Blueberries

The International Blueberry Organisation (IBO) has appointed Mario Steta as its new chairman. Steta, who is operations director for Driscoll´s in EMEA and formerly served as president of Mexican berry association Aneberries, brings extensive experience and knowledge to the role. read more

The Chinese blueberry industry has been on a remarkable trajectory of growth and export expansion, defying conventional market trends and economic conditions. In this comprehensive article, we aim to provide insights into the growth of the Chinese blueberry industry through interviews with
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BerryWorld, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, is one of the world’s largest and most successful berry suppliers. read more

Just a few days after signing an agreement to acquire one of the leading producers of grapes, cherries, blueberries and other fruits in Chile and Peru, Verfrut (click here to read more), the Unifrutti group today announces the acquisition of the Sicilian farm Castellana (in the
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Since February 2024, Rosselkhoznadzor officials in Orenburg have conducted quarantine phytosanitary checks at Russian border checkpoints, warehouses, control posts, and delivery sites for 1,151,000 tons of imported sub-quarantine products from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,
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Berries Paradise has announced two recent initiatives--the release of 'Sweet Bliss™' and its eco-friendly blueberry packaging. These endeavors are launching initially at a major retailer in Mexico and subsequently expanding to the U.S. and then globally. read more

The CIV- Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti Scarl of San Giuseppe di Comacchio (FE) will be present with its own stand in the common space "Piazza Italia" of CSO ITALIA at the FRUITLOGISTICA trade fair in Berlin. read more

From January 29 to February 4, Primorsky Krai received 7,025.5 tons of fresh vegetables, fruits, and berries from various countries. For the second consecutive week, the import of fruits and vegetables has increased by over 1,000 tons, according to RIA VladNews, citing the press service of the
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The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) is very pleased to announce Mario Steta, Operation’s Director for Driscoll´s in EMEA, has been appointed as the new IBO chairman. Mario brings extensive experience and knowledge to the role, and looks forward to continuing to enhance the global
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Strawberries can be found from California to Himachal Pradesh, generally grown in cooler areas and climates. It is considered a cash crop with varieties such as 'Chandler,' 'Sweet Charlie,' and 'Camarosa' etc. Strawberry fields are a visual feast, often found carpeting rolling hills or nestled
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Egypt has the potential to become a major supplier of blueberries to countries in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. read more

In an industry-first, berry growers across Australia have joined forces to encourage shoppers to put more berries in their baskets.  read more

December was marked with somewhat less-that-desirable Dutch and Belgian strawberries, and some described Moroccan and Egyptian strawberries' quality as inferior. The market, thus, seems free for Spanish strawberries. Yet there, too, challenges grow annually, particularly regarding weather
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Peru will highlight the diversity of its agricultural offer this week in Berlin, with a “captivating selection of products that reflect the richness of its lands,” says Julian Valladares from PromPeru based in London. "Among the main fruit types on offer from Peru are grapes and blueberries,
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Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, a US-based blueberry genetics and nursery company, has announced a strategic minority investment in the Netherlands-based blueberry tech solution company, FineField. The investment is focused on advancing mechanical blueberry harvesting technology, Fruitnet informs. read more

Huelva's agricultural producers have protested in Seville to demand the necessary water infrastructure. Around 15,000 people have taken part in the demonstration, according to the convening agricultural organizations: the Association of Producers and Exporters of Strawberries and Berries from
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In an industry-first, berry growers across the country have joined forces to encourage Aussie shoppers to put more berries in their baskets. Delivered through Hort Innovation and led by Berries Australia, the collaboration will see blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries all
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At Fruit Logistica 2024 in Berlin (7 to 9 February), the Sant'Orsola cooperative will be there in force to further boost the market success of its residue-free raspberries and blueberries and to launch its new corporate graphic design for labels and
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The Egyptian fresh strawberry season is drawing to a close, giving place to the start of the frozen strawberry campaign. "It's been an excellent season for most growers," says Elsayed Elgohary, owner of Marvel Farm. The grower is delighted that his fears at the start of the season have been
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The Netherlands will produce as much as five times more strawberries this winter as it did during the same period of last year, according to one of the country’s leading growers. read more