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  Berry shortages and ‘tsunami of grapes’ bound for Europe

  Heavy rain, wind, and port issues are disrupting exports from Morocco, Spain and South Africa, with berries and grapes among top affected

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  Camposol launches Origin global genetic breeding programme

  Frst two varieties, Sol One and Maia Blue, are already being produced at commercial scale and have been well received by the market

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  Orsero Group plans €5mn investment in Italy and Spain

  Strong expected performance in its core distribution business sets Italian company up for year of expansion in Europe and North America

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  Nick Marston to step down as British Berry Growers chair after nine years

  Under his leadership, UK berry industry has expanded to be worth more than £600m in Gross Value Added, supporting over 16,000 jobs

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  European demand for Egyptian strawberries stays strong

  Adverse weather conditions in Morocco and Spain have disrupted berry supplies to Europe this winter, with buyers turning instead to Egypt

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  Fruit Logistica 2026: New Product Showcases celebrates its premiere

  Fruit Logistica launches new innovation format: Eleven new products from the fresh produce, machinery and technology, and logistics segments

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  Focus on fibre brings fruit and veg into spotlight

  Only a quarter of Brits can identify food high in fibre despite eating about half the recommended amount, according to a new report from M&S, as weight loss medication brings opportunities for fresh produce industry

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  Chilean blues go on marketing offensive in Argentina and Brazil

  One of the Blueberry Committee’s key goals this season is to boost exports to regional markets

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  Berry hard to spot: New puzzle aims to boost winter mood

  Four berries are hidden in a new ’Where’s Wally’-style breakfast brainteaser put together by British Berry Growers to help boost dopamine levels and encourage berry consumption at breakfast

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