Blueberries

At the middle of June - about eight days earlier than usual - the first plums of the Ruth Gerstetter variety were harvested in Rheinhessen. "The beginning of the season was challenging in terms of marketing, as consumers still had access to plenty of summer fruits like berries and stone fruits." read more

Continental Floral Greens has officially partnered with and leased Sun Valley Floral Farms in Willow Creek, CA. "We are now overseeing the cultivation and expansion of these prestigious crops, which include 'Spirit Series' Ilex, Rosehips, Cotinus, Snowberries, Flowering Cotinus, and Snowball Viburnum. In addition to these crops, we." read more

From its humble beginnings in an office with a ping-pong table, Cargolux has evolved into a global cargo behemoth, achieving important milestones along the journey. Were you aware that Cargolux's inaugural flight transported strawberries from New York to Stockholm? They also previously had a partnership with Luxair to operate flights. read more

Maliny będą rosły w całym sierpniu ze względu na cieplejsze temperatury, ogłosiła organizacja branżowa British Berry Growers. read more

Egyptian producer-exporter Pico Modern Agriculture will showcase its new varieties of strawberries and grapes at the upcoming Asia Fruit Logistica exhibition in Hong Kong. The company will also introduce avocados and Barhi dates to its product range, as announced by regional sales manager Muhammad Fayed. read more

W Japonii uprawa luksusowych owoców, takich jak melony, winogrona, brzoskwinie i truskawki, jest zauważalną praktyką, a te produkty osiągają wysokie ceny ze względu na ich ulepszone smaki i wygląd. Wśród nich OKU Berry, premium truskawka, została niedawno wprowadzona do Barcelony. read more

Based on its thirty years of experience in cultivating, processing, and selling strawberries, the Nicofruit group will now venture into producing and marketing yellow kiwi fruit, starting next autumn. Starting in the first week of October 2024, the Top Gold yellow kiwi will be available. read more

Popyt na brytyjskie borówki gwałtownie rośnie, co skutkuje zwiększeniem produkcji przez plantatorów. read more

Despite these weather-related challenges, the Argentine Blueberry Committee (ABC) expects a normal season with production levels expected to be similar to those of 2022-23, reports freshfruitportal. read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing the retailer Tesco. According to them, the demand for blueberries increased by 27% last year. This surge in popularity is attributed to the growing awareness of the fruit's health benefits. Blueberries are rich in... read more

Last week, we observed a clear upward trend in wholesale prices of highbush blueberries (American). However, it did not last until the end of last week and a correction occurred. Will it prove to be only temporary? What are the current prices of blueberries in large wholesale quantities? read more

This year, guests of the DOGK have the choice between two excursions: One to Limgroup BV, Horst, where asparagus and strawberries are important seasonal products. In Horst, they will learn about the important aspects of breeding and how long it takes for a new variety to reach the market. read more

To celebrate the new Peruvian blueberry season, Chinese importer Shanghai Junli and US producer and marketer North Bay Produce Produce held a joint season launch ceremony at the Huizhan Market in Shanghai on 6 August. During the event, the first container of North Bay Produce-branded Peruvian
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To celebrate the new Peruvian blueberry season, Chinese importer Shanghai Junli and US producer and marketer North Bay Produce Produce held a joint season launch ceremony at the Huizhan Market in Shanghai on 6 August. During the event, the first container of North Bay Produce-branded Peruvian
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A new high-yielding, disease-resistant and sweet-flavoured strawberry has hit Australian retail shelves after more than five years of development by growers and plant breeding experts.  read more

Berry cultivation in Finland has undergone a significant transformation in the past decade. The cultivation of strawberries and raspberries, which are the most important crops, has predominantly shifted to polytunnels. Eija Lankinen, a lecturer in horticulture at Häme University of Applied Sciences and an independent consultant, has been involved in this change. read more

The cloudy and rainy conditions during the summer in the UK, although not ideal for holidaymakers, have created the perfect conditions for an exceptional raspberry season. The weather forecasts high volumes of the fruit in August following a period of decreased production. Despite a 4% drop in production compared to last year, due to. read more

The Zmiiv vegetable greenhouse complex in the Kharkiv region, which used to be the largest cucumber producer in Ukraine, has been forced to significantly change its operations as a result of the destruction caused by Russian missile attacks on its greenhouses. It is now growing root vegetables and berries in open fields. read more

The blueberry season in the Pacific Northwest is very different this year compared to last year, but in a positive way. The 2023 crop is one of the lowest producing years for Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, and expectations were not met. "It was a difficult season for growers, packers, sales teams, and." read more

Włochy: Giovanni Mastrantoni mianowany prezesem PAC 2000AConad
Italy: Giovanni Mastrantoni appointed president of PAC 2000AConad's largest cooperative, PAC 2000A, has appointed Giovanni Mastrantoni as its new president. Mastrantoni succeeds Claudio Alibrandi, who will remain with the cooperative as a director, Conad noted. Source: esmmagazine.com SPAR Jiarong… read more