Berries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide berry industry, including berry growers , berry production, and the import and export of berries.
Treesury sees tokenisation as solution for financing production
Serbian fintech company Treesury is enabling small investors to generate income from long-term investment in hazelnut cultivation, with potential for other products such as berries and tomatoes
The Summer Berry Company set to double winter strawberry production
Berry producer is gearing up for a 400-tonne UK strawberry crop this winter after expanding growing area to 3.6ha of glass
Fresh All Green forecasts strong Egyptian strawberry season
The grower-exporter anticipates good volumes and excellent quality, with high fruit colour and firmness
Freshuelva welcomes trio of new strategic partners
Berry association signs alliances with Ria Money Transfer, Wikifarmer, and Antobot
Innovar introduces CIV strawberry genetics to New Zealand market
Freshmax Group’s commercial IP development arm extends partnership with Italian breeder
Lidl crowned Retailer of the Year by British Berry Growers
Discounter wins trade body’s top prize for supporting domestic soft fruit after 26 per cent increase in sales of British berries
APVMA suspends dimethoate for blueberries, raspberries and blackberries as precautionary measure
Regulator considers the level of residues detected unlikely to pose a serious risk to human health, but has suspended use as a precautionary measure, adding berries remain safe to eat
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
Elifab Solutions secures global partnership with berry brand Fruitist
Sorting and grading machinery specialist Elifab Solutions has secured a global partnership with California-based berry brand Fruitist to deploy advanced blueberry sorting and packing technology across multiple countries
Asiafruit Knowledge Centre: Indonesia’s untapped potential
Digital transformation and a growing middle class have led to major consumer behaviour shifts, opening new retail and marketing channels for fresh produce marketers
Spanish fresh produce consumption stable in first seven months
Spanish household consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables remained largely stable during January-July, with fruit consumption rising 2 per cent while vegetable demand fell slightly, according to new data from the Ministry of Agriculture
United Exports achieves platinum environmental status for Ozblu farms
United Exports has become the first blueberry producer of its scale to achieve Leaf certification after its Southern African Ozblu farms scored platinum status in independent environmental audits
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
FruitMasters pays tribute to Gerrit van Haarlem
Cooperative praises contribution made by its late chairman, who led the business for almost 16 years and championed Dutch growers
Proarándanos adjusts export forecast downward
Industry association also anticipates a shorter season than expected
Agro Belgrade 2026 connects Western Balkans agriculture to the world
Serbian fruit and vegetables exhibition Agro Belgrade is back in January 2026, providing a meeting point for the agricultural value chain across south-east Europe
Thorvald strawberry robot closes biggest season to date
Robotic platform is now used across a fifth of UK tabletop strawberry production, for UV-C treatment and precision data collection
Eosta expands organic cranberry programme tackling Dutch peatland challenges
Leading organic fresh produce specialist Eosta has announced the expansion of its successful organic cranberry programme, which is helping address major environmental challenges in Dutch peatlands while providing a climate-positive alternative to problematic dairy farming
Fruitist closes US$150mn in funding to power global expansion
New capital will accelerate company’s retail expansion and strengthen its position in the global snacking market
Varietal replacement gathers pace in Chilean blueberry sector
CBC executive director Andrés Armstrong said consistency and quality are the best way to sustain value of exports
Coop Norway and BerryWorld team up for healthy Halloween
New Halloween blueberry pack aims to make healthy eating exciting and engaging for children
Peruvian blues target new Asian markets
Negotiations to secure access to Vietnam, New Zealand and Japan reportedly at an advanced stage
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
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
Fieldwork Robotics partners with Portuguese berry producers for harvesting trials
Fieldwork Robotics has partnered with Portugal’s Research Centre for Sustainability for a 24-month programme to trial robotic raspberry harvesting on farms near São Teotónio, focusing on Driscoll’s varieties and addressing regional labour shortages
Fresh Berry Company partners with Driscoll’s for record-breaking blueberries
New Zealand grower-partner to grow Eterna blueberries, recently certified as the world’s largest variety by Guinness World Records
South Africa gains China stonefruit access, eyes blueberry and cherry approval
South Africa has signed a new protocol allowing stonefruit exports to China, while agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has invited Chinese authorities to inspect blueberry and cherry facilities to secure market access for these categories in the next season
Freshuelva joins AREFLH to reinforce defence of Spanish berry sector in EU
Move enables the federation to actively participate in the development of EU policies affecting the sector
Work resumes at Hortifrut’s Chao facility following worker protests
Company said agreement has been reached with union over working conditions
Positive season for Andalusian strawberry exports
Rains brought much-needed relief for producers in 2024/25
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
Ultraviolet light helps growers put fungicides to bed in new R&D project
Hort Innovation project to validate the effectiveness of UV-C light treatment for powdery mildew
Fruitist unveils Go Berry blueberry campaign
Premium supplier keen to open up new sales channels across Europe for its convenient snack pots
Chambers on the hunt for new partner growers
Berry supplier wants to increase overseas grower base to meet rising demand from UK retailers
Brie Reiter Smith named Driscoll’s vice-chair from January 2026
Berry marketer confirms board promotion for daughter of J Miles Reiter, effective January 2026, putting her on clear pathway to eventual group leadership
CBC projects slight increase in fresh blueberry exports for 2025/26
Shipments forecast to grow 1 per cent on last year’s 90,000 tonnes