Berries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide berry industry, including berry growers , berry production, and the import and export of berries.
NZ apples and kiwifruit clinch “world-first” deals under India FTA
India to halve import duty on New Zealand apples and eliminate tariff on kiwifruit within quotas under landmark free trade deal
Government confirms PO funding will not be renewed
Farming minister Angela Eagle has said the Fruit & Veg Aid Scheme will ‘permanently close’ at the end of this year but future support is being considered
El Pinar acquires Greece’s Kyriazis Strawberries
Move consolidate the group’s Greek berry offering under the muMU brand
Planasa’s Demoiselle strawberry receives Sival Gold Innovation Award
The variety won top honours in the Varietal Innovation Category
Lunar New Year edition of Asiafruit out now
Lunar New Year preview, Australia export focus and a keynote interview with Rockit Global CEO Grant McBeath headline this issue
Korean consumers seek out frozen alternatives as price of fresh fruit rises
Annual imports of frozen fruit on track to reach record levels for second consecutive year
Comment: India’s blueberry industry poised for rapid growth
New genetics, and careful production development will be key to developing India’s domestic blueberry industry and capturing its untapped consumer, writes Global Plant Genetics’ Jamie Petchell
Oppy launches Dole-branded Florida strawberry programme
The company’s inaugural Florida strawberry programme under the Dole brand spans over 300 acres across four growing regions
Fresón de Palos expands acreage and membership for 2025/26
Cooperative launches new season marked by “growth, varietal innovation, and a commitment to sustainability”
Winter berry boon for chefs as Nationwide sells Dyson strawberries
Premium British strawberries from the innovative grower are now available to a wider market
RHS predicts ‘year of the tomato’
Table-top veg, tomatoes and blackcurrants among the RHS’ top Grow Your Own trends to watch for 2026 as consumers look to save money on weekly shop
China’s fruit import volumes surge but value growth slows
Wayne Prowse provides an update on Asia’s biggest market, where total import volumes are up sharply on last year, driven by bananas and cherries
Comment: Data is unseen key to post-harvest profit
How to prevent waste? Improved handling and logistics are vital, but bigger opportunities lie in better planning, writes Carmen Berkhout of Source
Hortifrut reports major loss and announces strategic changes in Peru
World’s largest blueberry producer closes September with losses of US$59.19mn, and moves forward with production shifts in key markets
Huelva’s berry acreage to remain stable in 2026
Industry association Freshuelva said planted area will grow by just 1 per cent, with strawberries and blueberries leading the charge
Fruit sales surge to become fastest-growing category
Strong berry and grape sales have helped fruit become the fastest growing category in UK grocery as Brits shift to healthier diets, according to new figures
Chile launches campaign to boost domestic blueberry consumption
“Small, mighty, and delicious. Blueberries, all the time!” is the tagline of the new campaign
Noposion plans to raise over Rmb1.45bn to expand Yunnan blueberry base
Funds will also be used to construct a R&D centre and to supplement working capital
Researchers discover coffee scraps help preserve blueberry freshness
UNSW study uses nanofibres from coffee grounds to protect waterloss and extend expiry date of blueberries
Belgium’s Hoogstraten increasing visibility in UK
Belgian strawberry exports to the UK are on the up, according to Hoogstraten’s Jan Engelen, who also has high hopes for specialty tomatoes
Australian blueberry industry celebrates arrival in Vietnam
Representatives from both countries come together for two market launch events
Huelva raspberry acreage expands in 2024/25
New report shows region is the leading supplier of fresh raspberries in the European Union
OSY Group expands antimicrobial tech to South Africa
Five-year deal with Mpact Operations will see shelf-life extension packaging used for grapes, stonefruit and berries
Korean strawberries close in on Won100bn export milestone
Demand in South-East Asia is helping one of Korea’s top fruit exports soar to new heights
TSBC scoops award for its year-round strawberry programme
Company named the winner in the Gamechanger category at the Sussex Business Awards
Camposol secures US$400mn finance deal to boost Peruvian operation
Money will fund blueberry varietal renewal programme, job creation and productivity improvements in avocados
The Berry Collective sends Australia’s first shipment of blueberries to Vietnam
Consignment is part of collaboration between The Berry Collective, Ti Produce Marketing, An Minh Fruits and Berry Sweet in Western Australia
Plus Berries kicks off new strawberry season
The company anticipates a positive campaign despite weather-related early challenges
Orsero Group considers expansion into North America
Italian company eyes potential investments in the US, according to executives speaking at stock exchange event in Milan
Agenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2026
India’s premier fresh produce event looks at the changing consumer, spotlights South India, and discusses innovations reshaping domestic production
FareShare kicks off Berry Crumply Christmas campaign
FareShare announced the winner of its first Top Chef Crumble Competition in London, with chef Jemma Harrison’s ‘mince pie’ apple and blackberry crumble coming out on top
Video: How to connect with Gen Z
Chris White speaks to a number of leading fresh produce brand marketers to learn about the marketing strategies they believe will resonate with younger consumers
First DP World Atlas service arrives in UK from Morocco
DP World’s first Atlas service connecting Morocco to London Gateway has arrived in the UK, promising to transform fresh produce logistics with faster delivery, lower costs and up to 70 per cent reduction in carbon emissions
Fall Creek appoints Robert Reiter to board
Former Bayer Crop Science R&D head brings more than 30 years’ experience in plant breeding and biotechnology to support blueberry specialist’s innovation strategy
TPV kicks off 2025/25 season with maiden call of new Cool Carriers vessels
At the height of the season, Cool Carriers will offer two weekly sailings from Valparaíso to the US East Coast
New plantings help Mexico’s blueberry exports recover
Country is expected to ship more of the fruit overseas this season, although volumes remain below their 2022/23 peak