Berries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide berry industry, including berry growers , berry production, and the import and export of berries.
Robots in line to lend producers and packers a helping hand
One of Europe’s leading robotics experts explains how automation can help keep fresh produce supply chains alive
Festival of Fresh Special goes live on FPJ app
Festival edition looks ahead to FPJ’s summer celebration as well as revealing the detrimental impact of mounting cost pressures in the fresh produce supply chain
Delphy appoints Edwin van Lenthe as Netherlands managing director
New MD brings extensive experience from Rijk Zwaan, Floricultura, and Heineken to lead consultancy’s Dutch operation
Dyson Farming and CambridgeHOK confirm glasshouse expansion
Phase three of state-of-the-art expansion will see a further 17 acres of glasshouse strawberry production and 14 acres of high-tech polytunnels as Dyson Farming eyes yield increases to year-round production
Tomra Food launches 5S Blueberry sorting and grading platform in Australasia
The 5S Blueberry is designed to deliver new levels of precision, fruit protection and packhouse efficiency
Australian horticulture accelerates push into Asia
Hort Innovation spotlights suite of export-focused initiatives to boost export growth for Australian fresh produce growers
Mastronardi Produce wins seven Superior Taste Awards
Canadian marketer secures International Taste Institute recognition across tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries and blueberries
SunSpun debuts blueberry brand
Georgia-based berry group introduces new identity and fresh approach to premium organic and conventional blueberries
Costa expands blueberry breeding programme with launch of BluGenix
BluGenix will amplify the reach of Costa’s blueberry varieties into global markets
Asocolblue launches Colombian blueberry brand
New label will help differentiate Colombia’s national offer
Swiss strawberry harvest set to exceed five-year average
National association forecasts weekly volumes of up to 1,100 tonnes from late May until mid-June
Mission Produce clears Mexican regulatory hurdle for Calavo merger
Supplier secures antitrust approval to satisfy key closing condition for planned acquisition, expected to go ahead this week
FruitMasters facility shortlisted for Breeam Awards
Smart Fruit Hub apparently achieved ‘Outstanding’ score of 91.04 per cent, making it ‘most sustainable’ food production facility in Netherlands
Fall Creek Spain celebrates tenth anniversary
In the past decade, it has evolved from two hectares to the heart of the company’s EMEA operation
Westfalia’s chief customer officer announces departure
Wim Destoop plans to take on board and consultancy roles in Belgium after three years with avocado and fruit supplier
In pictures: Ronald Bown, 1945-2026
Bown, who has died aged 80, was a leading figure in the global fresh produce business for almost four decades
SE Asia Meet Up explores ripe market opportunities
High consumption potential, bright prospects for brands, and growing intra-Asia trade highlighted across insight-filled programme
Driscoll’s hits back at critics of its food safety record
Berry giant responds to pesticide concerns by highlighting food safety efforts, and calls for constructive, fact-based dialogue
Spanish fruit exports decline 4.5 per cent in Q1 2026
Citrus and strawberries led the decline in fruit exports during Q1, with storms in Huelva affecting production, while vegetables performed strongly
CR Palos launches smart fertigation project
SmartPalos aims to optimise the use of water and fertilisers through use of advanced digital tools
Asia Fruit Logistica partners with Imberri
Leading Chinese blueberry grower named Official Fresh Produce Partner of the event for 2026
AgriSound wins Innovate UK funding for strawberry pollination project
The project brings together AgriSound, PheroSyn, and Oakford Farm to tackle pollination challenges in UK strawberry production
Driscoll’s defends compliance record after pesticide testing report
Berry supplier responds to consumer group report and says its production remains in ‘full compliance’ with US food safety laws
Albertsons builds AI quality control tool for fruit and veg
Retailer welcomes next step towards ‘future of agentic commerce’ as it works with Google to roll out system for berries and grapes
British strawberries ‘slow but worth the wait’
UK crop has been delayed due to a cooler spring but flavour is expected to be very strong due to slower ripening conditions
Aldi Süd brings back exclusive Aldina strawberry variety
Retailer reintroduces fruit grown with partner Frutania and offers customers money-back guarantee as German season
European healthy eating campaign lauded at Smile Festival 2026
The Plant Identity Crisis campaign, part of the “A Healthier Europe” project, received eight awards at festival
Oishii ready to expand vertical strawberry production
Company says it will increase its use of robotics and invest in R&D as it develops distribution across US and Canada
James Miller appointed new Mansfields MD
Former Chambers commercial director brings more than 20 years’ experience across fruit, salads and vegetables
FreshCloud achieves quality autonomy for berry giant Oz Group
FreshCloud has improved efficiency and reduced reliance on external partners
FruitMasters withstands pressure to maintain profit
Dutch cooperative credits new Smart Fruit Hub facility with making it more resilient in unpredictable market
BerryWorld’s Charlotte Knowles wins at inaugural Women in Food and Drink Awards
Berry supplier’s marketing and communications director said it was a ‘surprise to be nominated and a shock to win’
New UV-C technology cuts fungicide use in Belgian strawberries by up to 80 per cent
The cutting-edge system is now being used in 50 per cent of the tabletop strawberries grown in Flanders
Daifressh doubles down on integration
The company is strengthening its vertically integrated model to advance sustainability across the fresh produce value chain
Asiafruit South-East Asia edition out now
Deep dive into the South-East Asia market ahead of Asia Fruit Logistica’s SE Asia Meet Up, plus spotlights on New Zealand, brands and more
The Greenery launches five-year growth strategy
Following year of adjustment and investment, Dutch group focuses on expanded production and new economies of scale