Blueberries

Freshuelva, the Association of Producers and Exporters of Strawberries in Huelva, expects berry acreage in the region to grow by 4 percent in 2025. The increase is attributed to the recovery in raspberry plantations and the consolidation of blackberry and blueberry crops, along with a. read more

Agrovision has expanded its operations into cherry production by acquiring Chilean cherry and blueberry grower and exporter ZurGroup. This acquisition gives Agrovision instant access to modern packing and processing facilities, as well as new land for growing cherries. read more

Until week 47, the cumulative volume of shipments shows a decrease of 28% compared to the same time last year and 14% less than the previous cumulative estimate. read more

Harnois Greenhouses and Dubois Agrinovation have announced a strategic partnership to offer comprehensive solutions for open-field and berry producers in Canada and the US. read more

Sezon jagód borówki chilijskiej 2024/25 rozpoczął się wolniej niż oczekiwano po krótkim opóźnieniu w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem i w stosunku do początkowych prognoz. read more

Costa's berry harvest has begun on its farms in the North-West, with the harvest workforce expected to reach around 2,000 people during the season. read more

Peruvian grapes are experiencing an exceptional year in the international market, achieving record prices despite numerous logistical challenges in the sector. Factors such as fruit shortages in Europe and increasing demand in the United States have been key contributors to this success. read more

In a milestone for Peruvian agro-exports, the first shipment of 18 containers has already been made from the recently inaugurated port of Chancay, bound for Shanghai, China. This shipment, transported on the ship Xin Shanghai 150W, includes 230 metric tons of fresh blueberries that will cross the Pacific Ocean. read more

Freshuelva, the Association of Producers and Exporters of the Strawberry from Huelva, has published the planted area estimates for the 2025 campaign, highlighting a 4% overall increase in the area

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After over 7 years of efforts, another market in the Far East has been opened up for Polish blueberries. The Plant Protection Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of Vietnam has published a list of Polish growers and entrepreneurs who have expressed interest

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12th Strawberry Conference Program read more

Wilco van den Berg comments on LinkedIn that France's main import period for cherries and strawberries does not fall in the winter anyway, citing Eurostat: According to Eurostat, France imported 8,000 tons of cherries throughout the year 2023, with 85% of that occurring between May and July. read more

Niderland's largest fruit grower cooperative, Fruitmasters, has introduced Sonrosa, a new brand identity for what they describe as a "hybrid strawberry of the future". read more

Costa's berry harvest has started at its farms in the North-West, with the workforce expected to reach around 2000 people during the season. Recruitment for local employees is already in progress, with positions available in various harvest operations including picking and packing. read more

Secretary of State Jacek Czerniak emphasized that agricultural issues have been a significant aspect of the nearly 75-year relationship between Poland and Vietnam. "I am confident that we can collaborate to develop strategies for the sustainable growth of bilateral trade in agricultural and food products, and..." read more

Sonrosa® is not just a new variety, but the beginning of a revolution. Yesterday, FruitMasters and Limgroup unveiled a pioneering innovation in strawberries that offers substantial advantages for farming, commerce, retail, consumers, and the environment. According to Vincent Deenen, read more

Sezon malin w Hiszpanii rozpoczął się dobrze dla Plusberries w Huelvie pod koniec września. "Pozytywny trend utrzymywał się do połowy listopada, ale potem rynek trochę stracił na wartości" - mówi Jan van Bergeijk. "Z pozytywnej strony mieliśmy doskonałą pogodę tutaj, ale spowodowało to również szczyt podaży... read more

The strawberry farming season is about to start in the areas of Southern Italy, and to understand the production focus of this season, we interviewed Carmela Suriano, Emea director of Nova Siri Genetics. The company based in Metaponto is specialized in strawberry farming activity. read more