Blueberries

Italy's reputation as a provider of high-quality, fresh berries is expected to strengthen further as demand in both domestic and international markets continues to increase, as noted by a prominent soft fruit supplier in the country. read more

The peach and nectarine campaign is starting, initially with Spanish production. The red spring onion production from Calabria is also starting. Low temperatures are slowing down the demand for melons. The production of strawberries from Basilicata is about to finish, and the first ones are on their way. read more

The peach and nectarine campaign is starting, initially with Spanish production. Also starting is the production of red spring onions from Calabria. Low temperatures are slowing down the growth in demand for melons. The production of strawberries from Basilicata is about to end, and the first ones are on their way. read more

Market analysts from EastFruit have pointed out Ukraine's remarkable growth in the global frozen raspberry market. In the past year, Ukraine has become one of the top five largest exporters of frozen raspberries to the United States, surpassing all other non-American suppliers. read more

"The harvest quantities then gradually increased, even though April lived up to its reputation when it comes to weather. Thanks to the fleece cover, the crops have survived the night frosts of the past week without major damage. Starting from calendar week 18, we can now begin trading." read more

Strong price surge in asparagus, whose season is starting earlier than usual. Last moments also for strawberries from Lucania, while those from the North are on their way. Demand for melons is still low, with volumes increasing from Sicily. The May Day holiday is boosting read more

Strong price surge for asparagus, whose season is starting earlier than usual. Last moments for Lucanian strawberries, while those from the North are on their way. Demand for melons is still low, with volumes increasing from Sicily. The May Day holiday is boosting demand. read more

Due to climate change, with late spring frosts, heavy rainfall or heatwaves - as reported by German Fruit and Vegetables - protected cultivation is becoming increasingly important. It not only ensures the harvest, but also provides natural protection. read more

In 2023, as reported by the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE), strawberries were cultivated on a total of 14,010 hectares - a decrease of nearly a quarter compared to 2015. This is mainly due to the fact that fewer strawberries are being produced in open fields (-5,669 hectares). read more

The majority of berries arriving from Spain and Morocco are flowing to the retail food sector, which increased its advertising activity in the 16th week. The advertised prices ranged from 11.92 euros/kg to 15.92 euros/kg compared to the previous week. read more

The markets were well supplied with prominent Greek and Dutch strawberries. Italian and Spanish offers were also notable, with Spanish offerings decreasing noticeably in the reported week. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in the availability of domestic strawberries. read more

UK: Tesco is facing scrutiny over an 'Amazon-style' fee for online suppliers. The UK's supermarket regulator is closely monitoring Tesco's implementation of this fulfillment fee. The Grocery Code Adjudicator has been keeping a close eye on the situation. read more

Robert van Ooijen from Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit says that it took some time for this year's strawberry supply to increase at the Belgian auctions. He makes daily morning purchases at BelOrta, REO, and Hoogstraten for his Dutch clients. "Besides Sonata and Sonsation, more Elsanta is now entering the. read more

The strawberry market continues with stable prices: following Easter, yields were not as high, but demand remained strong. Antonio Zani, the commercial manager for Granfrutta Zani in Italy, describes the current situation for this period. "We are pleased that there wasn't a significant price drop after Easter as some had anticipated." read more

Favorable prices and low yields characterize this recent phase of the strawberry season in Southern Italy. "Here in the Basilicata region, in approximately 40 days, the season will conclude for many, especially for traditional cultivars like the Sabrosa-Candonga," says Maria Ferrara from the wholesale fruit business. read more

Wraz z końcem kwietnia zbliża się większe dostawy truskawek. "Jesteśmy nieco z tyłu w porównaniu do naszych oczekiwań na ten moment sezonu, ale cieszymy się z popytu i ogólnych warunków rynkowych" - mówi Cindy Jewell z Bobalu. "Nasze plantacje na ranczach wyglądają świetnie i są w dobrym tempie rozwijane." read more

The strawberry campaign in the Lazio area is characterized by ups and downs, but Aop Luce continues to invest in this product. We spoke with Giacomo Galdiero, CEO of Aop Luce: "After a positive start to the campaign, with a generally stable supply and satisfactory prices, with read more

The Fundación Caja Rural del Sur has renewed its commitment to the International Congress of Red Fruits and will once again be the exclusive main sponsor of this event, which will take place in the upcoming

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With a selection of five blueberry varieties, the Sekoya® program now extends to global cultivation in 18 countries across 10,000 hectares in zero- and low-chill, as well as mid- and high-chill environments. "We are excited to introduce a new variety in the late low-chill segment for cultivation." read more

The Co-op is transitioning to using 100 percent British strawberries in all of its own-brand products, making it the first retailer in the UK to do so. read more