Berries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Berry Industry, including berry growers , berry production, and the import and export of berries.
IQB teams up with Osiris to develop new blues varieties
Australian and Chilean companies join forces to provide the market with new high-quality varieties this year
SAVRpak launches ground-breaking shelf-life extension solution
The company said its moisture control technology that can triple shelf-life of berries, leafy greens and cucumbers
Flavorite takes on brand new look
Australian fresh produce company reveals updated brand after nearly 30 years of operation
Blueberries can cut dementia risk
Latest studies from University of Cincinnati show regular consumption in middle life can help those at increased risk of Alzheimer’s
SanLucar Tunisia welcomes new cohort of young graduates
The company works with public training centres in the country so that young talent can build a future in the agriculture
Adriëlle Dankier named as new CEO of Nature’s Pride
Dutch importer confirms current chief executive officer Fred van Heyningen will step down as of 1 June
Agrovision secures US$210m to fund continued expansion
Chairman Steve Magami said capital will allow company to pursue strategic opportunities on a global scale
Belgian campaign launches in UK
Belgian produce marketers are targeting retail and foodservice companies in the UK with a message of high quality and sustainability
British strawberries sweet and plentiful as season gets underway
UK season begins weeks earlier than last year, with favourable weather boosting berries’ natural sugars
Hoogstraten targets berry breakfast market
Belgian cooperative is eyeing the breakfast segment as an untapped occasion for increased berry consumption
Fall Creek beefs up executive board
Company strengthens blueberry breeding, variety development and production quality assurance with promotion of key executives
Peruvian blues smash export record
As 2021/22 campaign draws to a close, shipments are on course to top US$1.3bn
New study suggests blueberries have cognitive benefits
USHBC-funded research indicates support of potential for blueberry consumption to help middle-aged individuals against cognitive decline
The Yield’s Digital Playbooks deliver
Australian ag-tech company uses AI-algorithms to make microclimate predictions
Hortifrut and IG Berries create new partnership in India
Venture provides a platform to grow the local market by bringing best varieties and knowhow to India
Bilberry research provides commercial insights
Having discovered the genetic marker for the bilberry’s distinctive red flesh, Plant & Food Research sees potential for blueberry hybrids
Plants365 makes good progress with new blueberry varieties
The University of Georgia-bred varieties are also now available in Kazakhstan and Georgia
Elite Agro blueberries bound for Asia
UEA producer set to export its berries for the first time targeting Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong
Sweet outlook for Australian berries
Incoming production boost set to power berry Australian berry industry’s growth
Net-zero production gets £1m research funding boost
Six sustainable horticulture projects receive funding from Growing Kent & Medway for projects to boost resilience to climate change, improve pest and disease resistance, and increase crops’ nutritional value
GWF supports displaced Ukrainian people
Organisation links arms with Ukrainian Berries Association to support internally displaced people during conflict
Peru smashes blueberry export record
Shipments up by almost a third in volume and value compared to 2020/21
GPG scoops international trade award
Co-owners said award was a huge boost that would help fuel the company’s international expansion
New strawberries for Costa
Commercial trial with Driscoll’s Australia sees super sweet variety Driscoll’s Zara hit supermarket shelves
Asiafruit April out now
India edition sets the stage for Fresh Produce India 2022 and includes a special supplement on South African apples and pears
Indian greenhouse project takes shape
Dutch Greenhouse Delta and Sahyadri Farms work together to improve soft fruit production in India
New logo for Global Plant Genetics
Fruit breeder's rebranded identity will convey global reach and commitment to environmental improvement
Fruitful ties for New Zealand and Vietnam
Two countries commit to deepening agricultural relationship including expanding access for bilateral fruit trade
FruitFul-Berries picks CO2 Correct
The Netherlands-based berry supplier is taking the CO2 Correct approach to increasing sustainability and raising awareness
Molari puts down new roots
New growth in already buoyant berry market requires investment in top-quality plants, says one of Italy’s top breeders
Berry Gardens in vertical farming trial with JFC
Soft fruit co-op to pilot vertical strawberry production at Jones Food Company’s R&D centre in bid to supply British strawberries year round
Berry Gardens in Decision Intelligence first
Kent berry cooperative adopts AI process to drive efficiency and minimise food waste
Peru increases avocado, blues exports to China
Supply shortages in Chile allowed Peru to capitalise on strong demand in the Chinese market last year
New tools in fight against SWD
International Pheromone Systems has developed a special formulation and trap that it says is highly effective
Sekoya stages blueberry event in Seville
Sekoya, a strategic business unit of US-based Fall Creek Farm & Nursery showcases new long-lasting varieties
CTF unveils new Chilean raspberry varieties
Consortium said the four new varieties have large berry size, good flavour and are resistant to drought and diseases
