Berries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Berry Industry, including berry growers , berry production, and the import and export of berries.
Asiafruit Congress: global suppliers weather challenges
Panel of global suppliers underlines commitment to Asian markets amid impacts of shipping turmoil, inflation and lockdowns
Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch strawberries get Australia-wide launch
New strawberry offering for the Australian market officially launches across the country this summer
South African blueberry business cleans up after strikes
The true picture of the impact of port strikes on the South African blueberry business will only be known at the end of the year
Industry unites to protect seasonal worker welfare
Roundtable meeting addresses seasonal labour challenges following difficult year for recruitment and worker welfare
Live-cooked dinner showcases best from Belgium
Networking dinner organised by Fresh From Belgium in collaboration with FPJ brings together Belgian exporters and British buyers to sample country’s high-quality seasonal produce
US blueberries in sports marketing push
US Highbush Blueberry Council is positioning fruit as performance food in Asia and highlighting its use in various savoury applications in new efforts to boost sales
Fruitbox 92 · Russell Allwell, Driscoll’s Europe
As the world’s largest berry marketer continues to grow, what opportunities exist to increase sales of fresh berries further?
Driscoll’s Russell Allwell discusses Berry Gardens takeover
Exclusive interview: Efficient berry production, better sales and new exports are all part of Driscoll’s plans for UK grower cooperative Berry Gardens, group’s EMEA managing director Russell Allwell tells the FPJ
Chile assesses impact of inclement weather
Frost, rain and hail in early November believed to have caused limited damage to crops
Global Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
Angus Soft Fruits eyes Asian export expansion
Scottish berry supplier sees opportunities for exports of high-quality fruit to markets such as Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong
Sollum lights way for Mucci Farms trials
Canada’s Mucci Farms has opted for Sollum Technologies’ dynamic grow lights for strawberry trials at its Boemberry facility
Linton Growing celebrates second season
Clock House Farm’s plant propagation business Linton Growing celebrates second successful season
Uncover new berry trends at Global Berry Congress 2022
Fruitnet’s annual event for the international berry business returns to Rotterdam on 15 November
Kaplanis focused on upholding quality image
Costs are rising throughout the sector, while consumer budgets are plummeting, but top standards remain non-negotiable at Greece’s Kaplanis Fruits
Agroberries moves into Morocco
Company will initially plant 300ha of blueberries, with goal of reaching 1,000ha across berry categories in the coming years
New chair for Berries Australia
Anthony Poiner elected at AGM, while Australian Blueberry Growers Association also appoints new president
UK topfruit industry under threat
More supermarket support is needed for struggling British apple and pear growers, says NFS chair
A sustainable business
Despite the many challenges facing the fresh produce industry, Sofrupak is working hard to stay ahead in sustainable packaging
Driscoll’s completes Berry Gardens Ltd buy-out
Nick Allen stays on at BGL as world’s number one berry marketer, Driscoll’s, completes acquisition of commercial arm of UK’s biggest berry grower cooperative
‘Support precision breeding bill,’ NIAB urges MPs
If passed, new bill would supercharge investment in UK crop innovation and reduction in pesticides, crop science group says
Fieldstone betters its berry offering
The Polish group has stood strong and adapted to the challenges of 2022 while improving its varietal range, according to Ewa Kowalska
Ukrainian berries find a way
Despite the enormous challenges facing the Ukrainian berry sector during the war, production and exports have managed to continue, but longer term uncertainty remains
Polish berry business faces up to challenges
Dominika Kozarzewska of Polskie Jagody speaks to Fruitnet about the current state of the industry
MerryBerry responds to changing environment
The Romanian blueberry specialist is reacting to changes in the climate, as well as the challenge of soaring costs, but its commitment to organic remains undiminished, according to sales director Radu Niculescu
Saga Robotics eyes growth after £8.5m investment
Ground-breaking robotics firm plans UK and international expansion following fresh funding
Angus Soft Fruits in sustainable packaging first
Company becomes Britain’s first berry supplier to import strawberries using new SPA Airlite punnet
Chilean berry pioneer Victor Moller dies at 79
Moller founded Hortifrut with the goal of “delivering fresh berries to the whole world, every day”
Prize to go public in US
Chilean fruit and nut exporter combines with Rose Hill Acquisition Corporation with the intention of becoming listed on the Nasdaq
Maidstone schools offered Clock House tours
Berry grower opens its doors to local schoolchildren to showcase the workings of a modern sustainable farm
REO Veiling and Hoogstraten end merger talks
The two Belgian cooperatives have halted discussions on a potential merger that was mooted back in February
South African port strike could be ending
There is new hope in the South African fresh produce export sector as one union agrees new terms with port operators to end strike
South African berry business counts cost of strikes
Dark days for South African berry export industry as ongoing port strike stops exports
Camposol reports good progress on blueberries
Increased volumes from Peru and Mexico and new proprietary premium varieties place company on secure footing
Learn from the best at Global Berry Congress 2022
Hear from the industry’s leading players in Rotterdam on 15 November, and learn how the berry category will change in a post-pandemic world
Chile forecasts 8 per cent dip in fresh blueberry exports
Trade will prioritise quality over quantity, with more fruit being diverted to the frozen sector
