Blueberries

New Zealand's 2024 kiwifruit season has commenced, with Auckland seeing the initial harvests led by growers Bruce and Shirley Farley, and operations by Punchbowl. The nation anticipates a substantial yield of 193 million trays, a significant increase from the previous year's 133 million,
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At Fruit Logistica, onubafruit showcased five blueberry varieties, namely Demba, Sana, Selma, Aila, and FV1905, marking a significant stride in their production capabilities. Francisco Sánchez, the company's manager, highlighted these varieties are already yielding excellent results. read more

Seasonal changes have led to a shift in the commodities of interest for this report. Asparagus and strawberries replaced cucumbers and blueberries, as the interest in shipping asparagus and strawberries continues to grow while demand for cucumbers and blueberries is steady in the winter. This
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Once again this week, the right choice of what to buy is provided by La Borsa della Spesa, the service created by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit. All in season and with an excellent quality-price ratio, the agri-food products suggested for the
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The Interprofessional of the Strawberry and Red Fruits of Andalusia, Interfresa, incorporates novelties in the current campaign, among them the launching of a free Ethical Channel for all the companies that want it

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The Italian Research Center for Viticulture and Enology (CREA-VE) will soon begin conducting field tests at its Turi facility to determine how thermal conditions during the grape growing cycle can affect parameters such as berry firmness and dehydration, which can reduce the quality and shelf
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Following a slow start to the Florida strawberry season with a shorter supply, production is about to increase. “It has been cool and cloudy here which has affected the yield. We didn’t get as many berries as we should have but it’s warming now and it has been increasing,” says Justin
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Not all Turkish regions are currently in season when it comes to the strawberry export. The area of Izmit is currently preparing for the new upcoming season in April, says Amir Faltas, General Manager of Turkish strawberry exporter N.E. Farm: “We grow our strawberries in Turkey, in an area
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According to EastFruit, Egypt is expanding its export markets for vegetables and fruits, and Brazil is one of the most promising destinations. In 2023, Egyptian exporters doubled their shipments of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables to Brazil and gained a strong foothold for some products. read more

Normec Foodcare will host a blueberry symposium, a free online event, on Friday, March 22. read more

According to EastFruit, Egypt is expanding its export markets for vegetables and fruits, and Brazil is one of the most promising destinations. In 2023, Egyptian exporters doubled their shipments of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables to Brazil and gained a strong foothold for some products. read more

Valentine's Day has come and gone. Around this time, thoughts might typically turn towards champagne and strawberries, or perhaps even tomatoes. However, a quintessential Belgian vegetable, chicory (witloof), might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, BelOrta sees a natural connection
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In 2023, the Netherlands emerged as a pivotal hub for Peruvian agro-exports, marking a 9% uptick in acquisitions. The Dutch market's appetite spanned over 50 agricultural commodities, with blueberries, avocados, grapes and mangoes leading the charge, collectively accounting for 79% of the total
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The latest social media trend in China involves young people competing to consume strawberries without using their teeth, aiming to leave behind a "strawberry skeleton" with only seeds and white veins. Originating from a post on Xiaohongshu by a user named @Aqing, this challenge emphasizes the
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A flat Valentine's Day for the fruit of love: strawberries. The Centro Agroalimentare in Bologna had expected a livelier demand on the occasion of the anniversary, but instead sales were calm and without exploits. Quotations are down compared to last week,
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According to EastFruit, citing a number of Serbian media and participants in the fruit and vegetable market, the Association “Our Fruits Serbia”, uniting raspberry producers and processors, organized a meeting in Arilje, Serbia on February 6, 2024 to discuss the situation on the market for
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Jarðarberjaland is Icelandic for Strawberry Land – a fitting name for the greenhouse company where Steinar Jensen and his wife Hólmfríður Geirsdóttir grow strawberries for the local market. Sitting on a source with near-boiling water, energy and heat use are naturally sustainable – but
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According to the company, this innovation, in which strawberry plants are grown from seed, not only promises a good yield and good quality strawberries, but is above all a major step towards the sustainable cultivation of this crop. read more

Berry grower Hall Hunter has launched a major recruitment programme to entice seasonal workers to join. read more

Ukrainian fruit and berry producers participated in the Fruit Logistica exhibition in Berlin, demonstrating the high quality of Ukrainian goods and indicating their readiness to continue cooperation and fulfill contract terms. Over 20 companies showcased their products: fresh fruits, berries,
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