Berries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide berry industry, including berry growers , berry production, and the import and export of berries.
China access opens new channel for Zimbabwe’s blueberries
First shipment marks historic step for one of Africa’s most promising, and fastest developing berry industries, but new challenges await
Camposol reveals new blueberry brand for China
Launch coincides with the start of the company’s 2026/27 blueberry season in China
G-Berries launches debut raspberry variety with premium ambitions
Company’s Gil Program releases first raspberry after years of development, with plantings planned in southern Europe, Morocco, and Mexico
Driscoll’s China clarifies overseas lawsuit reports
Berry marketer reassures Chinese consumers after US lawsuit sparks food safety concerns and has ripple effects on local retail market
Huelva strawberry association appoints new president
Agromartín’s José Antonio Martín to lead strawberry association after Francisco José Gómez of Cuna de Platero steps down
Big names to speak at Asiafruit Knowledge Centre
Senior executives from Sunkist, Driscoll’s and Dole China are among the leading figures set to share their insights at Asia Fruit Logistica’s content hub
Blackcurrant growers face lower yields in ‘very different climate’
Unprecedented weather conditions and lower yields have prompted £200,000 investment in blackcurrant research project to increase climate resilience
AC Hulme and Edward Vinson crowned at National Cherry and Soft Fruit Show
Entries of Karina cherries and Everbearer strawberries win ’best in show’ prizes at annual event in Kent
Ali Capper ‘determined’ to help change rules on fresh produce health claims
Incoming British Berry Growers chair reveals her efforts to change UK legislation around on-pack health claims, describing issue as an ‘enormous opportunity’
New grading and drone tech helping British blueberry sector to ‘premiumise’
Drone technology, AI-enabled optical grading and precision agriculture are allowing UK growers to deliver higher-quality fruit as sales continue to climb
Royal Berry agrees deal to acquire Dutch Berries
Merger of two of Netherlands’ leading berry companies set to create 110ha production operation at start of 2027
Huelva berry exports fall as storms affect production
Industry body Freshuelva says persistent rainfall during early development stage limited availability of fruit this season
The Summer Berry Company Portugal now over 60 per cent self-sufficient in water
More than six in ten litres used on producer’s farms comes from rainwater, as it hopes to insire other growers through Climate Farm Demo network
GPG launches four new Oregon blueberry varieties globally
Launch in international markets outside US and Canada marks a “significant step forward” for the industry, according to Global Plant Genetics
New scheme to help growers prove green credentials of coir
A new scheme from coir producer Botanicoir is designed to improve transparency in the substrate supply chain and help growers with sustainability reporting for retailer or certification schemes
Korea reports increase in fresh fruit exports
Growth tied to rising demand for the country’s premium strawberries, pears, and grapes across south-east Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong
Ava Monet raspberries launch across Aldi’s Scotland stores
Variety from Angus Soft Fruits breeding programme praised for standout flavour, consistent quality and large size
Frutura moves to crop-specialist model to fuel next phase of growth
Fruitnet speaks with Frutura CEO David Krause about the company’s strategy to focus on in-demand crop categories
South Tyrol suppliers forecast bumper summer fruit season
Cooperatives Vip and Meg say they are using new AI technology to boost production at high altitude
First new-season Alpine Fresh blueberries to China sell out in one hour
Container opening at Jiaxing’s Haiguangxing Market marks launch of Peruvian blueberry season
Fall Creek to spotlight machine-harvestable blueberry breakthrough at field day
Retailers from North America, Chile, and Northern Europe, Fall Creek Collection growers and Sekoya programme licensees to attend Fall Creek’s first global high-chill field and forum in Oregon
Dogtooth heralds age of ‘embodied AI’ in fruit farming
Robotics specialist secures fresh investment to expand its machines’ commercial deployment beyond UK
SanLucar acquires stake in Twin River Berries
Deal will serve as a springboard for SanLucar’s expansion into North America and Asia
Spanish fresh produce imports rise 6.2 per cent in early 2026
New Fepex data reveals Spain’s fresh produce imports reached 1.75mn tonnes between January and April 2026, up 6.2 per cent year-on-year
Chilean firm mulls potential of year-round blueberry production
SQM’s trial seeks to grow the fruit in the Atacama Desert using adapted varieties, advanced irrigation and precision fertigation
Sainsbury’s AVA Magnum strawberries from ASF prevail in Telegraph taste test
Berries supplied by Angus Soft Fruits praised for dark colour and rich flavour in well-established quality assessment
Steve McVickers joins WB Chambers as commercial director
Former CCO at Fruitist joins leading Kent berry and cherry producer after eight months sailing around the world as part of a Clipper yacht crew
Serbia emerges as a promising new fresh berry source
A GPG visit to berry production sites sees growers embracing premium fresh-market programmes, new genetics and climate-adaptive systems.
OZblu Global Grower Conference advances blueberry brand
Event examined how to strengthen the production and marketing supporting the premium blueberry offering
Vanguard International’s inaugural blueberry harvest underway
Expansion into berry category follows successful foray into table grapes
New distribution centre positions SanLucar for further growth
Benelux Fresh Hub near Rotterdam will consolidate ripening, packaging, logistics and sales operations at single site
Cuna de Platero appoints Juan Manuel Ramos as its new president
Ramos will serve as president of the Moguer-based cooperative for a three-year term
Pink Lady slices among fruit pot recall after Salmonella finding
PrepWorld has recalled several fruit pots from six retailers across the UK and Ireland after routine testing found Salmonella in apple and kiwi
UK berries survive heat for Wimbledon but salad crops struggle
British strawberries are expected to have survived last week’s extreme heatwave in time for Wimbledon, but salad crops exceeded optimum growing temperatures
Aldi gives away free strawberries in Wimbledon promo
Promotion comes as the retailer cuts price of 227g punnet to 99p and berry industry gears up for peak trading fortnight