Berries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Berry Industry, including berry growers , berry production, and the import and export of berries.
Camposol announces restructuring and layoffs
Company said it had been forced to take action to deal with ongoing costs crisis and impact of El Niño
Agrofresh finalises Tessara acquisition
Agrofresh says the purchase marks the expansion of its produce quality and freshness solutions into table grapes and berries
El Niño hits Peruvian blueberry campaign
Export volumes are down by 50 per cent compared to this time last year
Slow start for South African berry exports
The country’s berry export season is expected to gain momentum after a slow start
British blackberry growers limber up for new, extended campaign
Advanced production techniques ensure availability right through to November, well beyond hedgerow season
Grupo HAME acquires Peru’s Agrokasa
Deal allows Grupo HAME to diversify its existing operations in bananas, palm oil and avocados and move into Peru for first time
NABC welcomes India tariff reduction
The decision to reduce tariffs on fresh, frozen, and dried blueberries has been applauded by the North American Blueberry Council
IPD presents new opportunities at Fruit Attraction
Avocados, berries and herbs from a range of countries are among the products that will be on show in Madrid next month
United Exports supports South African youth
United Exports partners with Youth Employment Service to help young people in South Africa find work
Bees to the rescue for UK blueberries
Wet summer raised fears of a poor season, but bumblebees have flown in to help
IBO releases global blueberry report
Organisation’s 2023 State of the Global Blueberry Industry Report highlights recent boom in highbush production and challenges such as rising costs
New project targets vertically farmed strawberry plants
Defra and Innovate UK-funded initiative hopes to reduce imports of strawberry plants
Top chef tie-up for AVA Magnum strawberries
Angus Soft Fruits’ berry is featuring at Scottish fine dining restaurant
Bristol Uni spin-out lands £500k for greenhouse shading tech
Smart shade coating optimises growing conditions and reduces overheating, allowing a 34 per cent yield boost, according to Albotherm
Mastronardi shakes up organic strawberries with Sunset Wow
New exclusive varieties will be grown in company’s state-of-the-art Ohio greenhouse
Oddbox and Penrhos Spirits launch 'wonky' gin
Two food-waste-fighting firms join forces to create limited edition spirit made with out-of-spec cucumbers and apples
Blueberry sector touts fruit’s brain benefits
Fruit’s cognitive benefits are down to their antioxidant and phytochemical properties, which combat inflammation and potentially improve blood flow
USHBC billboards hit the road in Vietnam
Grab a boost of Blue mobile billboards deployed in Asian market to promote US blueberries
“Promising” season ahead for Nergi kiwi berries
Both volume and quality look promising for the new Nergi kiwi berry season, according to France-based marketer Sofruileg
Clock House Farm wins big at National Cherry & Soft Fruit Show
Kent berry grower scoops multiple awards, including for its Driscoll’s Reyna raspberries which will be sent to Buckingham Palace for Royal Family to enjoy
BerryWorld extends Skip2bfit partnership
Collaboration helps promote active and healthy living in schools
UK berry industry publishes retail sales data amid viability concerns
Lidl tops the chart of major retailers as the most supportive of British berries, followed by Aldi and Waitrose
Hall Hunter toasts bumper blueberry crop
Supplier has been promoting blueberries and cream in strong summer for the fruit
D. Geddes supplies Extra Special strawberries to Asda
Addition of premium range adds to established supply partnership for Scottish grower
AgroFresh beefs up post-harvest portfolio with Tessara acquisition
Deal marks a global expansion into table grapes and berries of AgroFresh’s food waste reduction and freshness solutions
Piñata Farms reaps benefit of tracking technology
Leading fruit producer says use of Escavox smart trackers has given it much greater assurance in quality and integrity of shipments
Fischer Farms trials vertically grown berries
Trials of vertically farmed strawberries are underway at the group’s research and development farm in Litchfield
Hugh Lowe Farms buys premium salad grower LJ Betts
Major Kent berry producer acquires neighbouring salads business, citing “many synergies” between the two suppliers
Huelvan berry exports dip in 2022/23
Volume of strawberry, blueberry and raspberry shipments all down on the previous year
Scotland gears up for Fruit for the Future
James Hutton Institute teams up with Scottish Society for Crop Research to present Fruit for the Future showcase this month
Driscoll’s reaches new retailers with branded paper pack
The berry grower-marketer has launched its branded paper berry packs in Asda and Booths stores in the UK
British blueberries to steal Wimbledon spotlight
UK berry grower Hall Hunter takes to the streets of SW19 to promote British blueberries to tennis fans
ASF creates ‘World’s Largest Strawberry Crown’
Creation by food artist Prudence Staite celebrates start of AVA Magnum season
British Berry Growers team up with Tough Mudder
The grower group will serve up thousands of strawberries at upcoming mud-runs in a bid to promote the benefits of eating berries
British strawberries run short during Wimbledon fortnight
Major UK suppliers estimate shortages of 10-20 per cent in July after hot June brings forward production, opening up a gap in supply during key sales period
Quality shines through at Clock House Farm
Favourable spring weather has delivered a high quality berry crop this year says managing director Oli Pascall