Berries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide berry industry, including berry growers , berry production, and the import and export of berries.
Asiafruit Insights: Understanding the Asia market
Global industry leaders speak to Asiafruit on the key challenges and opportunities in Asia’s fast-growing markets
Freshuelva and Huelva Riega join forces in defence of water
New deal will see collaboration on training, research, innovation, hydrological planning, and infrastructure
AgroBerries celebrates 30 years of growth
Company brought together leaders, partners, growers and investors in Madrid to set out its vision for the next chapter of expansion
BerryWorld expands international breast cancer campaign
Breast cancer awareness campaign Booberries expands to South Africa and Norway, as UK on track to surpass £30,000 from limited-edition blueberry packs
Spanish exports remain stable through January-August
Watermelon and stonefruit volumes surged while citrus exports declined sharply, as Spain’s fresh produce sector maintained near-flat volumes
Pairwise unveils high-yield blackberry
Fontana bred to produce more fruit per acre while simplifying production
India confirms import quotas for NZ apples and kiwifruit
New rules set out phased increases in preferential import quotas from 2027, with tariffs cut to 25 per cent for apples and zero for kiwifruit
Saga Robotics’ Thorvald Platform named on Time’s Best Inventions list
Autonomous farming robot is recognised for its role in transforming agriculture by replacing chemical fungicide treatments with light
Egypt’s Pico braces for growing competition
China’s increasing dominance of the Asian market is encouraging many exporters to look elsewhere, with greater competition expected in Europe
Peru cuts blueberry export forecast – again
Latest estimate from Proarándanos puts 2026/27 export crop at 344,000 tonnes
Mountain Blue Orchards wins “landmark” blueberry variety rights rulings in China
Supreme People’s Court and Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court close the “fruit, not plants” loophole and extend liability to landholders, related companies and technical backers
Asiafruit berry edition out now
Interview with Importer of the Year Freco International headlines in-depth wrap-up of Asia Fruit Logistica and Asiafruit Knowledge Centre, plus spotlights on berries and avocados
Industry collaboration, consumer trends and the rising opportunities for Australia and New Zealand in the Asia market
The Produce Plus Podcast recaps Asia Fruit Logistica including the major themes that arose from the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre
PSG opens berry genetics to wider European grower market
Steve Nelson, owner and CEO at Plant Sciences Genetics, speaks to Fruitnet about the company’s new open-market portfolio in Europe
Chile’s blueberry revival continues
New blueberry varieties set to grow 39 per cent, driving a third consecutive year of growth for Chilean exports
IBO unites leaders in Madrid to analyse next steps for the industry
Event presented key findings from the Global Industry Report 2026/27, which identifies the main forces reshaping the sector
Cuna de Platero wins Most Original Stand at Fruit Attraction
Moguer-based cooperative’s ‘Five Senses’ campaign drew attention of judges at the show
Fruitnet, Planasa and Fall Creek promote Berry Business Week
Companies call on companies to put March dates in their diaries, after confirming four-day programme in Huelva and Seville
Antobot unveils new UV-C robot model
UK agri-tech company debuts new UV-C model for powdery mildew in strawberries at Fruit Attraction, as the company targets 300-unit global deployment by 2027
Driscoll’s faces new class action over pesticide residue allegations
Superior Court filing adds to growing list of legal challenges for world’s biggest berry brand
Winterwood launches dedicated European berry supply division
Group introduces a dedicated European division offering retailers across Poland and Central and Eastern Europe 52-week berry supply
Oregon Blueberry announces commercial release of OBG-Belair
Company said the variety fills a defined need in the market for a high-performing early- to mid-season blueberry
Fall Creek secures exclusive licence for Italian pink raspberry variety
Agreement signed with Verona-based Lucchini Berries for Easy Rose ALEL101, a light-pink primocane raspberry already evaluated across six countries
Smooth and sustainable: Innocent’s green fund for growers
Nina Pullman hears from Mario Diaz Marcos, the sustainability manager at Innocent Drinks, about the smoothie brand’s planet-friendly fund for growers
Hortifrut launches Berry Good brand in Europe
Move strengthens the company’s consumer-focused brand strategy
Tomra unveils new 5S Blueberry sorter
Machine combines Spectrim with LUCAi, allowing precise dehydration detection, consistent sizing results, and optimised throughput
UK eyes Zimbabwe fresh produce opportunities
A government-funded trade mission is bringing UK fresh produce buyers face-to-face with Zimbabwean growers
A consumer-centric approach drives fresh produce marketing success
Opportunities abound for marketers meeting consumer trends across emotional connection, digitalisation and health and wellness
Food Freshly to showcase new two-step wash process in Madrid
The group is moving its innovative two-step wash technology from laboratory validation into commercial applications
Hudson River and Plantik target heat tolerance in strawberries
A partnership between the two companies aims to tackle the growing threat of rising global temperatures to strawberry yields, paving the way for heat-tolerant varieties
Ecuador targets premium blueberry market
With year-round production and a focus on high-quality varieties, country aims to carve out successful niche
Portugal Fresh sees bright future despite weather setbacks
Gonçalo Santos Andrade discusses the growth of the country’s fresh produce sector and the role Portugal Fresh plays in its success
Weather challenges hit Argentine blueberry production
Original forecast in Concordia cut by 30-35 per cent following cold, wet spring
Siza marks ten years of driving agricultural sustainability
What began as a practical response to international scrutiny has evolved into a nationally recognised assurance programme
Planasa brings new genetic advancements to Fruit Attraction
Company’s growing berry portfolio includes three recently-launched blackberry varieties
Driscoll’s opens pop-up store to champion raspberry snacking
Brand’s Real Sweet Shop in London targets afternoon snacking occasions, as part of wider campaign in UK and Germany