Blueberries

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, a time when strawberries become the star of the fruit section in European supermarkets. The demand for strawberries remains high, while the supply, mainly coming from Spain at the moment, is still limited due to the impact of the cold weather. read more

Almost all the stores we visited on Thursday, February 13th already had strawberries on the shelves. The majority of fruits came from Egypt and Spain, but we also found strawberries from Morocco. They were available in various packaging sizes, ranging from 125g punnets to 340g packages. read more

The growth of Basilicata in the small fruits sector is evident to everyone. It all started with the strawberry boom, which quickly became the pride of the region and served as a driver for the cultivation of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries as well. read more

In 2019, blackberry cultivation in Mexico reached a peak of 298,000 tons, which is likely to be equaled only after some time. In the pandemic year of 2020, production plummeted by 27%, but it has been gradually increasing since then. read more

While the prices of apples increased by 7.7% (to 2.32 Euro/kg) and blueberries by 7.7% (to 9.99 Euro/kg), the prices of pears decreased by 3.5%, oranges by 3.2%, and mandarins by 5.2%. The price of kiwis saw a significant drop of 20.5% to 0.34 Euro/piece. read more

The first months of the year are historically challenging for wholesale markets, characterized by a decrease in demand after holiday expenses. The first weeks of February have also been no exception, with few exceptions such as strawberries and artichokes. read more

"This year, the Sicilian strawberry season started in November 2024 and will end around May 2025. The production is proceeding well and no particular difficulties or plant diseases have been reported," says Alessandro Arini, Sales Manager of the company 'I frutti del Sole,' located in Marsala. read more

Winter-spring weed control on a strawberry plantation read more

Podczas targów Fruit Logistica hodowca truskawek Fresh Forward świętował wprowadzenie nowej odmiany truskawek o nazwie Bachata. Hodowca, znany z odmian takich jak Fandango i Calinda, teraz wprowadza nową, premium odmianę truskawek do uprawy w Hiszpanii. Na zdjęciu Ronnie Kersten (z lewej) z partnerami. read more

Berries remain a rapidly growing category in the fruit industry. However, the stages of growth differ by region. In the U.S., blueberry consumption has plateaued while Europe is still experiencing growth. In contrast, blackberry consumption has the potential to double within a given timeframe. read more

As Bartłomiej Romański from Romańscy nursery informed, this season they will continue to offer several new varieties of highbush blueberries for sale, including 'Draper', 'Calypso', and 'Liberty'. read more

Perishable fruits such as strawberries and raspberries have a limited postharvest lifespan, which often leads to economic losses due to their short shelf life in retail settings. Researchers from the Department of Dairy and Food Science at South Dakota State University are working to address this problem by read more

The strawberry season is in full swing, with positive prospects for producers, and leading an excellent supply chain is Coop Sole, one of the largest national producers in the sector. read more

At Fruit Logistica Enjoy Dolce Frutta promoted a late variety of mandarin. The promotion campaign for fresh fruit made in the EU, supported by Op Armonia and co-financed by the European Union, also encourages the seasonal consumption of strawberries, kiwis, clementines, and more. read more

Nergi-branded kiwi berries have made significant progress over the past two decades. Originally from Asia and unfamiliar in Europe, these small, green, tangy fruits – often mistaken for olives by Europeans – are now commonly found in many European supermarkets. read more

Mexico's blueberry production is expected to decrease by 9 percent to 73,500 tonnes in 2025, as reported by the US Department of Agriculture. The country is projected to export 70,000 tonnes while importing around 20,000 tonnes of the fruit this year. read more

In the webinar, three specialists will participate, sharing their knowledge about strawberry cultivation, particularly focusing on tunnel cultivation and cultivation under agricultural fleece. Here are our guests: read more

The production of blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries is projected to increase in 2025 due to growing demand both domestically and for export, improved access to water, the use of better plant varieties, and modernized agricultural techniques. However, blueberry production is expected to decrease in 2025 due to a shortened ... read more