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GBC2017: the story on social media

Fruitnet.com rounds up the best content from across the social media networks during Global Berry Congress 2017

GBC2017: the story on social media
GBC2017: the story on social media
  1. View of the main stage from the back of a packed room at #GBC2017 #photography #event #design #berries #vector #GraphicDesign #Rotterdam https://t.co/Rb1nurnxin
    View of the main stage from the back of a packed room at #GBC2017 #photography #event #design #berries #vector #GraphicDesign #Rotterdam pic.twitter.com/Rb1nurnxin
    Design Fruitnet@designfruitnet
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 18:20:02
  2. Thumbnail for GBC2017 lays down berry health challengeGBC2017 lays down berry health challenge
    More than 400 delegates attended Global Berry Congress 2017 in Rotterdam, a record attendance for the annual event
    fruitnet
  3. Today we're attending the Global Berry Congress! #GBC2017 https://t.co/NU2bsws0L4
    Today we're attending the Global Berry Congress! #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/NU2bsws0L4
    Nature's Pride@NaturesPride_
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 14:44:24
  4. A fun start to #GBC2017. Great networking and #fresh ideas at this year's Global Berry Congress. https://t.co/zYmk34VwEs
    A fun start to #GBC2017. Great networking and #fresh ideas at this year's Global Berry Congress. pic.twitter.com/zYmk34VwEs
    Mike Knowles@mikefruitnet
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 00:10:17
  5. Vandaag staat onze fotoboothbus in het WTC van Rotterdam voor het Global Berry Congress! #gbc2017 #photobooth #fotobus #rotterdam #wtcrotterdam #iloveberries #promotie #giveaway #volkswagen #transporter #merk activatie #photomarketing #photoboothtrends #photobooth
    Vandaag staat onze fotoboothbus in het WTC van Rotterdam voor het Global Berry Congress! #gbc2017 #photobooth #fotobus #rotterdam #wtcrotterdam #iloveberries #promotie #giveaway #volkswagen #transporter #merk activatie #photomarketing #photoboothtrends #photobooth
    Fotobelevenis
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    Mon, Mar 27 2017 17:15:38
  6. All about the berries today at @berrycongress in Rotterdam. Registering over 400 delegates might have sent us a bit crazy @lauramn85 pic.twitter.com/6TJuWumnjp
    Nina Pullman@nina_pullman
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 09:53:44
  7. Bryan Roberts of TCC Global addressing a record crowd at #GBC2017 with a look at new retail trends. https://t.co/CzgGRmmwnw
    Bryan Roberts of TCC Global addressing a record crowd at #GBC2017 with a look at new retail trends. pic.twitter.com/CzgGRmmwnw
    Maura Maxwell@maurafruitnet
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 07:40:09
  8. Here @berrycongress.......how the supplier can win? Some solutions. #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/FrX8OhQkpX
    Felix Moritz@FelixFruitnet
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 07:37:25
  9. When consumers like to eat their berries: UK, France, and Germany are not the same, says @IpsosMORI's Pippa Bailey #freshideas #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/GmuBvFz9VVhttps://t.co/GmuBvFz9VVpic.twitter.com/GmuBvFz9VVhttps://t.co/GmuBvFz9VVpic.twitter.com/GmuBvFz9VV
    Berry Congress@berrycongress
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 07:50:55
  10. French shoppers eat more seasonally than in the UK. Why? Almost 80% believe they won't taste good, double UK levels. #freshideas https://t.co/SBRUkfJFgv
    French shoppers eat more seasonally than in the UK. Why? Almost 80% believe they won't taste good, double UK levels. #freshideas pic.twitter.com/SBRUkfJFgv
    Berry Congress@berrycongress
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 08:04:42
  11. #GBC2017 taste is king https://t.co/A7DgedQZcl
    #GBC2017 taste is king pic.twitter.com/A7DgedQZcl
    myfruit@myfruit
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 07:52:31
  12. What a great presentation @berrycongress! Lots to learn and 'hot topics' #brexit, #immigration and the best bit, #perceptions #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/n0ZP4bEKJshttps://t.co/n0ZP4bEKJspic.twitter.com/n0ZP4bEKJshttps://t.co/n0ZP4bEKJspic.twitter.com/n0ZP4bEKJshttps://t.co/n0ZP4bEKJspic.twitter.com/n0ZP4bEKJs
    Felix Moritz@FelixFruitnet
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 08:03:24
  13. Blueberry planted area was 20k hectares in 1995. Now approaching 160k. #GBC2017 https://t.co/WAbWe1rudC
    Blueberry planted area was 20k hectares in 1995. Now approaching 160k. #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/WAbWe1rudC
    Berry Congress@berrycongress
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 08:32:00
  14. mikefruitnet
    Mike Knowles@mikefruitnet
    World highbush #blueberry production will be over 904,000 tonnes by 2021, predicts Cort Brazelton of Fall Creek Farm & Nursery #GBC2017
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 08:38:11
  15. Thumbnail for Future proofing blueberry demandFuture proofing blueberry demand
    GBC2017 looks at ways to develop effective marketing strategies to deal with the rise in global blueberry production
    fruitnet
  16. #GBC2017 also frozen blueberries are looking to enhance flavour and eating experience https://t.co/KwmfuURIwN
    #GBC2017 also frozen blueberries are looking to enhance flavour and eating experience pic.twitter.com/KwmfuURIwN
    myfruit@myfruit
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 08:44:21
  17. #GBC2017 networking break https://t.co/1Jy1fTHEOJ
    #GBC2017 networking break pic.twitter.com/1Jy1fTHEOJ
    myfruit@myfruit
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 09:03:42
  18. Tech talks now in progress at @berrycongress, first up is Ilip and Sirane with a new solution to extending shelf life https://t.co/7kMeLtpL2b
    Tech talks now in progress at @berrycongress, first up is Ilip and Sirane with a new solution to extending shelf life pic.twitter.com/7kMeLtpL2b
    Nina Pullman@nina_pullman
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 09:14:09
  19. Hmmmm, they seems to be busy here.....👍🍓🍓#veripack #spain, thanks for coming #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/vtVmLluB8L
    Felix Moritz@FelixFruitnet
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 09:36:33
  20. We've been connected on social media for ages, so it's great to meet @ArnaudBuard in person for the first time! #GBC2017 #FreshIdeas https://t.co/zGOJurZm7K
    We've been connected on social media for ages, so it's great to meet @ArnaudBuard in person for the first time! #GBC2017 #FreshIdeas pic.twitter.com/zGOJurZm7K
    Chris White@chrisfruitnet
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 09:57:36
  21. Innovation in berry technology: now your measuring devices connect straight to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth! #FreshIdeas #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/5oYr3PcQwE
    Berry Congress@berrycongress
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 09:52:56
  22. Snack packs: Massimo Bellotti of Veripack says better packaging helps grow your berry sales. #freshideas #GBC2017 https://t.co/5DOIbSFdlh
    Snack packs: Massimo Bellotti of Veripack says better packaging helps grow your berry sales. #freshideas #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/5DOIbSFdlh
    Berry Congress@berrycongress
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 10:05:23
  23. #GBC2017 Bellotti (Guillin): siamo pronti per soluzioni packaging per lo snack, per i giovani e per aumentare le occasioni di consumo pic.twitter.com/LvzgryGBx4https://t.co/LvzgryGBx4pic.twitter.com/LvzgryGBx4https://t.co/LvzgryGBx4pic.twitter.com/LvzgryGBx4https://t.co/LvzgryGBx4pic.twitter.com/LvzgryGBx4
    myfruit@myfruit
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 11:30:25
  24. Nice to see our exhibitors talking businesses @berrycongress! Thanks for coming #dupont #GBC2017 🍓🍓 https://t.co/AAUEy4CFYq
    Nice to see our exhibitors talking businesses @berrycongress! Thanks for coming #dupont #GBC2017 🍓🍓 pic.twitter.com/AAUEy4CFYq
    Felix Moritz@FelixFruitnet
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 12:15:54
  25. TomFruitnet
    Tom Joyce@TomFruitnet
    Stephan Weist of Rewe: Sustainability has many definitions, but for many consumers it can be simplified to 'local is better'. #GBC2017
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 10:20:05
  26. Sale is easy, resale is what it is all about - Stephan Weist @globalberry #GBC2017 https://t.co/WYd7dn801P
    Sale is easy, resale is what it is all about - Stephan Weist @globalberry #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/WYd7dn801P
    Tim Jacobsen@jacotimsen
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 09:57:17
  27. Thumbnail for Link berry varieties to consumer trends, says retail managerLink berry varieties to consumer trends, says retail manager
    The berry business is ‘at the start of a long journey’, Rewe Group's Stephan Weist told delegates at the Global Berry Congress
    fruitnet
  28. TomFruitnet
    Tom Joyce@TomFruitnet
    Stephan Weist, Rewe: Consumers buy berries initially out of an impulse, but it is always taste that brings them back. #GBC2017
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 10:25:28
  29. #GBC2017 unexpected interest in packaging and communication innovations https://t.co/BNKehXrqxn
    #GBC2017 unexpected interest in packaging and communication innovations pic.twitter.com/BNKehXrqxn
    myfruit@myfruit
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 10:27:59
  30. TomFruitnet
    Tom Joyce@TomFruitnet
    Eric Li of Yiguo expects online to account for 20% of fresh food sales in China in next 3-5 years, from current ~5%. #GBC2017
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 10:41:11
  31. #GBC2017 how technology is changing ecommerce in China: 80% of orders are already coming from mobile and tablet https://t.co/BFesmj0q7t
    #GBC2017 how technology is changing ecommerce in China: 80% of orders are already coming from mobile and tablet pic.twitter.com/BFesmj0q7t
    myfruit@myfruit
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 10:34:57
  32. Thumbnail for Ekland presents new board line-upEkland presents new board line-up
    The soft fruit specialist’s recently appointed CEO brings more than 30 years of marketing and branding experience to his new role
    fruitnet
  33. mikefruitnet
    Mike Knowles@mikefruitnet
    This is big news for #freshproduce branding. Pink Lady experience applied to strawberries. Also, an exclusive unveiled at #GBC2017 :-)  https://twitter.com/eurofruit/status/846739545718755329 …
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 18:55:53
  34. Did I say....@berrycongress is the perfect scenario for news and developments in the #berry business? Check this out! #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/ObkEtvkPTx
    Felix Moritz@FelixFruitnet
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 12:58:23
  35. So much to talk about when it comes to berries! #GBC2017 #FreshIdeas pic.twitter.com/toLYZoUoLg
    Berry Congress@berrycongress
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 13:38:16
  36. Honeyberries are a star and destined to be "bigger than blueberries" by 2060, says Logie Cassells. #GBC2017 https://t.co/JTeoP5yccu
    Honeyberries are a star and destined to be "bigger than blueberries" by 2060, says Logie Cassells. #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/JTeoP5yccu
    Mike Knowles@mikefruitnet
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    Tue, Mar 28 2017 12:56:44
  37. Thumbnail for Honeyberries: Are they the fifth berry?Honeyberries: Are they the fifth berry?
    Higher prices, lower costs and less competition may tempt northern growers into honeyberries, according to speakers at the Global Berry Congress
    fruitnet
  38. Jan Marc Schulz, SFI: The fresh market for haskap (honeyberries) will come, but we need the volume. #GBC2017 https://t.co/ypvflV338f
    Jan Marc Schulz, SFI: The fresh market for haskap (honeyberries) will come, but we need the volume. #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/ypvflV338f
    Berry Congress@berrycongress
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 13:11:30
  39. nina_pullman
    Nina Pullman@nina_pullman
    Interesting session on honeyberries at @berrycongress. Looks like a long blueberry, also known as haskap. Are they the fifth berry??
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 13:16:36
  40. nina_pullman
    Nina Pullman@nina_pullman
    German berry growers are facing big challenges from the SWD fruit fly, says Peter Stremer of research institute Landwirtschaftskammer
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 13:31:08
  41. Mihai Ciobanu of Fresh4cast is rolling out the data analysis for #GBC2017. Lots of significant growth in key markets. https://t.co/NY18fvyCTH
    Mihai Ciobanu of Fresh4cast is rolling out the data analysis for #GBC2017. Lots of significant growth in key markets. pic.twitter.com/NY18fvyCTH
    Mike Knowles@mikefruitnet
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 14:44:57
  42. Now @berrycongress good presentation for #data and #statistics lovers. Thanks to Fresh4cast 👍, #berry good!! #GBC2017 https://t.co/zQGyS0pNF0
    Now @berrycongress good presentation for #data and #statistics lovers. Thanks to Fresh4cast 👍, #berry good!! #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/zQGyS0pNF0
    Felix Moritz@FelixFruitnet
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 14:44:09
  43. Mihai Ciobanu of Fresh4Cast: blueberry exports are growing from Spain 🇪🇸 #freshideas #GBC2017 https://t.co/p2LgQwZBjR
    Mihai Ciobanu of Fresh4Cast: blueberry exports are growing from Spain 🇪🇸 #freshideas #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/p2LgQwZBjR
    Berry Congress@berrycongress
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 14:39:54
  44. TomFruitnet
    Tom Joyce@TomFruitnet
    Mihai Ciobanu, Fresh4Cast: High disposable income Gulf nations, inc Saudi & Kuwait, are getting a real taste for strawberries. #GBC2017
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 14:48:35
  45. Asia has added the equivalent of Europe in population terms over the last 15 years. #FreshIdeas #GBC2017 https://t.co/wtQM0sjADy
    Asia has added the equivalent of Europe in population terms over the last 15 years. #FreshIdeas #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/wtQM0sjADy
    Berry Congress@berrycongress
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 14:59:55
  46. Boom: Peter McPherson outlines the growth of the blueberry business in the last 30 years. #FreshIdeas #GBC2017 https://t.co/8w4dIHcoGp
    Boom: Peter McPherson outlines the growth of the blueberry business in the last 30 years. #FreshIdeas #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/8w4dIHcoGp
    Berry Congress@berrycongress
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 15:02:48
  47. Australia only country growing blueberries 52 weeks a year #GBC2017 https://t.co/hJXyWSi92W
    Australia only country growing blueberries 52 weeks a year #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/hJXyWSi92W
    myfruit@myfruit
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 15:05:31
  48. Growth: that's always the story in blueberries. #FreshIdeas #GBC2017 https://t.co/hnECDLjQJo
    Growth: that's always the story in blueberries. #FreshIdeas #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/hnECDLjQJo
    Berry Congress@berrycongress
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 15:06:28
  49. Year-round Australian blackberry supply is coming - maybe 2-3 years from now, says Peter McPherson of Costa. #GBC2017 https://t.co/dksRO5ENop
    Year-round Australian blackberry supply is coming - maybe 2-3 years from now, says Peter McPherson of Costa. #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/dksRO5ENop
    Berry Congress@berrycongress
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 15:10:02
  50. Where next for berries? Look at the circles and the arrows! #FreshIdeas #GBC2017 https://t.co/BD8T1R3Fte
    Where next for berries? Look at the circles and the arrows! #FreshIdeas #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/BD8T1R3Fte
    Berry Congress@berrycongress
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 15:22:34
  51. chrisfruitnet
    Chris White@chrisfruitnet
    Audio exclusive: Demand growth in berries depends on quality, says Peter McPherson at @berrycongress #GBC2017  https://soundcloud.com/chrisfruitnet/demand-growth-in-blueberries-depends-on-quality?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=twitter …
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 16:56:38
  52. Discussion: @mikefruitnet quizzes our expert panel on the future for trade growth in berries. #GBC2017 https://t.co/tSY7tnbcwb
    Discussion: @mikefruitnet quizzes our expert panel on the future for trade growth in berries. #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/tSY7tnbcwb
    Berry Congress@berrycongress
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 15:47:36
  53. Thumbnail for Premium markets for berries are now in Asia tooPremium markets for berries are now in Asia too
    Price competition in Europe means that the best berries are also now coming to Asia where premium markets are growing fast, says berry industry veteran Ian Simmonds. It's now affecting supplies to markets such as the UK.
    chrisfruitnet
  54. Great day at @berrycongress #GBC2017 @SymborgBioAg talked about microorganisms in berries production, success stories and results achieved🍓�pic.twitter.com/506AieR93t� https://t.co/506AieR9pic.twitter.com/506AieR93thttps://t.co/506AieR9pic.twitter.com/506AieR93t
    Symborg@SymborgBioAg
    ·
    Tue, Mar 28 2017 19:40:53
  55. 1st stop @berrycongress tour! La visita despierta el interés de nuestros delegados internacionales #GBC2017 🍓🍓 pic.twitter.com/Tyf4Rtkj5O
    Felix Moritz@FelixFruitnet
    ·
    Wed, Mar 29 2017 07:58:27
  56. We are getting a bit technical @berrycongress double cropping, reduction of chemicals, and questions from our delegates #GBC2017 🍓🍓 pic.twitter.com/fML25n3JGh
    Felix Moritz@FelixFruitnet
    ·
    Wed, Mar 29 2017 08:58:51
  57. That was a great visit! Heading our 2nd destination! Que bien ver a nuestros delegados súper activos y preguntando! #GBC2017 pic.twitter.com/MwZHVC9OGmhttps://t.co/MwZHVC9OGmpic.twitter.com/MwZHVC9OGmhttps://t.co/MwZHVC9OGmpic.twitter.com/MwZHVC9OGmhttps://t.co/MwZHVC9OGmpic.twitter.com/MwZHVC9OGm
    Felix Moritz@FelixFruitnet
    ·
    Wed, Mar 29 2017 09:14:24
  58. 2nd stop @berrycongress tour. #GBC2017 🍓🍓 pic.twitter.com/TyqvonKmOz
    Felix Moritz@FelixFruitnet
    ·
    Wed, Mar 29 2017 09:55:04
  59. 2nd stop @berrycongress tour, great! An interesting mix of #berries here, #frozen berries and more #GBC2017 🍓🍓 pic.twitter.com/k3Mmlbrf9h
    Felix Moritz@FelixFruitnet
    ·
    Wed, Mar 29 2017 10:25:16
  60. 2nd stop @berrycongress tour. Interesting mixture....#GBC2017 🍓🍓 https://t.co/N9UxYJRFNn
    2nd stop @berrycongress tour. Interesting mixture....#GBC2017 🍓🍓 pic.twitter.com/N9UxYJRFNn
    Felix Moritz@FelixFruitnet
    ·
    Wed, Mar 29 2017 10:46:01
  61. On the way to our 3rd visit @berrycongress tour 🚌. Hah! I've spotted a nice truck with #berries!🍓🍓#GBC2017 🍓🍓 pic.twitter.com/jgt6nDGjN8
    Felix Moritz@FelixFruitnet
    ·
    Wed, Mar 29 2017 11:08:46
  62. Nice to meet @octinion' CEO & founder during our 1st visit @berrycongress 🚌, their new tech certainly got lot of interest within our hosts. pic.twitter.com/j1eDYwIWbe
    Felix Moritz@FelixFruitnet
    ·
    Wed, Mar 29 2017 11:39:10
  63. Thumbnail for Labour issues laid bare at GBC2017Labour issues laid bare at GBC2017
    A special session at Global Berry Congress focused on wide ranging topics such as modern slavery and automation
    fruitnet
  64. Double decker berry production being trialled at Hoogsteaten R&D centre, the next stop on the #GBC2017 study tour. You need very long arms. https://t.co/IhwpUT4IIu
    Double decker berry production being trialled at Hoogsteaten R&D centre, the next stop on the #GBC2017 study tour. You need very long arms. pic.twitter.com/IhwpUT4IIu
    Maura Maxwell@maurafruitnet
    ·
    Wed, Mar 29 2017 12:03:48
  65. How to turn cow dung into heat and light to power year-round strawberry production at Loos Nursery in Holland. Impressive! pic.twitter.com/ONASZ45p7w
    Maura Maxwell@maurafruitnet
    ·
    Wed, Mar 29 2017 08:50:23
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