Blueberries

The start of the 2025 season on strawberry plantations has brought a number of challenges that may significantly impact the condition of the plants and the yield. As emphasized by Izabela Majewska-Dudek from Andermatt Polska, proper assessment of the plantation's condition and quick action are currently of key importance. read more

Not just the emergency of a campaign complicated by the weather, but the concrete strategies on which to build the future of the industry. This was the key point that emerged in the second part of the IFN Live dedicated to strawberries, which, after discussing the challenges in the first part, highlighted the solutions. read more

Egipt podwoił swoje eksport truskawek mrożonych do Polski, ustanawiając nowy rekord i umacniając swoją dominację na rynku europejskim, według EastFruit. W 2025 roku Polska importowała 62 200 ton egipskich truskawek mrożonych, o wartości ponad 70 milionów euro. Oznacza to wzrost o 2,2 raza. read more

The Ukrainian blueberry market is entering a new phase of development. Until recently, most growers operated independently, managing cultivation, harvesting, cooling, logistics, and sales. This model is now changing, with a shift toward centralized coordination, unified standards, and export… read more

Niedawna holenderska misja handlowa do Uzbekistanu otworzyła rzeczywisty dialog między producentami hortikultury z Uzbekistanu a holenderskimi firmami, skupiający się na technologii, lepszym materiale siewnym i gotowych do eksportu produkcji - mówi Furkat Alimukhamedov z Netherlands Fruit Solutions Uzbekistan. read more

Ocado Retail is starting the UK's main strawberry season nearly a month early with strawberries grown at the foot of the Malvern Hills, benefiting from spring sunlight. The online retailer will be selling 100% UK-grown early-season strawberries from the Berryworld brand when they become available for purchase next week. read more

The end of March is the time when strawberry growers in field cultivation start intensive activities related to preparing the plantation for the growing season. As emphasized by Magdalena Cieślak-Włodarczyk from Yara Poland, the decisions made at this stage are crucial. read more

Agnieszka Maziejuk, a sales specialist at the Polish fruit sorting machine manufacturer Green Sort, mentioned that there is a growing interest in blueberry sorting machines in the blueberry sector. She stated, "The blueberry market is expanding rapidly, prompting companies to invest in modern sorting technology." read more

In the conditions of rising costs of mineral fertilizers and limited availability of certain raw materials, biological solutions that improve the efficiency of nutrient utilization are becoming increasingly important. One direction is incorporating into the fertilization program. read more

Xinjiang is boosting its position as one of China's major winter blueberry production centers by focusing on large-scale greenhouse cultivation, developing cold chain infrastructure, and ensuring high-quality premium fruit. A new project in Moyu County, valued at RMB 660 million ($95.5 million), exemplifies the region's commitment to protected cultivation. read more

Sainsbury's has extended its long-term partnership model to 62 British berry farms by signing five new five-year contracts with Angus Soft Fruit, Chambers, Soft Fruits Direct, J.O. Sims, and Dyson Farming. By 2027, it is expected that over 2,500 British farms will be included in long-term contracts,… read more

The strawberry campaign is entering its crucial phase in a complex scenario, strongly influenced by the weather that has so far affected the availability of Italian and Spanish produce, with a quality that is not always consistent and consumption that needs to be carefully monitored. However, in this phase, some signals are also emerging. read more

The Ukrainian blueberry market is entering a new phase of development. Until recently, most growers operated largely on their own, independently managing cultivation, harvesting, cooling, logistics, and sales. That model is now beginning to change. In its place, a new structure is emerging—one read more

For the latest episode of the Fresh Ideas Show, sponsored by Dole, hosts Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell are joined by Fresh Produce Journal editor Fred Searle as they reflect on the Fruitnet Berry Congress – the premier event for the global berry industry. read more

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During the 14th International Blueberry Conference in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the offer of highbush blueberry varieties provided by Fall Creek company was presented. As emphasized by the company representative, Arkadiusz Bajak, one of the main directions of breeding currently is read more

"The season has started in a peculiar way, as every day we have to deal with both the weather and the international situation. The general situation does not help when it comes to organizing shipments and travel to the eastern part of the world, while the weather is increasingly uncertain. These…" read more