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De Vries to head up Planasa’s Dutch operation
- . February 2018
Planasa has appointed Jorrit de Vries as general director of Planasa Holland to oversee the company’s expansion in northern and
BerryWorld completes European merger
- . February 2018
BerryWorld Group’s strength is growing in Europe following the completion of a merger of Beekers Holdings BV, with the company
Spain sees strong growth in berry plantings
- . February 2018
The planted area for berry production in Spain’s leading growing region for the crop is up 11% year-on-year, with the
Chilean blues add color to European menus
- . February 2018
Chilean blueberries have been featured in special menus created by top chefs in Paris and Berlin as part of an
New tool kit for retailers to promote Chilean blueberries
- . January 2018
Naturipe Farms is providing retailers a tool kit to promote the Chilean blueberry peak season with a FeBLUEary promotion. “FeBLUEary
Spanish blueberry season starts
- . January 2018
In the second week of January, Angus Soft Fruits Europe received their first shipment of Spanish blueberries – the harvest
Wholesum Harvest introduces new organic berry company
- . January 2018
Wholesum Harvest has launched a new company, Wholesum Berries LLC, which will distribute organic berries on a year-round program. Wholesum
Peruvian blueberry exports set to rise by at least a third in 2018
- . January 2018
Peruvian blueberry exports are expected to grow sharply again during 2018-19, following on from a successful current season that has
Curry & Co. partners with berry grower
- . January 2018
Brooks, Ore.-based shipper Curry & Co. plans to expand its blueberry offerings through a new partnership with Norris Family Farms.
Peruvian blueberry exports grew 57% in 2017
- . January 2018
Peru saw its blueberry exports increase 57% year-on-year during 2017, with the value of shipments rising by a slightly lower