Berries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide berry industry, including berry growers , berry production, and the import and export of berries.
Grant funding to help tackle uneven pollination in soft fruit
Two BerryWorld suppliers are working with AgriSound and York St John University to use bioacoustics sensors to monitor pollination in strawberry production
Huelva assesses results of disappointing 2025/26 strawberry campaign
Late rally fails to compensate for earlier losses sustained due to adverse weather
Fruitnet Berry Congress asks: how can packaging prosper?
Sustainability, convenience and added value topped the agenda as three berry packaging specialists shared the Fruitnet Berry Congress stage in London
New international network brings together protected horticulture sector
Wageningen University has launched a new membership network for those working in controlled and protected horticulture to share best practice and the latest research from around the world
Skytree to supply Dutch greenhouses with ‘atmospheric’ carbon dioxide
Direct capture system could offer viable alternative to greenhouse CO₂ traditionally sourced using fossil fuels
Indian blueberry business gains momentum
The country shows encouraging signs as growers increasingly focus on genetics, quality and commercial viability, says GPG’s Jamie Petchell
California Giant names Tom Smith as VP of sales and marketing
Appointment is part of major expansion of the company’s sales team
Driscoll’s CEO speaks at WSJ Global Food Forum
Soren Bjorn explains how the world’s largest berry company can cope with tariffs, immigration reform, changing consumer behavior, and supply chain uncertainty
Fruit breeder CIV expands into South Asia
Italian group joins forces with India’s Qul Fruits to establish protected variety management platform
Driscoll’s serialises 250mn berry packs for traceability programme
Supplier works with Antares Vision Group to scan billions of individual serial numbers each year by 2028
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
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
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