The foundation of the International Raspberry Organization (IRO) can be traced back to the late 1990s. In 1996, it was the Chilean Food Association (a member of the Chilean Food Processors Association, www.chilealimentos.com) that first developed the idea of bringing together representatives of the raspberry industry from around the world. This resulted in a first conference that took place in Chile, organised by the Association’s General Secretary, Felipe Rosas, in April 1998.
At this inaugural conference, involving a whole day seminar and visits to local production facilities, it was decided to set up an international organization which was called the International Raspberry Association. The name was later changed to International Raspberry Organization (IRO).
Regular meetings of the IRO have been taking place every two years since. The second conference took place in the USA in 2000 which elected Antonio Dominguez (Chile) as the first President of the IRO, a post he held until 2006. The second conference took place in Hungary in 2002, organised by Lazlo Cseh. This event saw a Chinese delegation attending as observers for the first time.
The 2004 IRO conference took place in Mount Vernon near Melbourne, Australia, organized by Mr. and Mrs. Meewuissen. This was followed two years later by a meeting in Serbia, organised by Rade Ljubojevic who also was elected IRO president (2006-2008). In May 2008, the IRO met in Poland for its fourth conference, organised by Thomas Szolis and Marek Pawlonka, attended by representatives from 11 countries. The meeting again elected Antonio Dominguez as its President.
In 2010, the IRO conference returned again to Chile, and in 2012, IRO members met in Canada. This last conference discussed a proposal by the US association to launch a raspberry promotion program. It also confirmed Antonio Dominguez as IRO President and Felipe Rosas as IRO General Secretary for the next two years.
Area 2019: 650 Ha.
Volume 2019: 8.056 Tons.
Yield 2019: 12.4 Tons/Ha.
Varieties: Driscoll Maravilla, Berry Gem, Berry Jewel, Williamette, Meeker, Heritage.
Area 2019: 2.100 Ha.
Volume 2019: 16.000 Tons.
Yield 2019: 7.6 Tons/Ha.
Varieties: Meeker, Heritage, Lyulin, Polka.
Area 2019: 1.962 Ha.
Volume 2019: 8.945 Tons.
Yield 2019: 4.6 Tons/Ha.
Varieties: Meeker, Chemainus, Rudi, Wake Field, Cascade Delight, Squamish, Malahat.
Area 2019: 6.500 Ha.
Volume 2019: 30.389 Tons.
Yield 2019: 4.7 Tons/Ha.
Varieties: Heritage, Meeker, Chilliwack, Dolomia, Amity, Santas, Regina.
Area 2019: 18.237 Ha.
Volume 2019: 33.460 Tons.
Yield 2019: 1.8 Tons/Ha.
Varieties: Heritage, Fertodi.
Area 2018: 1.457 Ha. (England + Scotland).
Volume 2018: 15.180 Tons (England + Scotland).
Yield 2018: 10.4 Tons/Ha.
Varieties: Driscoll Maravilla, Berry Gem, Berry Jewel, Vajolet, Lagorai, Ovation, Paragon, Nobility, Malling Bella, Charm.
Area 2016: 2.400 Ha.
Volume 2016: 13.000 Tons.
Yield 2016: 5.4 Tons/Ha.
Varieties: Meeker.
Area 2016: 300 Ha.
Volume 2016: 1.500 Tons.
Yield 2016: 5.0 Tons/Ha.
Varieties: Fertodi.
Area 2019: 9.575 Ha.
Volume 2019: 130.000 Tons.
Yield 2019: 13.6 Tons/Ha.
Varieties: Maravilla, Carmina, Esperanza, Sevillana, Adelita, Erika, others.
Area 2019: 27.000 Ha.
Volume 2019: 75.000 Tons.
Yield 2019: 2.8 Tons/Ha.
Varieties: Glen Ample, Laszka, Radziejowa, Sokolica, Polana, Polka.
Area 2019: 17.000 Ha.
Volume 2019: 92.000 Tons.
Yield 2019: 5.4 Tons/Ha.
Varieties: Willamette, Meeker, Tulamin, others.
Area 2018: 1.457 Ha. (England + Scotland).
Volume 2018: 15.180 Tons (England + Scotland).
Yield 2018: 10.4 Tons/Ha.
Varieties: Driscoll Maravilla, Berry Gem, Berry Jewel, Vajolet, Lagorai, Ovation, Paragon, Nobility, Malling Bella, Charm.
Area 2019: 5.409 Ha.
Volume 2019: 35.540 Tons.
Yield 2019: 6.6 Tons/Ha.
Varieties: Sugana, Glen Ample, Zeva, Polana, Polka.
Area 2019: 7.100 Ha.
Volume 2019: 119.532 Tons.
Yield 2019: 16.8 Tons/Ha.
Varieties: Meeker, Chemainus, Wake Field, Cascade Harvest, Wake Haven, Cascade Premier.