Agriculture

Slow start for South African berry exports

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The country’s berry export season is expected to gain momentum after a slow start South African blueberry exporters have reported strong markets so far this season, although they have been frustrated by a slow start to production. The industry is still on target to export […]

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Ukrainian berries find a way

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Despite the enormous challenges facing the Ukrainian berry sector during the war, production and exports have managed to continue, but longer term uncertainty remains Life has been transformed for much of Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in February, with millions fleeing for the safety of neighbouring […]

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Peruvian blueberries set to break more export records

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Peruvian blueberry growers and exporters association projects exports to exceed 250,000 tonnes by the end of the 2022/23 season The current Peruvian blueberry season has started strong with industry body Proarandanos predicting export records to tumble again. The Peruvian blueberry growers and exporters association said more […]

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UK berry growers facing “perfect storm”

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  Food waste targets and higher imports are making it harder for British berry producers to sell their crop this season, with one industry figure predicting a wave of consolidation as inflationary pressures bite Volumes of British soft fruit look set to increase this season […]

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Peru smashes blueberry export record

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Shipments up by almost a third in volume and value compared to 2020/21 With another month of the campaign still left to go, Peruvian blueberry exports have hit a new record. According to consultancy group Fresh Fruit Peru, Peru has shipped 218,823 tonnes worth US$1.307bn […]