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  Global blueberry demand rises as supply becomes more diverse

  Global demand for blueberries continues to rise, with North America and Europe leading the way, according to the latest RaboResearch Blueberry Update 2025. The report highlights growing consumption alongside an increasingly diverse global supply landscape

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  Dole importer builds new ripening centre near Warsaw

  Polish company Nature’s Produce begins construction of new distribution facility for ready-to-eat avocados, mangoes, and other exotic fruits

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  Ifco expands southern Italy operation with three new hubs

  Reusable packaging specialist expands logistics footprint to strengthen regional partnerships and ensure container availability during peak seasons

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  Planasa acquires Illinois Foundation Seeds to expand vegetable breeding

  Takeover expected to accelerate innovation in fresh produce varieties, as well as reinforcing EW Group’s commitment to sustainable agriculture

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  Work resumes at Hortifrut’s Chao facility following worker protests

  Company said agreement has been reached with union over working conditions

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  Fruitnet Berry Congress returns to London

  Leading global event for the berry business brings a broad array of supply chain partners – including retailers and suppliers – together for two days of talks, networking and study tours

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  Comment: Planning reform is crucial to berry sector’s future

  It is not unreasonable to think we are exactly the kind of industry any government of the modern age should be falling over itself to grow. And a national planning framework would do exactly that, writes British Berry Growers chairman Nick Marston

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  New event aims to supercharge Scotland’s organic sector

  A new event aims to bring Scottish organic farmers and growers together to capitalise on continued market growth and favourable policy support by the Scottish government

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  Polytunnel refusals are troubling: We need them to climate-proof UK production

  Tunnel installation is a small price to pay for climate resilient food production and planning rules should reflect that, writes Nina Pullman

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