Blueberries
The berry business continues to be the fastest growing segment of the fruit and vegetable business in the world for more than 15 years. Ukraine, which actively expands production and exports of fresh and frozen berries, does not lag behind these trends .
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Towards a return of interest in strawberries from Moroccan growers?
2024-02-27 00:00
The first cycle of the Moroccan strawberry season ended on a high note, giving way to the second cycle where a significant proportion of production is destined for freezing. This is what Zouhir Daissoria, Moroccan grower and exporter based in Larache, reports.
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Vine moths, the solution from sexual confusion
2024-02-27 00:00
Vine moths represent historical enemies for wine growers, who have always had to deal with dangerous and difficult-to-control adversaries. These are Lepidoptera that in the larval stage develop on inflorescences and berries, causing losses
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The cultivation of small fruits involves many details that have a significant impact on the overall production, as Jasen Zhang of Naltsen, an expert in the use of support tape in strawberry cultivation, points out.
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Greece appeals to Russia to lift fruit embargo
2024-02-27 00:00
The Greek government has urged Russia to lift the embargo on certain agricultural products, including peaches, strawberries and oranges, imposed in 2014 in retaliation to EU sanctions. The Deputy Minister of Agricultural Development, Panayotis Sgouridis, raised the issue during a
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 26 February
2024-02-27 00:00
27The Tarocco orange campaign is drawing to a close, while strawberry production in Basilicata is getting into full swing. Good volumes but rather firm demand for peppers and courgettes. Radicchio continues to have high prices. More demand is expected for artichokes
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South Africa: Blueberry season falls short of expectations - but growth still expected
2024-02-26 14:00
South African blueberry exports fell short of expectations in 2023, but industry leaders have stated that the rapidly expanding business is still on track for growth.
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Peru expects blueberry volumes to recover in 2024
2024-02-26 12:00
The industry is expecting volumes to increase again this year. This could have an impact on the high prices that Peru was able to achieve due to the limited volume.
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South African blueberry industry 'on track' despite difficult season
2024-02-26 11:00
South Africa’s blueberry exports fell short of expectations in 2023, but industry leaders have said the fast-expanding business is still on track for further growth.
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South African blueberry industry reflects on season
2024-02-26 11:00
South Africa’s blueberry exports fell short of expectations in 2023, but industry leaders have said the fast-expanding business is still on track for further growth.
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Inka’s Berries launches two premium blueberry varieties
2024-02-26 11:00
Peruvian breeder Inka’s Berries will add two new blueberry varieties to its growing portfolio this year. Abril Blue+ and Alessia Blue+ have been developed with genetics generated in Peru and with the support of Inka’s breeding partner, the University of Georgia, with whom it has a long
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Deficit of frozen raspberries on the European market continues to grow – good news for Ukraine and Morocco!
2024-02-26 00:00
According to EastFruit analysts, the shortage of frozen raspberries continues to grow in Europe. At the moment, buyers from France, Germany, Poland and other EU countries are actively searching for suppliers of these products outside the region.
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The Moroccan blueberry season is moving at two speeds
2024-02-26 00:00
The Moroccan blueberry season is progressing at two speeds. On the one hand, production in Agadir, in the centre of the country, is in line with forecasts, with stable harvests since December 2023. On the other hand, the Garb area, in the northwest of the country, is behind schedule for the start of the season.
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Moroccan blueberry season proceeds at two speeds
2024-02-26 00:00
The Moroccan blueberry season is proceeding at two speeds. On the one hand, production in Agadir, in the centre of the country, is in line with forecasts, with stable harvests since December 2023. On the other, the Gharb region in the north-west of the country is lagging behind the start of the
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The Fruitist secures sponsorship deal with DC United
2024-02-24 16:00
International berry brand The Fruitist has scored a major marketing goal after it secured a multi-year sponsorship deal with Major League Soccer team DC United.
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"I hope that in 8-10 days the strawberry season will recover"
2024-02-23 00:00
This year's strawberry season shows a delay in the harvest 'of at least 25 per cent,' explains Manuel Alfaro, of El Pilonar. 'In fact, the delay has been accumulating since the transplanting phase. This year the nurseries took an extra 10-12 days to deliver the plants to us, which is
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Peruvian blueberry shipments abroad during week 24 to week 6 of the current season have experienced a 24% decrease compared to the previous season, reaching a total of 204,975 tonnes.
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Greece appeals to Russia to lift fruit embargo
2024-02-23 00:00
The Greek government has urged Russia to lift its embargo on certain agricultural products, including peaches, strawberries, and oranges, imposed in 2014 in retaliation to EU sanctions.
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Coop shifts focus to Albania for fruit and vegetable imports
2024-02-23 00:00
In response to the unsustainable water usage in Spain, Coop is diversifying its fruit and vegetable imports by forging ties with Albanian producers. The Swiss retailer's head, Philipp Wyss, revealed plans to finalize contracts with Albania in the spring, aiming to enhance its assortment with
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Red berries, such as Goji berries, represent an opportunity for agriculture in Cáceres.
2024-02-23 00:00
The Jornada Rural Innovación Hub La Vera-Campo Arañuelo that took place yesterday in Villanueva de la Vera analysed the opportunities that red fruits offer Extremadura; and as Óscar Valero, manager of the HUB La Vera-Campo Arañuelo Rural Innovation Centre explained, one of these fruits
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