Blueberries

Bayer has announced the launch of Baya Solara, the first commercial strawberry variety from Bayer's De Ruiter brand. The launch is a crucial part of the company's strategic expansion into the strawberry market and follows Bayer's acquisition of the strawberry assets from UK-based NIAB in 2023. read more

Konsumpcja miękkich owoców, zwłaszcza borówek, rośnie dynamicznie na całym świecie, a Turcja ma potencjał, by stać się głównym graczem na tym rynku. Kolektyw Holland House of Fruits (HHF) wspiera tureckich producentów poprzez transfer wiedzy, szkolenia i technologię w celu poprawy...

The consumption of soft fruits, especially blueberries, is rapidly increasing worldwide, and Turkey has the potential to become a major player in this segment. The Holland House of Fruits (HHF) collective supports Turkish growers through knowledge transfer, training, and technology to improve... read more

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery's PeachyBlue (ZF08-029) blueberry variety has led to a 6 per cent increase in overall blueberry category sales at the US retailer Sprouts during the summer promotion, according to the breeder. read more

Chiny zwiększą cła importowe na świeże i suszone żurawiny od 1 stycznia 2026 r., w związku z zakończeniem dotychczasowych obowiązujących stawek celnych na zasadzie najwyższej ulgi taryfowej. Zgodnie z harmonogramem taryfowym na rok 2026, cło importowe na świeżą żurawinę sklasyfikowaną pod kodem HS 08104000 wzrośnie. read more

The obtaining of the IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) mark represents the beginning of a new phase for the agriculture of the Basilicata region for the Basilicata Strawberry: a product capable of meeting a growing demand for quality and healthiness. read more

The blueberry campaign in Peru for 2025/26 has reached an accumulated volume of 333,284 tons by week 52, which is a 19% increase compared to the previous season. Export activity has consistently remained high during the peak period, indicating the ample supply of blueberries available for key markets. read more

Some argue that time is passing much faster now than just a few years ago, and as a result... it's already 2026 - another year full of challenges, new ideas, plans, investments to be implemented, and so on. Many farmers have made good use of their time. read more

Peru’s Agrícola Cerro Prieto is set to export 26,000 tonnes of fresh blueberries in the 2025/26 season, a 15% increase from the previous year. The commercial director, Daniel Bustamante Canny, attributed this growth to the company's continuous varietal replacement process and the maturation of new plants. read more

Dla ukraińskich producentów warzyw i owoców, rok 2025 został naznaczony stratami związanymi z pogodą, zakłóceniami logistycznymi związanymi z wojną oraz nierówną rentownością. Według ocen podzielonych przez Tarasa Basztannika, prezydenta Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Owoców i Warzyw, wyniki różniły się. read more

Huelva's raspberry season for 2025/2026 has started with stable prices at the source, despite lower volumes compared to last year. This has led to increased commercial activity in the berry sector in the province, as reported by the Andalusian Regional Government's Price and Market Observatory. The autumn harvest reached its peak between... read more

The past year presented many challenges for raspberry growers involved in soil cultivation. Spring frosts and summer droughts led to losses on plantations, and purchase prices were far from satisfactory. The situation in the industrial raspberry segment was widely discussed. read more

The blueberry industry in Nova Scotia states that additional government support will be necessary for production to recover in 2026 after drought conditions severely impacted yields last season. The province experienced a reduction of over 50% in blueberry output due to low rainfall and drought during the previous summer. read more

When assessing the global blueberry industry from a production perspective, Morocco is emerging as one of the highest-yielding systems based on the relationship between productive area and harvested volume. Recent planting and production data indicate that output growth is being driven mainly by Morocco. read more

By week 51, Peru closed the season with total blueberry exports of 326,117 tons, up 19 per cent year on year and closely aligned with the revised December projection. This outcome confirms Peru's position as the leading global blueberry supplier and consolidates a high-volume export window. read more

Once Bluecrop and good preparation of the blueberry cultivation site were enough. Today - it's no longer sufficient. Climate changes require a new approach to choosing varieties, preparing the soil, and managing the plantation. This is best understood by practitioners - grower Jerzy. read more

At dawn in 2026, the global blueberry industry finds itself at a historic crossroads: what was once a niche product has become a true commodity. As highlighted by PortalFruticola.com, the recently concluded year marked the transition from simply increasing volumes. read more

For Ukrainian vegetable and berry producers, 2025 has been a period of significant challenges but also valuable new experiences. Despite weather-related difficulties, many producers were still able to generate profits, according to EastFruit. read more