Blueberries

Sezon zbiorów marokańskich malin rozpocznie się za dwa tygodnie. Sektor cieszy się okresem stabilności, a w najgorszym przypadku, pozytywnej stagnacji. Powierzchnia upraw pozostaje niezmieniona od kilku sezonów, a problemy związane z klimatem i siłą roboczą stają się coraz bardziej palące. Z drugiej strony, read more

Peru was the leading exporter with a share of 31% of the total amount, followed by Chile, Spain, and Morocco each with 8%, and the USA with 7%. read more

One million tonnes of blueberries worth US$6.733bn were exported globally last year according to research from the Peruvian consultancy Fluctuante. Peru was the leading exporter with a 31 percent share of the total, followed by Chile, Spain, and Morocco, each with 8 percent, and the US with 7 percent. read more

In 2024, more than 86 million kilograms of strawberries were harvested in the Netherlands, double the volume of 2010, according to figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase is mainly due to higher production from greenhouses and polytunnels, while the total cultivation area for strawberries has also expanded. read more

The strawberry season in Latvia is coming to an end, and it has been a challenging one for farmers due to excessive moisture negatively impacting the harvest. Meanwhile, the market is saturated with raspberries and other berries, putting pressure on producers. A significant issue faced by farmers is the shortage of labor, as many pickers have. read more

The strawberry season in Latvia is coming to an end, and it has been a difficult one for growers due to excessive moisture impacting the harvest. At the same time, the market is saturated with raspberries and other berries, putting pressure on producers. One of the main challenges is the shortage of labor, as many pickers have read more

During the final of the Strawberry Inspirations 2025 event held on June 14th in Hornigi near Warka, Constantin Kaack from the German company Kaack Pflanzenvermehrung discussed the strawberry varieties provided for the project from various breeding programs. Among them were... read more

Compared to the final results of the previous year, this represents a decrease of 26.6%. Following a decrease in strawberry harvest last year, the decline in the harvest quantity continues this year. read more

One of the world's leading breeders of table grapes, cherries, and blueberries, Bloom Fresh, has won a plant variety rights (PVR) case in China, resulting in the destruction of illegally propagated IFG Ten vines sold to consumers as Sweet Globe. read more

According to AMI data, the German raspberry market entered a transitional phase in the last days of July. The supply of fruit from field crops is steadily declining and is now of little importance for the market. Raspberries from protected cultivation and imports are playing an increasingly important role. read more

In the latest episode of the Fresh Ideas Show by Fruitnet, sponsored by Alegra, hosts Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell discuss the newest trends in fresh produce. Topics covered include summer marketing promotions, Peru's increase in blueberry exports, and electromagnetic yield enhancement. read more

Fresh Forward Breeding & Marketing, based in the Netherlands, is a leader in strawberry breeding. The company's goal is to create resilient, tasty, and disease-resistant varieties using both classic and molecular genetic relationships. Thanks to testing new varieties in multiple read more

The total area for strawberry cultivation decreased by more than 15% to 1,400 hectares during the same period. The cultivation area for berry fruits such as blackcurrants decreased following a peak in 2018. These figures come from the CBS. read more

La criadora de bayas española Berries del Oeste dice que su variedad insignia de fresa Arwen sigue ganando terreno en el Sur de Europa, habiendo demostrado una aceptación de mercado "excepcional".

The Spanish berry breeder Berries del Oeste says its flagship Arwen strawberry variety continues to gain traction in Southern Europe, having demonstrated "exceptional" market acceptance. read more

At Mr. Mirosław Garliński's blueberry plantation in Dolecko, a demonstration of mechanical blueberry harvesting using the latest Jagoda JPS combine harvester model took place. During the operation, the machine harvested Sierra variety berries known for their large size. read more

The author of the article, Dr. John M. Pezzuto, Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Western New England University (USA), believes that grapes can rival fruits like berries. read more