Blueberries

Nick Marston, chair of British Berry Growers, has commented on the proposed changes by the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex) to its audit regime (SMETA 7.0), which may require farming and growing businesses to cover the costs of recruitment and transportation fees (following the employer pays principle). read more

Argentina's National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa) has certified the first export of blueberries with quarantine treatment at the source: 4 tons of fruit that departed from a plant in Concordia, Entre Ríos province, headed for the United States. This operation marks the beginning of the 2024 blueberry season. read more

Schisandra berries, also known as Chinese magnolia vine, are slowly gaining recognition among health enthusiasts and phytopharmacology experts for their unique healing properties. The growing trend towards a healthy lifestyle is promoting Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis), referred to as Wu Wei Zi in Asia. read more

Reinhard Schedlbauer, the founder and general manager of AgroAndino Peru, has spearheaded a transformation process that has positioned his company as a leading producer and exporter of organic cape gooseberry. Established in the Cajamarca region, the company has transitioned from initially focusing on dehydrated products. read more

Morocco has reached a major achievement in its blueberry exports, breaking a new record during the 2023/24 season (from July to June). According to EastFruit, the country not only increased its reach in all major export markets for fresh blueberries but also showed impressive growth. read more

Marocco osiągnęło znaczący kamień milowy w eksporcie borówek, ustanawiając nowy rekord w sezonie 2023/24 (od lipca do czerwca). Według EastFruit, kraj nie tylko zwiększył swoją obecność na wszystkich głównych rynkach eksportowych świeżych borówek, ale także wykazał znaczący wzrost.

In the 2023/24 season (from July to June), Morocco achieved a significant milestone in its blueberry exports, setting a new record. According to EastFruit, the country not only expanded its presence in all major export markets for fresh blueberries but also demonstrated remarkable growth. read more

Preparations for the upcoming Moroccan soft fruit season are advancing as the sector bounces back from challenging years that were characterized by climatic risks and business setbacks. Zouhir Disouria, a producer in the Larache region, stated, "Growers in the region are getting ready, tending to the soil, placing orders for plants, and... read more

W tym roku Kazachstan wyłonił się jako jeden z najszybciej rozwijających się rynków dla egipskich produktów owocowo-warzywnych, według EastFruit. Egipt przejął przewodnictwo w trudnej kategorii eksportu świeżych truskawek na rynek kazachski. "Egipt stał się trzecim największym dostawcą read more

To jest szczytowy czas na dzikie borówki z Quebecu. Sezon rozpoczął się najwcześniej w historii 24 lipca, a zbieranie spodziewa się trwać jeszcze przez kolejne trzy tygodnie. "Przed nami dwie intensywne tygodnie, a planujemy zakończyć między 7 a 10 września" - mówi Jean-Pierre Senneville, Prezes/Dyrektor Generalny. read more

The prices of highbush blueberries (dessert) in the Polish wholesale market remain at record-high levels compared to the previous five seasons. However, in order for this trend to be sustained, current prices must increase quickly. How are the prices of these fruits currently shaping up, and what are the chances of them going up? read more

Jagody amerykańskie zrobiły duży postęp w ciągu pięciu lat. O tym wie Kasey Cronquist. Faktycznie, prezes Rady Jagód Amerykańskich (NABC) i Rady Amerykańskich Jagód Highbush (USHBC) niedawno świętował swoje pięciolecie na tym stanowisku i przygląda się, jak rozwijał się przemysł w tym czasie. read more

In Australia, a unique initiative is turning low-grade blueberries into a non-alcoholic wine, thereby reducing landfill waste and supporting the homeless. The initiative, named Conscious Drink, is a collaboration between food charity OzHarvest and one of the nation's largest blueberry growers. read more

This year, Kazakhstan has become one of the fastest-growing markets for Egyptian fruit and vegetable products, as reported by EastFruit. Egypt has taken the lead in the competitive fresh strawberry exports to the Kazakhstani market. read more

Fi, a berry farm in southwestern Finland, stated that consumers are increasingly valuing the freshness and quality of locally grown soft fruit. The farm has invested in new technologies and cultivation methods to improve the taste and appearance of their berries, which has resulted in a growing popularity among Finnish consumers. This shift towards supporting domestic producers is seen as a positive trend for the local agriculture industry in Finland. read more

In 2005, WECO established a specialized division for sorting blueberries. Since then, the company has made significant advancements in equipment and capabilities. Recently, WECO introduced their latest innovation, the 360Tek Sortivator, which was launched in March of this year. It is a compact sorting machine. read more

For several years, Odavi has been producing drinks using some of its Class II strawberries. Since last month, the company has expanded its offerings to include two types of non-alcoholic sparkling beverages, spokesperson Marie-Louise Raats told RTL News. The idea originated from a request by the... read more

While many may have wished for warmer weather during the summer months, it was actually perfect for strawberry production, as stated by Philip Van Overbeke. "When you deal with temperature extremes, you often see fluctuations in production, but this time everything grew consistently, and we had a stable crop." read more

"W sezonie uprawy owoców miękkich w 2024 roku w Serbii okazał się ogólnie udany, ale rynki eksportowe nie współpracowały, aby docenić dobrą jakość zwłaszcza borówek. Tak twierdzi Sanja Larsson, dyrektor generalny i właściciel serbskiego producenta i eksportera owoców miękkich Pureberry." read more

Ukraine is one of the leading producers of blackcurrants in Europe, and this berry is becoming increasingly popular among farmers. The significant areas dedicated to this crop are driven by its economic benefits and demand in both domestic and international markets. Farmer Volodymyr Tymkiv grows them. read more

The British Berry Growers (BBG) producer group warns that new regulations mandating growers to cover recruitment fees for seasonal workers could potentially devastate the British berry sector in one fell swoop. read more