Blueberries

In less than a decade, China has transformed from an emerging player to the world's primary center for blueberry production. This growth was fueled by significant investment, genetic research, increasing domestic demand, and a vertically integrated production model that links genetics, cultivation, read more

As the autumn-winter campaigns progress, at Coop Sole's home, it is already time for planning. The cooperative in Parete (Caserta) has indeed started planning the 2026 strawberry season, with transplantations just completed and an expanding cultivated area. read more

The strawberry planting work in the greenhouses of the Ilia and Achaia regions has been completed this year with minimal problems, leaving producers relieved. In previous years, they were often forced to carry out extensive replanting around this time. read more

"I wish to express, on behalf of the Strawberry Committee of Basilicata PGI, the deepest gratitude to all those who have made this extraordinary achievement possible: farmers, producer organizations, institutions, technicians, research centers and researchers, professionals who have" read more

The number of Italian PGIs has reached 896 with the recognition granted to Basilicata strawberries - a significant milestone for the strawberry sector in Basilicata. Salvatore Pecchia, president of the Basilicata IGP Strawberry Promoting Committee, enthusiastically commented on this achievement: "We must..." read more

Extended drought conditions across Maine have resulted in significant crop losses for apple and blueberry growers, with industry leaders estimating damages in the tens of millions of dollars. Lisa Hanscom, co-owner of Welch Farm in Roque Bluffs and chair of the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine, stated that. read more

The UK apple and berry markets are showing different price trends this week, as indicated by the latest wholesale data from Defra. Among the top apple varieties, Bramley's Seedling increased by 10% to £1.37 per kilogram, up from £1.25 the previous week. Egremont Russet also saw a 13% rise to £1.35 per kilogram. read more

Frosts, delayed vegetation, long periods of cold - this season has caused many difficulties for berry growers. The same was true for strawberry producers repeating fruiting, who, although due to conducting cultivation in tunnels, are partially read more

Although the new raspberry production season is ahead of us, tensions and voices of disappointment regarding the fulfillment of orders for seedlings are already emerging in the industry. We are receiving information that the seedlings intended to be delivered to farms (previously ordered

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Sezon jagód w Austrii w 2025 roku zakończył się oficjalnie kilka tygodni temu. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, był to średni rok dla jagód, według Hannesa Pankartera, który uprawia borówki, maliny i, od niedawna, truskawki w Styrii. Kiwi berry była pozytywnym wyjątkiem w tym roku, jagoda. read more

The Peruvian blueberry season is seeing a shift in its export outlook. The most recent data from ProArándanos shows that the peak shipment volume was achieved in week 40, reaching around 21,000 tons, which is 12.5% below the initial projection of 24,000 tons by week 42. So far, Peru has read more

In the Official Journal of the European Union dated 05/11/2025, the name "Fragola della Basilicata IGP" was registered. According to updated data from the Qualivita Observatory, the food sector made in Italy includes 331 PDO and PGI designations, of which 128 are for fruits and vegetables. read more

Winter covering of raspberries is not only a way to protect plants from frost, but also an investment in their condition and growth rate in spring. At Rafał Podstawka's farm in Klementowice, experiments have been conducted for several years using a large-area non-woven fabric. read more

The Peruvian blueberry association Proarándanos has announced that the 2025/26 season will be shorter than anticipated and with lower-than-expected volumes. read more

"Chociaż BerryTrade zostało założone z myślą o skupieniu się na eksporcie polskich borówek, los zadecydował, że firma zacznie również importować borówki z innych regionów do Polski" - mówi Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, współzałożycielka polskiego handlowca jagodami BerryTrade. "Założyliśmy." read more

The results of the "Golden Innovations FMCG & Retail 2025" competition were announced at the Kamienica Theater in Warsaw - one of the most important events in the food and retail industry in Poland. In this year's edition, Polish preserves made from berries won. read more