Berries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide berry industry, including berry growers , berry production, and the import and export of berries.
TSBC secures rights to grow innovative raspberry varieties in Portugal
Company signs five-year deal with Advanced Berry Breeding to produce Malaika and Zawadi
Planasa acquires ABZ Seeds
Andijk-based ABZ is the global leader in F1 hybrid strawberry seeds
Ava Berries celebrates success of Alicia and Catalina strawberries
Angus Soft Fruits says it is “thrilled” with the response to new strawberry varieties Alicia and Catalina, bred by the Ava Berries Breeding Programme, with plans underway to scale up production to meet growing demand
Bakker Barendrecht begins construction on fresh produce centre
Greenyard-owned group expands with a state-of-the-art centre in Ridderkerk, including the ”largest ripening centre in Europe”
BayWa takes legal action to secure restructuring
Not all of its lenders have approved the company’s proposed transformation, as it seeks to offload a large portion of its debt
Coming soon: Fresh Focus Berry 2025
Fruitnet’s special annual publication is the perfect platform to promote your brand to the global berry business
Register now and save… Grow your berry business at Fruitnet Berry Congress! 🌱
Join the biggest names in the berry industry at Fruitnet Berry Congress, the world’s premier event dedicated to the international soft fruit business, at the Ahoy Convention Centre in Rotterdam on 13-14 March.
Driscoll’s, Hortifrut, and Rabobank share knowledge at Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025
Several of the world’s leading berry companies will take part in Fruitnet’s event on 13-14 March in Rotterdam
Driscoll’s opens new Australian high-tech tissue culture laboratory, foundation nursery and R&D facility
Victorian facility will reduce Driscoll’s reliance on third party nurseries
Hortifrut Genetics launches gemstone-inspired brand strategy
Aim is to enhance brand recognition and highlight the “exceptional” quality of new berry offerings
Polish berries in pole position
Polskie Jagody’s Dominika Kozarzewska talks about the company’s expanding range, diversifying markets and the formation of the new Horticulture of the Future Cluster
MPs meet blackcurrant growers to discuss opportunities
Ribena producer Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I arranges meeting in Westminster
Koppert tech allows more efficient pest control in strawberries
A novel application system for natural predators is revolutionising control of key pests in UK strawberry crops
Berry boss talks up year-round potential
David Sanclement, CEO of The Summer Berry Company, explains why he sees opportunities to expand 52-week UK production, particularly in strawberries
Oman produces first blueberries
Four Southern Highbush varieties grown in Jabal Al Akhdar in government-backed project
Inka’s Berries expands production footprint
Production of new Abril Blue+ variety moves into Ica
Chilean blueberry shipments pick up the pace
Exports up 7 per cent on the same period last year, according to the Chilean Blueberry Committee
Comment: Data tools drive Driscoll’s improvement
Fresh4cast and berry marketer Driscoll’s were nominated for a Technology Champion Award at the recent FPC Fresh Industry Awards. We asked Fresh4cast’s Michele Dall’Olio to tell us more
Squid game could extend life of strawberries
Scientists based in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, have uncovered a potential alternative way to double fruit’s shelf-life
MSC switches India-Africa service from Coega to Cape Town
Move expected to benefit exporters in South African’s Western Cape region that want to sell more in the Gulf and Indian subcontinent
The Greenery targets €1.5bn sales through BelOrta partnership
CEO David Markowski tells Eurofruit why strategic alliance with Belgian group is so important in today’s market
Fresh Produce Vietnam: agenda announced
Fruitnet’s brand-new event in Ho Chi Minh City explores every aspect of the booming Vietnam market
Hans Liekens joins Planasa as global head of innovation
Liekens brings a wealth of experience, having previously worked at Fall Creek, Chiquita and Tropicana
British berry industry future “under threat”
Growers warn of difficult year to come despite the British berry sector hitting record milestones
Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch return to Australian shelves in 2025
New season of premium strawberries available to Australian consumers through the first three months of the year
Egypt’s Pico widens range as global presence grows
As Pico Modern Agriculture expands with new products, new varieties and new markets, its continued focus on premium quality, timely deliveries and innovation ensures the Egyptian company’s standing as a trusted supplier
Fall Creek announces leadership changes
Cort Brazelton will serve as acting president and CEO with Kevin Murphy assuming the role of executive chair of the board
Colina Fruits plans European expansion
The berry importer outlines goal to become leading international fruit supplier
Key challenges in the produce sector drive automation trend
MAF Roda’s Vincent Boulbes, export sales manager, Daniel Bourdin, general manager for China, and Chris Bray, New Zealand business development manager, discuss the drivers of automation and the challenges and opportunities in sorting
Tough times for Mexican berries
Growers and exporters face significant headwinds as they ease into 2025, according to Aneberries
Mahaberry & 8 Berries host Indian strawberry conference with partner Nova Siri Genetics
Events in Mahabaleshwar and Tamil Nadu showcased NSG’s breeding programme including its latest strawberry varieties
IPD showcases developing countries in Berlin
The Import Promotion Desk will offer a platform to more than 40 companies from nine countries at Fruit Logistica
Fieldstone enjoys booming berry business
Production of cranberries and other berry categories is on the rise at Fieldstone in Poland, driven by growing consumer demand for healthy options
Coming soon: Fresh Focus South Africa 2025
Fruitnet’s special annual publication brings the best of South Africa’s fresh produce export business to the attention of buyers worldwide
US blueberries get export funding boost
The country’s Highbush Blueberry Council is awarded US$1.5m to further develop export market opportunities
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