Blueberries

Blueberry cultivation in Turkey started around 2000 but was initially hindered by disputes over variety rights. As a member of the UPOV (International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants), the country has since obtained access to protected genetics and has expanded its production. Local... read more

Although blueberries from Peru arrived in Europe earlier this season than last year, we can still find fruits from Polish plantations on the domestic market. While they may not be available in all retail chains and wholesale markets, they can still be found. read more

At Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid, Spain, Fall Creek® Farm & Nursery, Inc. will showcase advancements for growers, such as Sekoya®'s success in achieving year-round availability in key markets through its global network of members. The company will also feature Arabella Blue®. read more

In Volyn, Ukraine, farmers attempted to protect their raspberry and blueberry bushes from severe frost on the night of September 25. They burned straw bales, set up smoke screens, and covered certain plants with agricultural fabric in order to minimize damage. Bug published a video showcasing the farmers' efforts. read more

At Berrybrothers in Roggel, the raspberry variety Pink Rosita (Plapink 1304) was introduced yesterday to around fifty visitors from the European fruit industry. The recurring term of the day was "ease of picking." This is precisely what distinguishes this variety and makes it stand out. read more

Coviro SRL, a nursery company specializing in the production of strawberry and asparagus plants, will be participating in Fruit Attraction for the second year in a row. "We have invested a lot in this trade fair," explains sales manager Marcello Sbrighi. "After many years as visitors, last read more

Ambassador Darci Vetter informed a captive audience at the conclusion of the first day of the International Blueberry Organization's 2025 congress, held in Cape Town, that taxes on food are regressive taxes. Representatives from 32 countries have gathered to discuss an industry worth US$12 billion. read more

Analysts from Agronometrics have published a report on the impact of blueberry quality from Peru on their prices. According to the analysis, quality differentiation has now become the main factor driving profitability, with a price difference between premium fruits. read more

Invest International is providing €3.5 million in financing to the Dutch company ByBlue, a specialist in the import, distribution, and development of blueberry varieties. The loan will enable ByBlue to establish a sustainable, high-tech blueberry farm in the strategically located Ica region of Peru. read more

British Berry Growers (BBG), the organization representing 95 percent of the UK's commercial soft fruit growers, has today (25 September) published its Sustainability Report 2025. read more

The world's second-largest soft fruit supplier, AgroBerries, has updated its logo and branding to match that of BerryWorld Group, which it acquired in 2024. read more

Planasa recently hosted an event at Berry Brothers’ facilities in the Netherlands, where it presented its new raspberry variety, Pink Rosita, to over 50 visitors, including nurseries, growers, and retailers from across Europe. read more

In the usual in-depth analysis conducted by Italiafruit News in collaboration with the permanent observatory YouGov Shopper, we analyze one of the most dynamic categories in the fruit and vegetable department of large-scale retail: berries. These have gained more and more space in recent years. read more

The blueberry season in Ukraine in 2025 has been characterized by a decrease in prices, with levels returning to those seen last year, as reported by local producers. Bogdan Bodnar, the director of Organic Garden LLC in the Lviv region, mentioned in the article that the price situation for this season is uncertain. read more

AgroBerries has announced a brand refresh, one year after its acquisition of BerryWorld Group in 2024. The company stated that the updated identity aims to reflect its expanded global footprint and align AgroBerries, BerryWorld, and its fresh-cut division, PrepWorld, under a unified visual. read more

The fifth edition of the International Strawberry Congress took place in Antwerp, Belgium from September 17-20. This event, which gathers top producers, scientists, and trade representatives from around the world every three years, was organized by... read more

Verwoert Fruit is extensively involved in the fruit industry. The company integrates fruit cultivation, controlled fruit storage, and fruit trading. This family-owned business based in Lienden cultivates apples, pears, redcurrants, strawberries, and cherries on 22 hectares. The company has been involved in marketing for many years. read more

The new kiwi berry season has started at Coöperatie Hoogstraten in Belgium. This fruit, related to the kiwi, is still relatively unknown to many, though the cooperative has been marketing it in late summer for about ten years. This season's outlook is positive: harvesting should last eight weeks. read more