The berry market while waiting for French products

Published 2021년 5월 27일

Tridge summary

Consumption of berries in France is on the rise due to their nutritional benefits, with a young and family demographic driving the trend. However, domestic production has remained stable for a decade, resulting in a significant supply-demand gap. To meet the demand, France relies heavily on imports from countries like Poland, Portugal, and Spain, which have seen a surge in berry production. Efforts are being made to increase domestic production, with advancements in soilless cultivation and breeding technologies. Additionally, the diversity of berries is broad, with over 240 species and varieties available, and efforts are underway to develop new varieties using advanced biotechnologies.

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Original content

Rich in fibers, antioxidants, anthocyanins, vitamins C and E, for a low calorie intake, berries are considered superfoods, moreover attractive, greedy and adapted to new consumption habits (snacking, etc.). In France, consumption is increasing exponentially, with a rather young and family buyer profile. “At the same time, production in France has been stable for ten years, with 3,600 ha including 2,000 ha of blackcurrant, 700 ha of raspberry, 480 ha of blueberry, 350 ha of redcurrant and 50 ha of blackberry”, indicated Anne Duval. -Chaboussou, from CTIFL, during the webinar “Les petits fruits rouges revisités” of the Société Nationale d'Horticulture de France. Read also: Berries: interest in kiwai is growing Blackcurrant is cultivated in the Loire Valley and Burgundy, to a lesser extent in the Lyon region. The surfaces are stagnant, even decreasing. Raspberries are produced in Rhône-Alpes and Corrèze, then in the Loire Valley, Normandy and Ile-de-France, with generally less than 5 ...

Source: Pleinchamp