Blueberries

Things are not going well in the market for highbush blueberries from domestic cultivation. Everything indicates that this segment of the fruit market in Poland is heading down the same disastrous path that the raspberry market has found itself in. What are the current prices for Polish blueberries and those imported, offered in large wholesale quantities? read more

The British strawberry season had a slow start, but the recent good weather has helped it catch up. "In May we were 10 days behind, and by June 10th we were right back on track," said Sandy Booth from New Forest Fruit. "We try to prepare for this, as it happens every year and causes a." read more

The Belgian greenhouse vegetable season is now in full swing. The sunshine has been a long time coming, but since this week, there is no escaping it. It means the appetite for a tomato, strawberry, but also a sweet pepper is there among consumers again. "Due to the difficult spring, it is read more

The cultivation of strawberries in Ukraine has stabilized compared to the 2022-2023 period, with a significant amount of the produce being actively exported. At the beginning of the season, Ukrainian greenhouse strawberries were more dominant in the market than imported ones. read more

The increase in berry prices in Russia, particularly for raspberries, cherries, and strawberries, has been linked to adverse weather conditions, as stated by Yaroslav Abramov, Key Account Manager at Grodan. Currently, raspberry prices are at 783 rubles per kilogram, while cherries are at 486. read more

W Szwecji wydano ostrzeżenie dotyczące kupowania truskawek od sprzedawców przydrożnych z powodu potencjalnych powiązań z konfliktami gangów w kraju. The Times podkreślił kulturowe znaczenie truskawek w Szwecji, zwłaszcza podczas święta środka lata, porównując je do read more

"Our new breeding greenhouse is a significant step forward in our mission to create innovations in the field of fruit and vegetable breeding," says Michiel Zwaan, Berry Crop Manager at Rijk Zwaan. "The new facility allows our team to work year-round to foster" read more

Rijk Zwaan has increased its berry research and development efforts by opening a new greenhouse in Dinteloord, Netherlands. The facility, designed for creating new berry varieties, is equipped with advanced, energy-efficient systems to guarantee optimal conditions. read more

"After visiting plantations in the northern part of the country and hearing from many that it will be a good year for blueberries, I still have my doubts," she says. The pruning done in January is progressing very well, "but the pruning carried out towards the end...” read more

Lidl cuts management positions

For months, Lidl has been working secretly on a new management structure, which has now been announced. CEO Kenneth McGrath hopes that the new structure will make the company more efficient, as he has reduced his management team from nine to seven members, according to Lebensmittel Zeitung... read more

The ninth edition of the International Congress of Red Berries has surpassed all previous editions by bringing together more than 1,700 professionals in an event that has featured the read more

Nova Siri Genetics, an Italy-based company specializing in researching and testing new varieties of strawberries and berries, participated in the 9th International Berry Congress organized by Freshuelva. The congress aimed to analyze the current status of the sector and its future prospects. read more

According to the AMI, compared to the corresponding week of the previous year (5.02 euros/kg), this represents an increase of 39.5%. This was the highest value in the fruit category last week. read more

As the severe weather events varied greatly in their intensity locally, the resulting damages also differed. Fortunately, the relatively low temperatures led to the rainfall damages not being even more drastic, as the fruits. read more

In an interview with Frutas de Chile, the CEO of North Bay Produce in Chile highlighted the work of the Blueberry Committee in terms of quality, specifically emphasizing the fact that it has a valuable information base on which varieties perform well in different regions. read more

Od trzech lat od czasu pierwszego przejęcia Frutura w branży produkcji owoców. W ciągu tego krótkiego okresu firma przeszła od start-upu z ambitnymi pomysłami dotyczącymi zrównoważonego rozwoju i dostawcy wysokiej jakości owoców przez cały rok do wszechstronnej, globalnej platformy produkcyjnej. read more

Malcontents among raspberry growers in Poland are expressing worries about the stagnant purchase prices, which they argue have not changed in 20 years. This disparity persists despite notable rises in production, energy, and fertilizer expenses. The ongoing season has only worsened these grievances. read more

EastFruit's analytical team continues to closely monitor the European markets for frozen berries and the necessary raw materials for production. After conducting a thorough analysis of the raspberry market, which can be found here, we are now shifting our focus to the current market landscape and pricing. read more

As per data reported by Portugal Fresh at the latest meeting of the strawberry contact group comprising France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, the value of Portuguese berry exports has experienced significant growth in recent years. Over the past five years, their value has increased from 233 million euros in 2019 to a total of 294 million euros in 2023. read more

Considering minor varieties, too often ancient fruits are forgotten, when instead they represent a long history, as well as a surprising taste and a fundamental factor of biodiversity. We are talking about arbutus berries (in the opening photo), serviceberries, Isontine peaches, pears. read more