Blueberries

The protection of raspberries in tunnels, where experiments are conducted as part of the Raspberry Factory project, started with the control of spider mites. As Dr. Paweł Krawiec and Tomasz Gasparski report, post-harvest treatments play a crucial role in effectively controlling them.

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Once considered inferior to fresh fruits, frozen fruits and berries are now experiencing a resurgence in popularity. This is partly due to a viral social media trend that has transformed kitchen freezers into dessert parlors. According to EastFruit, the Frozen Fruit Shaved Ice trend has gained widespread attention. read more

A plentiful harvest of California strawberries has been delivered to California Giant Berry Farms, as the company announces large quantities of its main product. The company's high yields and abundance of high-quality fruit guarantee peak promotional volumes of California strawberries. read more

'Rumba' is still one of the most important varieties of strawberries. Unfortunately, emerging cultivation problems could change this situation. Looking back a few seasons, it seemed to be the most promising variety, enjoying a lot of interest. read more

Peruvian producers are interested in cultivating raspberries and cherries, as these fruits have potential in international markets, following the example of major exporters like Chile and Mexico. Building on the success of blueberries, Peru aims to strengthen its position as a fruit supplier. read more

Do marca 2025 roku, import chińskich truskawek do Rosji osiągnął wartość 3,4 miliona dolarów, zgodnie z danymi celnymi Chińskiej Republiki Ludowej. Pozycjonuje to Rosję jako głównego konsumenta tych owoców, wyprzedzając Wietnam, poprzedniego lidera. Według RIA Novosti, oznacza to podwojenie wartości importu z lutego. read more

After the cool first half of May, many strawberry growers decide to remove the agrofibre from their plantations. Although it served its protective purpose during frosts, leaving it on for a few more days could lead to a variety of complications. read more

In the recent period, significant changes have occurred in the blueberry production industry that may affect the quality of crops and their productivity. As part of the tests conducted in the new plot, where blueberry varieties from the Fall Creek Collection are grown, experts from Compo Expert... read more

Objętość rynkowej produkcji jagód w Mołdawii w 2025 roku prawdopodobnie będzie znacząco niższa niż w poprzednich dwóch sezonach, co może prowadzić do wyższych cen, zgodnie z opinią eksperta ds. biznesu jagodowego Dmitry'ego Dodicy, jak podaje Logos Press. Na podstawie informacji zwrotnych od producentów z Mołdawii, kwiecień read more

During the webinar "Acetamiprid - its future in berry crops," Dr. Artur Miszczak, head of the Food Safety Research Department at the Institute of Horticulture - Research Institute in Skierniewice, presented the current state of knowledge on the subject. read more

The first Lithuanian-grown strawberries of the year are being harvested in greenhouses, marking the start of the 2025 strawberry season. The cooler spring weather is impacting yields, causing prices to remain high. In Anykščiai, the Anykščių Daržovės farm started picking strawberries in early May, about a week earlier than usual. read more

Crocus Labs has announced a notable increase in energy efficiency during a vertical strawberry trial using their adaptive LED lighting system. The Berlin-based research firm partnered with a Japanese breeder to conduct tests on a premium strawberry variety, with the goal of enhancing flavor and yield. read more

With the beginning of May, the first strawberries started to appear on stalls and in markets. Some are shiny, perfectly red, neatly arranged in plastic boxes. Others are slightly smaller, soft, sometimes with discoloration. Some are labeled as "Spain" or read more

The Macfrut 2025 trade fair in Rimini took place from May 6th to 8th. This was the 42nd edition of the event, which is one of the largest industry gatherings in the world, particularly important for companies from the Mediterranean region - but not only. Strong delegations were present. read more

In the Strawberry Inspirations project, conducted at the plantation in Hornigi, after several frosty nights the nonwoven fabric was finally removed. Although it effectively protected the plants from temperature drops for a long time, its presence has consequences. After uncovering... read more

We will carry out the pruning on May 8th in the ‘Glen Carron’ raspberry variety plot, where the plants have survived the winter well. Thanks to proper fertilization and protecting the plants in spring by covering them with white agrofiber,

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In field cultivation, summer raspberries are currently in the pre-flowering stage. The variety 'Cascade Harvest' is entering the stage of flower bud bursting (BBCH 55), while on the canes of the 'Glen Ample' variety, the first flower buds are appearing (BBCH 51, photos 1, 2). read more

On May 8th, we are meeting with Dorota Furmaniak and Dr. Paweł Krawiec at the Borówkowego Factory in Karczmiska. The specialists will be discussing various scenarios regarding procedures for preparing plants for low temperatures and support programs for blueberries that are worth considering. read more

Raspberry cultivation in tunnels is gaining importance. Interestingly, biological solutions work well in this system, both for protection against diseases and pests. In the prepared material, we present several solutions discussed by Dr. Paweł Krawiec.

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After a few weeks of nice sunny weather, Fife Fruits, based in Cupar, Fife, are on the verge of starting to pick the first strawberries of the season. "The weather has been pretty good over the last few days. We haven't had the highest temperatures, but it has been so much better than last year,". read more