Blueberries

Small, colorful, energetic, and increasingly present on the tables of young Italians, small fruits - blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, currants - are emerging as the true protagonists of the new fruit and vegetable scene. Despite a challenging 2024 for the fruit and vegetable sector, read more

Aldi Süd sells exclusively German strawberries during the German strawberry season, which runs from mid-May to the end of August. The discount retailer's strawberry range is also expanding this year with the addition of the strawberry variety "ALDIna," which is only available in Aldi Süd stores. read more

The very good weather conditions this year are expected to result in a good strawberry harvest. Lots of sunshine and very mild conditions are beneficial for strawberries. The Swiss strawberry season started in the week of April 21st, with 22 tons harvested. read more

The soils are easy to drive on, maintenance measures could be carried out quickly, and the roots of the king fruit strawberry remained dry and could develop well. The sunny March caused temperatures to soar under the early ripening systems, so despite the cold, read more

The blueberry season of 2025-26 is expected to be one of the most intense and complex seasons to date, with export forecasts exceeding 400,000 tons. Luis Miguel Vegas, the manager of Proarándanos, has cautioned about the significant challenges the sector will encounter this year. In terms of logistics, the plan read more

Poland, a significant European exporter of blueberries, starts its harvest in July after Spain leaves the market. The country's blueberry production has grown, with cultivated areas expanding from 5,800 hectares in 2018 to 11,900 hectares by 2022. Current annual production estimates vary between read more

The Frutti di Gil joint venture between the Orsero Group - a leader in the distribution of fruit and vegetable products - and Cerchia Holding of the Molari family - specialists in berry variety selection and nursery - will be present at Macfrut 2025 with a modernly designed stand. read more

Spring on Mateusz Włodarczyk's plantation in Hornigi is a time of intense work, especially in the context of protecting strawberries from frost. This season, the farmer is applying agrotextile for the fourth time. It promises to be a particularly challenging time, as frosts

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A wide variety of fruits, both common and exotic, are being imported into Telangana from other Indian states and abroad. These include apples, guavas, oranges, pomegranates, strawberries, grapes, kiwis, avocados, and dragon fruits. Among these, apples, dragon fruits, and avocados are some of the most popular imports. read more

The Mexican blueberry season will be winding down over the next four to six weeks. "Some growers have already started to prune on varieties whose peaks have passed and pruning will take place from now until mid-June," says Gerardo López of Produce Lovers, adding that this has been a season with. read more

Serbia has become a significant player in the global blueberry market, despite its relatively small size. With around 2,500 hectares devoted to blueberry cultivation, Serbia produces an estimated 6,000-7,000 tons of blueberries annually. The blueberry season in the country lasts from early June to. read more

In commercial offers, two types of strawberries dominate: domestic and imported. It is important to understand that these products differ significantly. Polish strawberries, thanks to exceptional climatic conditions and cultivation techniques, not only taste better but are also healthier. read more

In the prepared material, we present interesting assumptions concerning two raspberry plots - one is a newly established raspberry plantation in plastic tunnels, the other is a raspberry plantation of the 'Cascade Harvest' variety prepared for combine harvesting.

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During this year's Blueberry Conference in Ożarów Mazowiecki, Yara Poland once again presented innovative and proven solutions in the field of blueberry fertilization. Michał Wojcieszek, representing the company, introduced the current offer. read more

Ukraine has once again been hit by unexpected frosts, causing significant damage to crops across the country. Unlike the previous cold snap, which mainly affected stone fruits like cherries and apricots, this time, vegetables and berries have also been severely impacted, especially tomatoes and... read more

The next chapter of the in-depth analysis of the blueberry market by the EastFruit team focuses on Poland, a major player in the European blueberry market. Here are the links to the previous publications on blueberry market outlook: general global blueberry trends, Peru, Chile, Mexico and Spain, new aggressive blueberry exporters. read more

Tim Chambers, the owner of WB Chambers Farms in Kent, emphasized the difficulties caused by Brexit-related border delays. He mentioned that he had to make the tough decision to abandon 300 tons of strawberries in the fields to spoil. Chambers explained, "There was demand for them, but we were unable to transport the fruit quickly enough." read more

The cucumber season has started, while the green bean season is in full swing. The first strawberries from Veneto are being harvested, and tomato production has begun in various Italian regions. There is a good level of demand for peas, as they are in peak production. The campaign for Sicilian netted melons continues. read more

In an era of rising costs and variable weather conditions, more and more growers are looking for solutions to help reduce production costs. One of the more interesting solutions available on the market is Carbomat carbon substrate by CarboHort. This growing medium... read more

The beginning of May 2025 brings unstable and exceptionally difficult weather conditions for gardeners and growers. After a wave of summer temperatures reaching up to 25°C, a cold front is approaching Poland. Its passage is predicted for May 2nd. read more