Why Southern Africa’s focus on ‘premium’ makes it a quality partner in blueberry market
This Q&A features highlights from an interview done with Dane Castle, Blueberry Technical Sales Manager Southern Africa at Planasa, who discusses the state of the Southern Africa blueberry season. For the full interview and charts, go to FreshFruitPortal.com. Could you share insights into the expected volume and quality of the 2024 Southern African Blueberry season? Southern […]
This massive Eterna blueberry from Costa Group shatters Guinness Book of World Records mark
Anyone that has ever picked blueberries knows the feeling when spotting the right one. It’s perfectly plump and bigger than the rest. Imagine finding one nearly six to eight times the size of the average blueberry. It would not only catch your attention but maybe, even, the Guinness Book of World Records. In late November […]
Top British farming group entices seasonal berry pickers with excellent perks
Before the start of the British berry season, farmers Hall Hunter have launched an extensive recruitment programme to try to bring in seasonal workers. With a yield of more than 8,000 tonnes of British soft fruit last year, Hall Hunter supplies major UK supermarkets with British strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Fruit pickers are required […]
Blueberry Summit will bring together global leaders to look at state of industry
The 2023 International Blueberry Organization (IBO) Summit, starting July 3 in Poland, promises to be a truly global meeting of the blueberry industry. This is Europe’s first IBO Summit, and also the first opportunity for the global blueberry community to meet in person since 2019. “In the space of two days, one will be able […]
UK should reap rewards of global blueberry expansion, availability
Thanks to a sea shift in the blueberry industry from regional to global, availability of the plump and nutritious fruits should continue to growth exponentially in the UK, according to a report from Netherlands-based Rabobank. Blueberries, a ‘super fruit’ with an unrivaled balance of antioxidants, colour, convenience and flavour, are seeing increased demand from consumers […]
BerryWorld celebrate two more wins at International Taste Institute Awards
Two varieties of berries from the BerryWorld Plus breeding programme earned awards for superior taste and two starts during the recent 2021 International Taste Institute Awards. BerryWorld’s Diamond Jubilee/BerryWorld Gem and another commercial variety that has yet to be launched received acclaim from a panel of international chefs. “This double award recognises our efforts to […]
