Blueberries

Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB) has launched three new raspberry varieties, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to innovation in raspberry breeding. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) is challenging the official British berry season by preparing to offer its customers with a year-round supply of strawberries sustainably produced in the south of England. read more

A Colombian grower and exporter of fresh aromatic herbs to the US market, is looking to expand to Germany and the rest of Europe. Natalia Moranth, Sales Director of Green Explosion, says: “Thanks to the successful positioning of our herbs with customers, we identified opportunities to expand
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Due to climate effects and technological improvements, the blueberry season in Yunnan has advanced by nearly two months, with a small amount already on the market in early November. "The planting area of blueberries in Yunnan continues to expand, and the yield of some advantageous early
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In a significant expansion of its raspberry portfolio, Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB) is proud to announce the commercial launch of three new varieties: the premium Malaika®, as well as Zawadi and Baridi. These three varieties will be introduced at the upcoming Fruit
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Blueberries all the way from Romania are now hitting supermarkets across the Middle East, thanks to a new partnership between DP World and a young game-loving fruit producer, Agricrafters. read more

SanLucar has launched a heart-shaped fruit bowl for consumers looking for a healthier alternative to the traditional Valentine’s Day gift of chocolates. read more

From January 17 to 27, the Berry Producers Association Pomușoarele Moldovei, as part of the seventh cycle of "winter schools," with the support of the "Rural Competitiveness and Sustainability of Moldova" project, acquainted farmers with the prospects of cultivating niche fruit crops. read more

In a year (2023) when demand and prices for blueberries have seen a marked increase, Mexico has had the lowest harvest since 2019 says Gerardo López, Commercial Director of the exporter Berry Lovers based in Mexico: “Our blueberries have seen the lowest volume since 2019.” read more

Huelva's strawberry supply is starting to grow. However, we mustn't forget that the campaign started with the early strawberries from potted plants, which came out in November to a market in which, according to Manuel Sánchez of Exportfarms, "demand has always been above supply." read more

In 2023, Ukraine experienced an 18% decrease in revenue from the export of fruits, berries, and nuts, amounting to $257 million. The export structure highlighted a predominant decline in frozen berries and fruits at $132 million (-31%) and shelled and unshelled walnuts at $77 million (-4%). An
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"We have been planning the deliveries of 600 gram heart-shaped strawberry punnets to a few supermarket chains, which will become available as of the first week of February. Actually, a few wholesale markets would like to try out these romantic options too. It is a perfect occasion that makes us
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Unifruttihas announced the acquisition of 100% of Sociedad Exportadora Verfrut ('Verfrut'), a major producer and exporter of fresh fruit products in South America. Apples and blueberries also among Verfrut's crops read more

Time to take stock of the debut season of Romagna strawberries produced using the above-ground technique. After following its launch (click here for more details) and developments in the following months (click here for more details), with producer Stefano Zavoli, of the company of the same name in
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Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson will leave Zespri to take up a new position as President of the Americas for global berry company Driscoll’s. read more

Choose from strawberries, blueberries, dates or cherry tomatoes - there are several versions of the original SanLucar proposal. A unique and sweet gift that is sure to delight fruit lovers on 14 February. read more

Zespri has announced that its CEO Dan Mathieson is to leave the kiwifruit leader and take up a new position as president of the Americas for global berry company Driscoll’s. read more

One of Spain’s leading soft fruit companies is making a play for the autumn blueberry window to offer European customers a fresher and more sustainable alternative to berries imported from the Southern Hemisphere. read more

M&S is the latest retailer to announce a round of price cuts on grocery lines. read more

British Berry Growers chairman Nick Marston has described The Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) as “not fit for purpose” ahead of a debate in Parliament this afternoon (22 January) to determine its future. read more