Blueberries

Andalucia has been the top exporter of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries internationally in the first quarter of 2024, during which the region accounted for 80% of global sales of these products. With these sales from January to March, the Andalusian region has achieved read more

The blueberry season for 2023-2024 in Peru ended on a positive note, despite encountering significant challenges caused by adverse weather conditions, primarily attributed to the El Niño phenomenon. Despite the production being severely affected by high temperatures and heavy rainfall on the northern coast of the country. read more

This week, the price of cherries decreased by £2.90 due to an increase in volumes. On the other hand, the price of raspberries went up by £3.62. Average vegetable prices, on the other hand, remained stable overall. For the full report, click here. read more

Global demand for blueberries exceeds supply, and it is necessary to double their growth. It is likely that, with the same or slightly increased surface area, the goal of doubling current yields in this decade will be achieved. Despite being the newest fruit in the world's agricultural industry. read more

Angus Soft Fruits estimates that there is currently a 10-15 percent shortage in British strawberry supply due to the unseasonably cold weather in recent weeks. read more

These are the objectives of an ongoing study on year-round cultivation of berry fruits. The main research centers for berry fruits in the border region of Belgium and the Netherlands are collaborating in this European project to work together with the sector on plant breeding and cultivation. read more

Obecnie jest obfite zaopatrzenie w truskawki z Kalifornii. „Jakość truskawek jest doskonała, a pogoda również sprzyja. Jest mnóstwo truskawek, co nie jest nietypowe jak na tę porę roku” - mówi John Wilkinson z Blazer Wilkinson Gee, LLC. read more

On the occasion of the release of Inside Out 2, Del Monte partners with Walt Disney Pixar by customizing the labels of its main fresh fruit products, from pineapples to bananas, kiwis, and berries. Through a tailored communication campaign, they create the slogan "la read more

Huelva is getting ready to host the 9th International Congress of Red Fruits on June 19th and 20th, a unique event organized by Freshuelva that turns this city into the world capital of berries. read more

EastFruit analysts report that Ukrainian raspberry processors are already announcing the initial purchase prices for berries, despite the fact that the season for buying large quantities of raspberries for freezing has just started. read more

Wyspecjalizowane gospodarstwo owocowe Boro Valley Fruit Farm w Enniscorthy, Wexford, prowadzone przez Martina Murphy'ego, jest jednym z przedsiębiorstw specjalizujących się w uprawie truskawek i zostało uznane jako preferowany owoc narodu przez Bord Bia w Irlandii. Gospodarstwo to zostało założone przez ojca Murphy'ego. read more

For strawberries, the last months of the 2023 autumn-winter production season were characterized by high prices, with quotes above average: prices remained close to 10 euros per kilo for a long time, sometimes even surpassing that threshold. read more

W 2022 roku spożycie truskawek w Stanach Zjednoczonych osiągnęło około 8 funtów na osobę, co pozycjonuje truskawki jako siódme najczęściej spożywane owoce i preferowany gatunek jagody w kraju. Głównym źródłem truskawek na amerykańskim rynku jest Kalifornia, odpowiedzialna za read more

Berry grower Hall Hunter has high expectations for its 2024 UK blueberry season. The company has 140 hectares of production spread across four farms in Berkshire and Surrey and supplies all the major UK supermarkets. This year, it expects to harvest a crop of 3,000 tonnes of blueberries. read more

The EU-funded Horizon 2020 project BreedingValue releases a newsletter series that guides you through the exciting journey of developing innovative, sustainable, and competitive breeding strategies for resilient and high-quality berries. The project tackles various challenges along the way, such as... read more

The Egyptian fresh strawberry season is coming to a close, paving the way for frozen strawberries. Amr Kadah, Export Manager at Fruit.farm, provides a positive evaluation of the season. Kadah stated, "Despite a 6-7% increase in surface area, surpassing 50,000 feddans (21,000 ha), production was..." read more

When it comes to Michigan's u-pick offerings, apples, berries, pumpkins, and Christmas trees are commonly thought of. However, there is a new u-pick experience that has been gaining popularity across the state: u-pick flowers. Jeremy Jubenville, from the Michigan State University Extension's floriculture department, states that... read more

The New Jersey blueberry harvest is beginning. Tim Haines of Haines Berry Farm in Pemberton Township, New Jersey, says, "We're just getting started now but some of the areas south of here have been going for a week." This marks a slightly earlier start to the season by a week. read more

As gardeners across the country incorporate Black Diamond® Crape Myrtles into their landscapes or Hollywood Hibiscus® into containers this summer, the company behind these brands is quietly supporting community organizations in its local area, boosting their bottom line. J. Berry Nursery founder Jim Berry believes that read more

The consumption of certain fruits may be useful in alleviating the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. This is suggested by researchers from the University of Copenhagen who conducted a study on the effects of urolithin A, a substance naturally found in berries, strawberries, pomegranates, and nuts. read more