Blueberries

The campaign for Sicilian netted melons is proceeding at a good pace, similar to the one for strawberries in Southern Italy: the less sought-after Campania and Sicilian varieties compared to the popular Sabrosa under the Candonga Lucana brand and Inspire Matera. There is a high demand for eggplants, while demand for read more

As OGM Managing Director Dirk Kastner told Fruchthandel Magazine, they were able to harvest the first strawberries two weeks ago. "According to the weather forecast, the outlook for the coming period also looks good, with plenty of sunshine, not too hot temperatures, and cool. read more

The webinar "Acetamiprid - its future in berry crops" will take place this Wednesday, April 30th at 7:00 PM. Together with industry experts, we will discuss regulatory changes that will come into effect this season.

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The blossoming of blueberries is slowly beginning. The recent hot days have caused the fields to turn white almost from hour to hour. In most cases, there are no significant damages visible from earlier frosts and freezes. It's hard to tell yet how

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The EastFruit team is continuing to analyze the global blueberry market. After examining the overall trends in the global blueberry industry and the situations in two major players, Peru and Chile, we have shifted our focus to the emerging aggressive exporters. Now, we are revisiting the discussion on the major players in the blueberry market. read more

Według stowarzyszenia branży Proarándanos, do 16. tygodnia Peru wyeksportowało 317 997 ton borówek; nowy kamień milowy zaledwie tydzień przed zakończeniem bieżącego sezonu (2024-2025). "To stanowi wzrost o 42% w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem i potwierdza" read more

In view of the upcoming holidays, La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly service of BMTI and Italmercati Business Network, in collaboration with Consumerism Non-Profit, recommends the best seasonal products to purchase. read more

The past nights brought tough challenges for strawberry growers in the municipality of Warka. In the village of Hornigi, where we are implementing the Strawberry Inspirations project, the ground temperature dropped to as low as -4.2°C, staying below zero for over six hours. read more

In the face of the upcoming raspberry blossoming period, proper fertilization and application of biostimulants are crucial to ensure high-quality yields. Therefore, we provide important recommendations that, when implemented on plantations, will help achieve optimal results in production. read more

Integrating modern technologies and microbiological products in blueberry cultivation brings promising results. This includes, for example, creating a soil environment that helps protect blueberry plants from root system damage.

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Agrovision changed its name this week to Fruitist. Why? Many believe the berry powerhouse is gearing up to go public – some say as early as June – in what could be one of the fastest and most exciting IPOs in the history of the fresh produce business. A change of name isn’t essential, read more

A special first moment was on April 17, when the breeder Limgroup purchased a crate of Sonrosa® from FruitMasters for 1,000 euros from strawberry breeder Jan van den Elzen in Uden. The proceeds from this crate were donated to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), which focuses on conserving wildlife, including pandas and. read more

Blueberry flowering is a key stage in their cultivation cycle, and proper treatments during this period significantly impact the quality and quantity of yields. By using modern biostimulants like Kelpak, producers have the opportunity to increase read more

During the first week of April, temperatures in the main Greek strawberry regions were slightly below average. However, the abundant sunshine and the increasing length of the days have contributed to consistent ripening and good fruit quality, especially for the dominant variety in Greece. read more

Strawberries are one of the most popular seasonal fruits in Germany. On average, about 3.7 kilograms are consumed per person each year. The strawberry harvest lasts from May to the end of July, but raspberries, blackberries, and cherries are also very popular with consumers and are harvested. read more

The new season of organic strawberries is almost here at Ecodal - Kestemont. Last year, BelOrta started selling organic strawberries for the first time. Organic options have become more common in many product categories, but organic strawberries have been more difficult to come by. read more

To ensure healthy growth and abundant yields of raspberries, proper fertilization is crucial, tailored to the plant's growth stages and needs. Using different types of fertilizers, both in granular form, through fertigation, and foliar application, can significantly read more

In Czerwińsk, on April 25th, we will find beautifully ripening 'Flair' strawberries in the tunnels. The fruits of this variety are among the most anticipated ones. In local farms, cultivation is carried out in a modern way, allowing for efficient and early harvesting. read more