Aligned with the recent shift in fruit consumption trends, there is a growing increase in the cultivation of these fruits. Thus, various types of small fruits, including blueberries, have recently been introduced and cultivated in Korea. According to the data, there has been a notable uptick in blueberry farming, in stark contrast to the decline in cultivation of black raspberries, black chokeberries, and blackcurrants. New varieties of blueberries continue to be introduced and cultivated, aligning with the recent consumption trends and are expected to be consistently cultivated in the future. Despite the decrease in the other berries, health benefits associated with all berries have ignited growing consumer interest, resulting in domestic and international market expansion. In conclusion, this research underscores the importance of identifying plant varieties that are well-suited to Korea's climatic conditions, validating efficient cultivation strategies, and establishing robust distribution networks to foster sustainable development in the berry industry.

In recent years, India has consistently increased its production of small fruits. India is the second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables globally, with a diverse range of small fruits grown across the country. Small fruits, such as kiwifruit and blueberries, are in high demand due to the growing popularity of healthier food options and increased awareness of their associated health benefits. However, the current status of small fruit production in India is substantially lower than that of other fruit crops. Nonetheless, there has been a growing interest in small fruit production, particularly in regions with suitable climatic conditions. Currently, only two types of small fruit are commercially produced in India: grapes and Indian jujube/ber. Three other fruit types, strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi, have production areas of less than 10,000 ha each. Despite the growing interest in small fruit production, several challenges, such as the lack of good planting materials, productivity issues, lack of packaging facilities, and marketing networks for farmers, need to be addressed to enhance the prospects for small fruit production in India. Future studies should focus on several areas to overcome these challenges. Firstly, it is crucial to understand the specific resource constraints that small fruit producers face and develop strategies to improve their access to essential resources, including planting materials, land, water, and financial support. Secondly, innovative marketing strategies tailored to the unique characteristics of small fruit production in India should be employed to expand domestic and international market opportunities. Lastly, adopting appropriate technologies and sustainable production practices is necessary to improve productivity and mitigate environmental impacts. Overall, the prospects for small fruit production in India appear promising, given the growing demand for healthier food options and the expanding domestic and international markets for small fruits.

The Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis), also known as aonla or amla, belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family and is native to India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand, and China. This fruit is gaining popularity globally because of its medicinal as well as nutraceutical properties. It is one of India's most integral commercial crops and is recognized for its nutritive, nutraceutical, and therapeutic value. India ranks first in the world in terms of cultivation and production, and it is mostly cultivated in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Himachal Pradesh. Over the past decade, the area covered by this fruit has increased to approximately 25,000 ha. The total area under production is approximately 93,000 ha, with an annual production of approximately 1,090 thousand metric tonnes of fruit. Although India has favorable climatic conditions for growing gooseberry, its cultivation and production remain challenging because of pests as well as diseases, which cause considerable damage. In this study, we discuss the current status of Indian gooseberry production, as well as the major insect pests in the gooseberry-growing regions of India.

배의 가공 활용을 위해 숙기가 다른 원황, 신고 및 추황배 를 이용하여 식초를 제조하여 이화학적 특성 및 항산화활성 을 조사하였다. 숙기가 다른 배의 특성 조사 결과 경도는 숙기가 가까운 원황은 낮았고 미숙과인 신고, 추황배는 높 았으며, 당도는 유의적인 차이가 없었다. 품종별 배식초의 품질 특성을 조사한 결과 총 산 함량은 4.89~7.98%로 추황 배가 가장 높았고, 색도 L* 값은 원황 신고 추황배를 이용하 여 제조한 식초의 색도 L* 값은 유의적인 차이를 나타내지 않았고, 적색도 a* 값은 원황 배를 이용하여 제조한 식초가 가장 높았으며, 황색도 b* 값은 신고배를 이용하여 제조한 식초가 가장 높은 값을 나타내었다. 주요 유리당은 glucose, fructose, sorbitol로 품종에 관계없이 sorbitol의 함량이 가장 높았다. 총 폴리페놀 및 플라보노이드 함량은 35.2~55.3, 8.4~14.4 mg/100 g으로 추황배를 이용하여 제조한 식초가 높았고, 원황, 신고를 이용하여 제조한 식초가 낮았다. 항산 화 활성은 총페놀과 정의 상관을 보였으며, DPPH 라디컬 소거능은 세가지 품종 배를 이용하여 제조한 식가 45.0~ 62.1%였고, ABTS+ radical 소거능은 73.8~78.2%를 나타내 었다. 이상의 결과로부터 낙과나 비 상품과인 원황, 신고 및 추황배를 사용하여 기호성을 갖춘 식초를 제조할 수 있는 것으로 판단되어 이에 대한 관능적 특성 및 대규모 생산에 대한 추후 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.