Blueberries

Finland has always depended on imported fresh berries to fulfill the growing consumer demand outside of the summer season. Almost half of all fresh raspberries, which constitute a market worth €17 million annually, are sourced from warmer regions such as Morocco and Portugal. The long winters in Finland, with minimal natural daylight, contribute to this reliance on imports. read more

Zainteresowanie uprawą borówki nadal rośnie na całym świecie, a popyt, produkcja i podaż rosną. Rozmowy z konsumentami podkreślają korzyści zdrowotne i smak, podczas gdy producenci skupiają się na doskonaleniu uprawy i przedłużeniu sezonów. Hodowla roślin ma znaczący wpływ na te trendy. read more

Sezon truskawek rozpoczął się dla firmy Savéol. Tradycyjna odmiana Gariguette pojawiła się na rynku w marcu, a w tym roku zostanie uzupełniona o nową odmianę: Floriguette. Gariguette jest kwaśna, a Floriguette jest słodka. Nowa odmiana Floriguette różni się od Gariguette swoim. read more

Wokół branży borówkowej panuje pozytywne nastawienie, częściowo generowane przez hodowlę roślin oraz rozwój lepszych odmian. read more

Bananas. Berries. Tomatoes. What do these three produce items have in common? Paul Rice knows. As the founder of Fair Trade USA and author of the new book, Every Purchase Matters, available starting April 8, he knows that in produce, these three are the top Fair Trade produce items. "Fair Trade." read more

Strawberry breeders of currently repeating varieties are mainly focused on how their plants will yield in the upcoming season. However, it is worth getting acquainted with how the new varieties being currently introduced to production under covers (tunnels/greenhouses) will yield. read more

The blueberry season in Morocco has been delayed this year, with the peak harvest pushed back by almost a month. Amine Bennani, President of the Moroccan Association of Soft Fruit Producers, stated: "We will be experiencing increasing harvests in the upcoming weeks, and we anticipate reaching peak volume levels in April." read more

Currants and gooseberries are already turning green and will soon want to bloom. Therefore, it's important to keep a close eye on the weather and carry out important pre-blooming treatments. It will also be important to prepare the plants for the upcoming frost expected this weekend. read more

A plentiful crop of California strawberries has just arrived at California Giant Berry Farms, with the company reporting strong levels of its key product. The high yields of top-quality fruit from the berry supplier guarantee peak promotional volumes of California strawberries throughout the season. read more

This would represent an increase of 669.23%, as reported by reefertrends, citing estimates from the Unit for Rural Agricultural Planning (UPRA). This growth is based on the potential for new cultivation areas in Antioquia, Cauca, the coffee region, Nariño, and other regions. read more

Blueberries recorded an increase in price of 27.9% to an average of 13.14 euros per kilogram. Similarly, mandarins became 27.5% more expensive for consumers at 3.15 euros per kilogram compared to the previous year. In contrast, the prices for table pears decreased by 9.1% to 2.60 euros per kilogram. read more

On Wednesday, March 26th in Warsaw, a summary of the project "Time for sustainable fruit production" took place. It was a three-year informational and educational project carried out in Poland, Germany, and Austria by the Fruit Growers' Association.

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Recent frost events have had a significant impact on Serbia's fruit sector, especially apricots, with damage reaching up to 95% in certain regions, according to Zoran Keserovic, a professor at the Novi Sad Faculty of Agriculture. The warm weather earlier in the year accelerated the development of reproductive organs. read more

In the era of phasing out successive active substances from use on berry plantations and withdrawing registrations of well-known products, every change in this trend must attract the attention of growers. During the 13th International Blueberry Conference, representatives of the company Ascrop officially read more

Tests conducted this year on the new strawberry varieties developed by UC Davis - the University of California - have highlighted the increasingly important role that Egypt and Jordan are playing in the global strawberry production landscape. This was stated by Rupert Hargreaves. read more

An idea born by chance, a bit for fun, but with a clear intention behind it: to promote the blueberry as a high-quality fruit, easily recognizable, and with a distinctive profile. This is how Tennisnack was born, a snack based on blueberries, packaged in a tube reminiscent of the classic tennis. read more

Happy Berry™ hydroponic strawberries, first introduced in late 2021, are entering the spring season with a new design that showcases their naturally sweet taste and the sustainable methods used in their production. These strawberries are cultivated in high tunnel facilities in Santa Maria, California. read more

The table top strawberry plants designed and manufactured by Combimetal Carrera are under the spotlight. The Italian company is based in Policoro, in the province of Matera, in the Basilicata region, and specializes in manufacturing greenhouse structures. Demetrio Nicodemo, the production read more

Italian farmers announced today a groundbreaking discovery that is sure to cause a huge stir in the fruit market. After several years of breeding work, they have developed a completely new variety of strawberry that tastes... like Aperol Spritz! read more