This gathering is a showcase of cutting-edge research and development in the soft fruit breeding sector, featuring not only raspberries but also other crops such as potatoes and barley.

In collaboration with James Hutton, GPG (Global Plant Genetics) hosted a ‘Raspberry Focus Afternoon’. This event highlighted all the raspberry varieties represented by GPG, bred by James Hutton. Known for bringing only the best genetics and varieties to the market, GPG let the exceptional quality of these crops speak for themselves. The event drew international visitors eager to see the raspberry series first hand.

A major highlight of the Raspberry Focus Afternoon was the introduction of the new raspberry variety, Glen Eden, which is set to launch soon and has already sparked significant interest. The event was dedicated to emphasizing the research and detail that go into producing first-class raspberry varieties, from initial selection to market introduction. This continuous research and development process spans the entire supply chain, ensuring that clients and licence holders benefit from the best possible genetics.

The launch of Glen Eden adds a remarkable new option to our raspberry portfolio, reinforcing our commitment to advancing the global raspberry market. Throughout the afternoon, all showcased GPG raspberries exceeded expectations in terms of fruit load, berry size, colour, texture, firmness, and, most importantly, flavour.

The following day, the James Hutton ‘Fruit For The Future’ event continued, highlighting their extensive contributions to both horticulture and agriculture. It was a pleasure to participate alongside JHL and the Fruit For The Future team, as well as our international guests.

A huge thank you goes out to the entire team at James Hutton for their efforts in organising the GPG Raspberry Focus Afternoon and the Fruit For The Future event. We also extend our thanks to all our visitors.

For more information on the raspberry varieties represented by GPG, please contact us at solutions@globalplantgenetics.com or visit our contact page at globalplantgenetics.com/contact