Berries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide berry industry, including berry growers , berry production, and the import and export of berries.
Lunar New Year edition of Asiafruit out now
Lunar New Year coverage, a special feature on Australia and a keynote interview with Guangzhou Jiangnan market chairman, Ye Canjiang in celebration of the wholesaler’s 30th anniversary headline this issue
Freshuelva expands international recruitment process
Association plans to source workers from Colombia, Ecuador and Honduras as well as Morocco this season
Produce Plus Summer out now
Scott Montague discusses the next chapter for Montague Farms and Australia’s berry category is in the spotlight ahead of BerryQuest 2025. Plus, features on summer favourites mangoes and stonefruit
South Africa’s blueberry shipments edge ahead of 2023
The country’s blueberry export business is winding down as it heads towards January
Research support for Michigan asparagus and blueberries
An agricultural engineer based at MSU is designing innovative technologies to support specialty crop production
Fruit exports up and running at Port of Chancay
Key products shipped through the port were blueberries, grapes, avocados and mangoes
Turkey’s Alya Fruits committed to top service
In the face of today’s plethora of challenges, Turkish exporter Alya Fruits continues to be focused on quality, innovation and expanding its global reach, says CEO Ceyhun Gündüz
Tropical Blue shows promise in Southern Europe, says GPG
Plantings of the early season low-chill blueberry variety have grown significantly in southern Spain
Sanlucar Fruit to invest in fruit production in Zaragoza
Blueberries, kiwifruit and grapes among the crops earmarked for production
Morocco expects another record blueberry crop
Production set to be around 80,000 tonnnes, 18.8 per cent higher than last season’s previous record crop
Delphy upgrades and expands its QMS Tomato tool
Growers can now access even better insights thanks to the new version’s fast and efficient data management, says developer
Fruit deepens international ties between Pengsheng and Peru
The fruit trade plays an increasingly important role in global economic development.
Frutura forms new division to power berry expansion
CEO David Krause tells Fruitnet about the company’s decision to consolidate its group-wide berry branding under the Sun Belle name
Blueberries and avocados lead Peru’s agricultural exports
Shipment of both products showed marked recovery in first ten months of 2024
BayWa plans to sell T&G, suggests Reuters report
Agency cites company presentation that apparently predicted sale after 2025
Freshuelva forecasts slight increase in berry acreage for 2025
Strawberry, blueberry and blackberry plantings up, while raspberries back to 2022 levels after two years of decline
North American greenhouse and irrigation partnership announced
Harnois Greenhouses and Dubois Agrinovation will offer a turnkey solutions combining high tunnel greenhouses and irrigation
Chilean blueberry campaign gathers pace
Committee reports slow start to season but better fruit quality compared to last year
Costa’s berry harvest kicks off in Tasmania
Recruitment for local employees across harvest operations is underway
Fruitmasters and Limgroup unveil seed-bred strawberry brand
Dutch companies launch Sonrosa, a seed-bred berry that reportedly grows in just 16 weeks
Nick Deppe scoops Fruiterers award
Clock House Farm production director wins the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers Management Award 2024
Agenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2025
Quick-commerce revolution, India’s rise as a producer of new fruits, and game-changing technologies among key topics in focus at premier industry event
Belgian apple and pear suppliers agree merger plan
Devos and Wouters to form one of Europe’s largest fruit companies when they combine their trading divisions in August 2025
Mountain Blue Orchards wins landmark court case in China
Victory marks first successful protection of Blueberry Plant Breeders Rights in China
Berries Australia signs MoU with CFNA to promote sustainable development of blueberry industry
Signing of the MoU marks a new stage in the collaboration between China and Australia in the blueberry industry
Tariff tactic runs risk of further inflation, says breeder
Plant Sciences’ Steve Nelson fears impact on winter imports from Mexico will mean a rise in prices for buyers in the US
CMA CGM to link Central America ports with Asia
New West Coast service out of Mexico set to offer region’s exporters closer connection to services across Pacific
Berry breakthroughs on show at BerryQuest
Tasmania hosts four-day event featuring farm tours, a conference and trade show with international speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities
Consistency key to category growth for Piñata Farms
Piñata Farms sees growth potential for Australia’s berry category, calling on industry to commit to higher quality fruit, improved cold chain processes and a better retail offering
The Place to go for frozen fruit
As demand for frozen fruit grows, Kristian Bayford hears how Place UK has embraced innovation during its 70 years in business to stay ahead of the curve and maximise product quality
Uptake of El Pinar strawberry varieties increases
Company closes the nursery campaign with a 20 per cent increase in plant sales
Ecuadorean blueberry exporters set sights on China
Industry seeking to secure phytosanitary protocol with Chinese government
Fruit and vegetable export growth for Spain
January-September exports climb 9 per cent in volume and 5 per cent in value, according to data processed by Fepex
Major berry marketing campaign wins EU support
Group of Dutch and Belgian companies agree deal to promote the fruit to young adults in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
Peruvian blues are first consignment to leave Port of Chancay
Fruit was grown by Qali, part of Agrícola Cerro Prieto
Asiafruit Thailand edition out now
New issue includes Fresh Focus Cherry with in-depth coverage of key developments in the global cherry trade, plus features on Thailand, berries and more