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May 2026

May 2026

Edition 19

First GPG UCD Strawberry Nursery Congress

New Website Launch at Strawberry Nursery Congress

Advancing Blueberry Genetics: New UGA Selections

GPG Blueberry Field Visit in Spain

Egypt Strawberry Programme Builds Momentum

GPG’s Growth Continues with New Team Members

Low Chill vs High Chill Blueberries

Personal highlights from Jamie & Dom

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GPG Launches New Website at First GPG UCD Strawberry Nursery Congress 2026, California USA

California, USA – May 2026 – Global Plant Genetics (GPG) is proud to announce the official launch of…

The First GPG UCD Strawberry Nursery Congress

Rupert Hargreaves, Co-Owner, Global Plant Genetics Last week marked a very special milestone for Global Plant Genetics (GPG)…

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Advancing Blueberry Genetics: New UGA Selections on the Horizon

Jamie Petchell We are excited to share encouraging progress from our continued collaboration with the University of Georgia blueberry breeding…

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GPG Blueberry Field Visit, Huelva Spain, April 2026

The April field trip to growers in Spain proved a timely reminder that there’s no substitute for getting…

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Egypt Strawberry Programme Continues to Build Momentum

Rupert Hargreaves Taking strawberry varieties selected at 38.5° latitude in California and successfully adapting them to 30° latitude…

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GPG’s Growth Continues…

New Momentum… As we continue to grow, we’re welcoming new team members who bring fresh expertise, energy and…

Low Chill vs High Chill: A Portfolio for the Future

The debate around low chill versus high chill blueberries continues to surface in industry discussions. In reality, this…

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Marathon, In Memory, For Macmillan Cancer Support

Jamie Petchell May, I completed an off-road marathon to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of…

World Record Hyrox – By GPG Team Member

Dom Butkus I completed a HYROX race in a full suit and set a new world record with…