All the news and market analysis for worldwide berry industry, including berry growers , berry production, and the import and export of berries.
Blueberry brand extends sponsorship commitments to university sport, where it sees big scope to promote the fruit as a healthy snack
The return of South African apples and pears to Thailand will inspire other fruit sectors to increase activity in the country
Elliott Absorbent Products is launching its 100 per cent plastic-free, recyclable and compostable fruit pad, Echo
Small punnets sell for as low as A$2.50 in some Australian supermarkets as seasonal supply peaks
Newspaper report in De Standaard suggests proposal is being considered by Greenyard’s independent directors
British fruit grower Hall Hunter reports record year for its UK blueberry crop
Success of NSG varieties in Spain, Italy and North African countries is driving demand in other parts of the world
Company’s general manager Felipe Venegas provides new-season update and predicts recovery from last year’s smaller crop
Branded packs of citrus, mangoes, avocados, tomatoes and berriese will feature motifs from Disney’s new film
Institute has embarked on a five-year project focused on tackling the economic issues affecting the UK’s raspberry growers
Kerbside recyclable and FSC-certified cardboard Eureka blueberry punnets available in 34 Coles stores
David Buxcey of Angus Soft Fruits tells FPJ about export opportunities in Europe, as berry production increases in Morocco, and in Asia and the Middle East, as UK producers look to diversify in search of higher returns
Drinks company aims to use rescued fruit to prevent food waste and boost sustainability
Supermarkets now reportedly facilitating group meetings between breeders and competing soft fruit producers to share best practice and shore up supply
Regional and national government pledge to support sector on critical issues
New addition to group’s Sunset-branded range apparently ‘like no other traditional strawberry’
Company acquires breeding programme of Peru’s Inka’s Berries, a pioneer in no-chill blueberry varieties
Group joins with Berries Pride to take “significant steps” in increasing the sustainability of avocado and blueberry production
Paul Nselel has been appointed as leader of the blueberry specialist’s global commercial organisation
Italian company celebrates forty years in business at this week’s Fruit Attraction trade exhibition in Madrid
West Sussex-based supplier The Summer Berry Company believed to be first to offer year-round commercial production of strawberries in UK
Kirke has over 26 years’ experience in FMCG in the US and UK and will look to drive commercial expansion
Group aims to convey ‘adventurous’ character and distinguish own identity from that of its subsidiaries, which include Olympic Fruit
Suppliers and distributors hope for speedy resolution to dispute as shipments are diverted – some to destinations outside country
BerryReality is an immersive virtual reality experience that presents the berry industry from within
Fadi Karam brings a wealth of experience in confectionery marketing to berry supplier, as it targets new markets across the globe
Specialist in food and flowers, which plays a key role in the fresh produce industry, to become part of Peterson Projects and Solutions
Visions for company’s future direction “no longer aligned,” says outgoing head, as Lennart van den Heuvel steps in
Fresh produce suppliers in Morocco and Egypt may find more opportunity to grow sales in eastern Europe, says report
Company says Inspire has proven popular with retailers, with some greenhouse growers even convinced to switch from vegetables
New Zealand government estimates new market access worth NZ$5m to the country’s blueberry exporters
Wide range of branded fresh and prepared fruit part of new campaign to promote healthy eating and support social causes
Video and photos released by Plenty offer first view of how around 1,800 tonnes of Driscoll’s berries per year will be grown
New quality seal launched at first-ever Blueberry Day, held to mark start of the new campaign
Copefruit and Garcés Fruit will supply fresh fruit direct to almost 400 Chinese stores operated by Alibaba-owned supermarket chain
Exclusive interviews with outgoing WAC president Todd Fryhover and Foodhall’s head of fresh merchandise, Agus Lawi, plus features on Indonesia, apples, grapes, citrus and more