Blueberries

As the Southern Hemisphere prepares for its primary blueberry season, industry forecasts are predicting higher volumes compared to the 2023/24 season. However, supplies from Peru are expected to be delayed, with peak arrivals anticipated around November. Despite this, Camposol is positioned to be one of the leading suppliers in the market. read more

Obtaining beautiful, tasty, resistant, and easy-to-eat fruits is among the goals of varietal improvement in the world of fruits and vegetables. The supply chain is becoming more demanding and expects increasingly high-performing products; seedlessness is a feature that is gaining great success in the sector. read more

"It had to happen sometime. And so the decision has been made: Edfruit B.V. has closed its doors as of August 31," Ed Olivier wrote in a letter to his contacts. "After many years in the AGF industry, and primarily in the berry sector in recent years, the time has come to stop. The time is ripe for a new beginning." read more

In a significant development in the horticultural sector of Himachal Pradesh, the state has announced the registration of its first blueberry nursery located in Kangra district. The Neva Plantation, situated in Kangra, has been granted approval by officials from the horticulture department to... read more

The selection of gift boxes at the fruit market is expanding, with designs tailored for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival next month. Among these, gift boxes containing apples and oranges are the most sought-after. Seasonal fruits such as seedless pomegranates, Qiuyue pears, and Xinjiang plums are also available. read more

The two companies, which have an extensive network of over 300 hired farmers throughout India, also own berry farms in the regions of Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra, and Ooty or Tamil Nadu, which account for 80% of the country's total strawberry production.

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A&B Packing Equipment, a U.S. manufacturer of blueberry machinery, has recently introduced the latest version of their flagship weigh and fill machine, the G3 Evolution. This model features several innovations that enhance weighing accuracy, hygiene design, and versatility. Special thanks to Milbor. read more

Mateusz Włodarczyk, having learned from last year's experience, does not intend to save seedlings that do not promise a good yield in the upcoming season. He can clearly see which plants are affected. Reddish spots are already appearing on the leaves. The quality of the plants can be determined. read more

As the Southern Hemisphere prepares for its primary blueberry season, industry forecasts predict higher volumes than the 2023/24 season. However, there are expected delays in supplies from Peru, with peak arrivals anticipated around November, according to Camposol. read more

The Peruvian blueberry season typically lasts from May 2024 to April 2025. Peak production is expected to be reached in week 43 with 17,148 tons. read more

In a year-round cultivation with only one planting, a vegetative crop would only need to be lit and heated once a year. To achieve this goal and ensure a continuous harvest, a transition to inductive cultivation would be necessary. read more

This year's unusually high temperatures have significantly decreased raspberry production in Ukraine, as reported by Taras Bashtannyk, President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association. Despite the lower yield compared to last year, prices have risen sharply. Currently, first-grade raspberries are being sold at EUR. read more

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On Thursday, the Moroccan newspaper Les Inspirations Éco responded to a request from Freshuelva for the European Union to impose customs duties on strawberry imports from Morocco by pointing out that Spanish farmers were not only troubled by Moroccan tomatoes but also by strawberries. read more

W Kalifornii podaż truskawek jest normalna na tę porę roku, a większość owoców pochodzi z dystryktów Santa Maria i Salinas-Watsonville. Ta podaż wygląda podobnie jak w ubiegłym roku o tej porze. "Popyt na truskawki jest bardzo dobry, ponieważ właśnie obchodzimy Dzień Pracy". read more

Morocco has set a new record in its blueberry export sector for the 2023/24 season, which runs from July to June, by exporting 67,300 tonnes of fresh blueberries. This represents a 25% increase compared to the previous season. This growth highlights Morocco's growing presence in the primary read more

On September 6, 2024, the town of Karczmiska in Poland's Lublin Voivodeship will host Blueberry Factory 2024, an event marking the end of the blueberry harvest season. This gathering has become an annual tradition for blueberry growers, who come together to review the season's outcomes, discuss... read more

NC State University graduate, Dr. Lauren Redpath, achieved success by making a significant contribution to the development of the world's first seedless blackberry variety. According to her, fruits with a more uniform, velvety texture will attract a larger following, which

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On August 22, the Ministry of Agriculture and Welfare of Farmers of the Republic of India published phytosanitary import requirements for blueberries exported from Poland to India. This marked the end of the process that began in March 2022.

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After years full of challenges, Italy is still the leading pear producer in Europe and is expected to regain its position in the 2024/25 season with a production that is likely to be acceptable in terms of both quantity and the aesthetic and organoleptic quality of all varieties. read more