All the news and market analysis for worldwide berry industry, including berry growers , berry production, and the import and export of berries.
Retailer says move backs British growers and is a UK retail first
Marc Werner speaks exclusively to Fruitnet about Costa Group’s transition to new ownership and how it plans to leverage the change to accelerate growth
New-season crop has been grown by Summer Berry Company and supplied by DPS
Whether it’s selecting the right strawberry varieties, marketing to consumers or overcoming challenges like climate change and high costs, Michiel Vermeiren, business unit manager fruit at Belgian cooperative Hoogstraten, sees cooperation as vital
British apple supplier Adrian Scripps joins trial to evaluate special ‘listening’ technology, which could interpret stress signals in plants and help growers produce more sustainably
One of Europe’s top berry breeders offers her thoughts on what kind of fresh berry varieties will be needed in future
Climate targets for 2030 cover the reduction of emissions throughout the chain
Kasey Cronquist, president USHBC and NABC, tells Fruitnet that US production volumes will remain stable this year, with pricing and demand favourable
The fruit is now being exported to markets like Poland, Croatia and Germany
Company reveals plan to develop soft fruit production in Sicily and to sell the berries under its own brand
The Belgian-Dutch company is the first to introduce a UV-C robot on a large scale that can drive autonomously throughout the greenhouse without using a pipe rail system
The Belgian exporter is intent on boosting its range of products and growing in new markets including the UK, which experienced shortages last year
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The Italian fresh produce exhibition is set to host a special Egyptian pavilion, organised by Expolink, the Egyptian Exporters Association
Collaboration with Hivekovics Family Orchards will test strawberry varieties on-site to expand product diversity for supermarkets
Blue Pearl has small footprint, is easy to transport and delivers high speeds and accuracy, company said
Extensive visit by South African fresh produce industry to India brings home positive vibes
Strawberry volumes from Belgium are set to rise in the coming weeks as the new campaign hits its stride, but the main issue going forward is diminishing returns for growers
Company is making major strides in its work to develop robotic raspberry harvesters
Fruit and vegetable imports climbed 11 per cent in volume and 26 per cent in value during the opening month of the year
Blueberry grower-marketer continues to target growth in the category as it pursues premium product distribution model
Mina Eissa, formerly of Egyptian exporter Ghabbour Farms, founded RejoicePro Consulting in 2018 with the aim of helping growers in Egypt to export their fresh produce
James Wightlim, Graeme Ison and Nicole Sweeney join the Piñata Farms team
Colombia has the potential to become a key player in the global blueberry market
Improved genetics and better agronomic management “key” in overcoming climate stress says Dr Prometeo Sánchez
Group reveals improved year-on-year results for the opening fiscal quarter of 2024, with revenue climbing 21 per cent
Australian fresh produce company develops and grows the world’s heaviest blueberry according to Guinness World Records
Early ripening variety delivers consistent, uninterrupted production until the end of the season, consortium says
Bomarea and AvoAmerica Peru set to bolster distributor’s supply base as global demand for both products continues to grow
Company says it plans “aggressive” expansion of supply base across North and South America as retail demand for premium-quality blueberries continues to grow
Farmers union in Valencia has asked Spain’s Minister of Agriculture to act over reported discovery of Hepatitis A in February
Fresh produce industry expected to mount ‘legal challenge’ against PPWR, which singles out plastic packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables but leaves other food categories unaffected
Producer embarks on 12-month domestic supply thanks to a new energy solution to make glasshouse production more efficient and sustainable
As MEPs and EU member states consider outlawing plastic packaging for fruit and veg, industry leaders fear such a move could do enormous damage, as is already predicted in Canada
Tariffs on shipments of fresh, frozen and dried blueberries go down from 30 per cent to 10 per cent
Company says investment will enable it to expand its strawberry and tomato production capacity and invest in new technology like robots
Top local and international players to discuss rapid market evolution as India’s premier fresh produce event returns to Mumbai
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