Andalusian exports of blueberries and raspberries have risen this year by 10.3% and 7.6%, respectively, in value terms, compared with 2017, said authorities in the autonomous region of Spain.

According to well-trusted Chilean raspberry industry sources, the country's season is about to start with normal conditions.

A Vermont University (VMU) research finding concludes that the use of wild bees for blueberry pollination can help increase production and quality of the crop.

November hailstorms, that have damaged multiple fruit crops in O'Higgins region, will hamper cherry exports in 2018/19 season.

Frozen raspberry volumes were fell in 2018, after a difficult European season did not shed much light on the industry's future.

Weather seems not to to have affected Washington's raspberry sector, as the state's crop rose by 5.8% on last year's. Uncertainty looms over the US industry as members voted to dismantle the National Processed Raspberry Council earlier last month.

A reduction in planted area in addition to lower yields on dry summer conditions resulted in the UK's potato harvest dropping 13% on the five-year average, according to the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB).

According to United Growers Arable Farming (VTA), potato stocks in the Netherlands as of November 15 were 26.6% lower than last season and 6% down on the five-year average.

Spain leads the way in global frozen bell pepper export rise, with other players enjoying steady growth.

The eastern European country announces plans to impose mandatory country of origin labelling for loose and packed fresh potatoes.

According to Alexander German, first deputy chairman of the Committee for the Development of Entrepreneurship and the Consumer Market of the St. Petersburg regional authorities, there is growing demand for dough products as well as frozen vegetables, fish and meat products.

Pamapol, one of Poland's largest frozen, canned and ready-to-eat food producers, said it is increasing its shares in its subsidiary Warmińskie Zakłady Przetwórstwa Owocowo-Warzywnego Kwizdyn (WZPOW/Kwizdyn), a frozen fruit and canned vegetable producer.

Chinese dairy Group Yili has bought leading Thai ice cream maker Chomthana for an undisclosed sum.

Spain leads the way in global frozen bell pepper export rise, with other players enjoying steady growth.

Oceania's dairy giant Fonterra announces plans to offload its Tip Top ice cream business, as well as highlights Chinese dairy product demand instability.

According to Alexander German, first deputy chairman of the Committee for the Development of Entrepreneurship and the Consumer Market of the St. Petersburg regional authorities, there is growing demand for dough products as well as frozen vegetables, fish and meat products.

Minneapolis-based Bellisio Foods, owned by CP Foods, has entered into an agreement with Swander Pace Capital to buy Frozen Specialties Inc (FSI), a leading frozen pizza producer.

Pamapol, one of Poland's largest frozen, canned and ready-to-eat food producers, said it is increasing its shares in its subsidiary Warmińskie Zakłady Przetwórstwa Owocowo-Warzywnego Kwizdyn (WZPOW/Kwizdyn), a frozen fruit and canned vegetable producer.