The combined company will annually market approximately 150,000 tonnes of blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries Agroberries, a prominent producer, marketer, and distributor of berries, has announced the acquisition of BerryWorld Group Holdings Limited, the largest marketer of berries in Europe. This transaction is a significant milestone in the industry and[Read More…]
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BeeHero establishes regional headquarters in Australia
The precision pollination leader has established its first office in the region as it expands operations to support Australian growers with its in-hive and in-field technology and unprecedented insights into crop pollination BeeHero, the pioneer of precision pollination, announced the establishment of its new regional headquarters in Australia as part of a strategic[Read More…]
GrubMarket acquires Global Produce in South Africa
GrubMarket acquires Global Produce, a highly respected global fresh produce provider with operations in South Africa, Asia, Europe, and other regions, to expand further into South Africa and strengthen its footprint in the global food supply chain industry GrubMarket announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Cape Town, South Africa-based Global Produce, a fresh[Read More…]
SFU researchers to develop Canadian local blueberries for first time
The research is being done in partnership with B.C.-based agritech company BeriTech Inc. with $1 million in support from the Weston Family Foundation A team of Simon Fraser University (SFU) researchers is working to develop new plant varieties and precision indoor growing techniques for producing fresh, local blueberries for the[Read More…]
Research uncovers reason behind blue colour of blueberries
The chromatic blue-UV reflectance arises from the interaction of the randomly arranged crystal structures of the epicuticular wax with light Tiny external structures in the wax coating of blueberries give them their blue colour, researchers at the University of Bristol can reveal. This applies to lots of fruits that are[Read More…]
Onubafruit unveils new varieties of blueberries at Fruit Logística
Onubafruit’s berries are predominantly sold in Europe, accounting for nearly 99 per cent of its international sales, with the remaining sales in Asia Onubafruit showcased five blueberry varieties at Fruit Logistica, including Demba, Sana, Selma, Aila, and FV1905 variety. This marks a significant achievement in their production capabilities. Francisco Sánchez,[Read More…]