expansion
BerryQuest International sets scene for future of Australian berry industry
Over 500 delegates come together in Tasmania for Berries Australia event
‘Women are shaping future of farming’, says ASF breeding programme director
Lucy Wilkins of Angus Soft Fruits reflects on the challenges and opportunities for women in horticulture ahead of International Women’s Day
Agrovision appoints Jim Trahanas as CTO
Former McKinsey CTO brings extensive experience in leading transformative technology initiatives
REO Veiling simplifies identity to REO
Belgian cooperative REO Veiling has changed its corporate identity to REO, accompanied by a new logo and company motto, ‘Together it tastes better’
Viveros California makes new raspberry variety available to all
Growers can now access Vica Alegría under a free marketing model
US consumers ‘will pay more’ after tariffs come into effect
Leading expert in agricultural economics predicts Trump duty will mean higher prices for Mexican avocados
Stellar line-up for Fresh Produce India
India’s premier business event is back in Mumbai on 3-4 April with an exciting line-up of top speakers, unique experiences and first-rate networking opportunities
Interview: Costa eyes key supply window with Laos berry project
Peter McPherson, consulting advisor to Costa Berry International, talks exclusively to Fruitnet about the group’s pioneering new berry plantation in Laos
Costa Group launches new berry growing operation in Laos
Major international berry grower-marketer plans to develop 200ha of blueberry plantings by 2028 and sees Laos emerging as a key supply hub for Asia markets
New research uses natural tree sap to extend shelf life of fresh produce
Queensland research group finds natural plant extracts and light can prevent spoilage in strawberries by 20 per cent
Potential for more UK fruit exports to Singapore
Market opportunities are likely to increase as Singaporean economy continues to recover from Covid and tourism rebounds
Camposol closes an “extraordinary” 2024
Revenues up 18 per cent by the end of 2024, while EBITDA reaches a record growth of 68 per cent
Final countdown for Fruitnet Berry Congress
The world’s leading event for the fresh berry business prepares to open its doors in Rotterdam
BerryWorld and Tropic Cool team up for new Rwanda venture
Rwanda Berries plans to establish farmland and create over 1,200 new jobs
FruitMasters adds Bestum to Best of Berries range
The largest Dutch fruit cooperative aims to expand its availability of top-quality, sweet blackberries this year
Berries top Australian horticulture ahead of BerryQuest International
Berries had the highest production value of any Australian fruit in 2023/24
Agrovision harvests first commercial blueberry crop in Yunnan
Company says first batches of Meiyili-branded fruit sold out within 24 hours
Australian horticulture production value reaches A$17bn
Annual Horticulture Statistics Handbook shows total production value up 4.3 per cent year-on-year
Hortifrut obtains Leaf certification in Morocco and Peru
Move significantly increases availability of Leaf-certified berries for the European market
Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch to launch in Germany and Middle East in 2025
Following a successful launch in the US in 2019, Driscoll’s is preparing to introduce its premium soft fruit range in new markets
Neolithics calls for data collaboration to cut waste
A staggering 46 per cent of fruit never reaches the consumer, according to David Kat of Neolithics, who spoke at Fruit Logistica about the importance of data collection and data sharing to reduce waste along the produce supply chain
Rypen celebrates rapid sales success
It’s Fresh has already sold more than a million Rypen Case Liners, with its new tech striking a chord with southern hemisphere grape suppliers
New genetics change face of Peruvian blueberry industry
Fall Creek and Sekoya varieties account for almost half of the country’s export acreage
South Koreans get a taste for Chilean fruit
High per capita consumption of fruit and vegetables makes this an attractive market for Chilean exporters
Hoogstraten to stage fifth International Strawberry Congress
The Belgian city of Antwerp will once again host the International Strawberry Congress this September, with organisers Hoogstraten promising a “blend of commerce and science”
Fruitnet Berry Congress: discount delegate rate extended 🍓🫐
One month to go before the world’s leading event for the fresh berry business meets in Rotterdam
Analysis: New Zealand’s exports back on track
Wayne Prowse brings you up to speed on recent key trends in the country’s fresh fruit export trade
Peruvian agri-exports register strong growth in 2024
Increase driven by growth in shipments of blueberries, avocados, citrus and other fruits
Comment: South Africa appears ready to expand
The country’s fruit exporters are more confident this year as production continues to grow, but they must continue to pay attention to potential supply chain disruptions
Produce veteran Dorn Wenninger to chair Saga Robotics board
Norwegian company welcomes Wenninger to help accelerate growth of its robotics services in UK and US
Nergi kiwi berry marks 20 years with new-look logo
Two decades ago, the kiwi berry was completely unknown to European consumers, but Nergi’s positioning as a healthy snackable fruit alongside the berry category has aided the brand’s rise to success
Mexican blueberry production to fall 9 per cent in 2025
USDA report shows that producers are shortening their export window to avoid overlap with Chile and Peru
Driscoll’s flies high in Circana brand rankings
Global fresh berry leader has been recognised as the second-placed retail food and beverage brand in Circana’s latest rankings