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Farmers in Florida's $500 million-a-year strawberry industry recently completed a season, and already the next one is looming. Scientists are predicting a high likelihood of a strawberry disease due to the projected El Niño. An El Niño is forecasted for the upcoming hurricane season. read more

The Blueberry Convention Paracas 2026, which took place on May 6, concluded successfully. The trade floor was one of the most dynamic areas during the event. Throughout the convention, growers, exporters, technology suppliers, and specialists were seen moving between booths in search of solutions, contacts, and practical insights. read more

Spreafico presents the Berries Academy, a new training program aimed at professionals in the large organized distribution sector, focused on blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. The initiative aims to transfer technical skills and operational tools for more efficient management. read more

Ukraine's blueberry industry is now transitioning into a new phase of integration into the global market, where international competition is no longer based solely on the size of planted areas or production volumes. This shift was discussed during a professional meeting in Zakarpattia, Ukraine, with Stephen Taylor, Managing Director of. read more

The end of April and the beginning of May saw many highbush blueberry plantations affected by strong frosts, which caused significant damage in some locations. This year's temperature drops once again demonstrated the vulnerability of blueberry varieties to. read more

The wave of frosts in many farms has caused real losses - in the tunnels in Karczmiska, the temperature dropped to -2.8°C. Where an additional cover of agrofleece was used, damages were usually limited to 5-10%. Now, at the threshold of flowering - read more

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The series of frosts, cold spells, and lingering drought have caused many blueberry plantations to enter the flowering period with visible tissue damage and weakened plant condition. As observations conducted within the Blueberry Factory project show... read more

Możliwy rozwój intensywnego zjawiska El Niño ponownie budzi obawy dotyczące rolnictwa eksportowego wzdłuż wybrzeża Pacyfiku w Ameryce Południowej. Po latach cechujących się niedoborem wody, uwaga przenosi się nie tylko na ograniczoną dostępność wody, ale także na potencjalne skutki intensywnej. read more

Despite an international scenario still marked by the instability of energy costs and logistics, which has driven food prices up across Europe, the Roman market is experiencing a return to acceptable and pre-holiday prices. read more

Hall Hunter Partnership is celebrating 60 years of fruit production in the UK. The family-owned business was established by Mark and Mary Hall in 1966 and initially supplied salad crops and vegetables to London wholesale markets, as well as running Pick Your Own activities. Today, the company specializes in… read more

The growth of the blueberry sector in Europe continues to attract producers, investors, and operators in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. At the same time, rising production costs, technical innovation requirements, and market developments are increasing the need for specialized knowledge. read more

In the Roztocze region, the harvest of early organic strawberries is currently taking place. In farms that have recently focused on production under cover, the first larger batches of fruit are already reaching the market - both for direct sale and for distribution to retail chains. read more

A recent wave of frosts has caused significant damage to flower stalks, especially in field crops, but also in tunnels - even with additional covers. In such conditions, rapid support for plant physiology becomes crucial. read more

In the 19th week of the year, there was a clear increase in the availability of strawberries on the German wholesale market, resulting in price drops across practically all main supply directions. According to the latest report from the German Federal Office for Agriculture and Food read more

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