Gil Program raspberry G-Berries

G-Berries launches debut raspberry variety with premium ambitions

2026-07-22T12:44:00+01:00By

Company’s Gil Program releases first raspberry after years of development, with plantings planned in southern Europe, Morocco, and Mexico

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