Blueberries

The beginning of vegetation is a time of important decisions on the blueberry plantation. Observations conducted in Karczmiska as part of the Blueberry Factory project clearly show that even after a "typical" winter with snow, frost, and without large temperature fluctuations, the range of activities should be planned carefully. read more

Spring frosts are one of the biggest threats to highbush blueberry plantations. Mirosław Garliński, a grower with nearly, talks about effective methods of reducing losses, the importance of long-term strategy, and practical solutions used on the farm. read more

The first greenhouse strawberries of the season were harvested on schedule in week 15. "The Opera variety marks the start of the season for us, and we're quite satisfied with the quantities and quality so far," reports Ralf Hensen, a strawberry grower in Swisttal, Rhineland. Larger quantities are… read more

Rynki truskawek na całym świecie wchodzą w sezon 2026 z paradoksem, który staje się coraz bardziej powszechny w przypadku świeżych produktów rolnych: podaż rośnie w wielu regionach, ale rentowność pozostaje delikatna - zauważa EastFruit. Problem nie polega już jedynie na ilości dostępnych owoców na rynku. read more

Na pierwszy rzut oka, Queen Berry może wydawać się kolejnym ambitnym polskim producentem owoców leśnych. W rzeczywistości jest to firma rodzinna zbudowana na ponad 20-letnim handlu transgranicznym, skupiająca się teraz na wysokiej jakości truskawkach uprawianych pod osłonami i dostarczanych w ciągu kilku godzin na terenie całej Europy. Położenie przy granicy ukształtowało. read more

Three Ukrainian blueberry producers partnering with the UA GROWERS export platform for the 2026 season are combining over 350 hectares of fruit-bearing plantations, more than 2,000 square meters of storage infrastructure, and automated Unitec and Elifab sorting lines. read more

In the village of Hornigi, the Strawberry Inspirations project is underway, aimed at the practical assessment of the effectiveness of new technologies in ground strawberry cultivation. The initiative is being carried out on a plantation run by Magdalena and Mateusz Włodarczyk. A new partner has recently joined the project. read more

Alin Borleanu is a new professional who has joined the international team at CIV Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (Italian Plant Nurseries Consortium). He will play a pivotal role in developing and supervising strawberry variety trials in the UK. With over 20 years of experience in the strawberry sector, his expertise will be invaluable in driving the success of the trials. read more

The Basilicata Strawberry Consortium appears compact and determined for one of the most important events in the international fruit and vegetable sector: Macfrut in Rimini. The Promoting Committee for the recognition of the Basilicata Strawberry IGP will be present to discuss a path based on read more

Surexport has completed an internal restructuring by merging three group companies: Berries de Doñana Biorganic S.L., Blue Line Berries S.L.U., and Flor de Doñana S.L. This strategic decision is intended to strengthen its position in the organic fruit market and consolidate these companies under its main brand. read more

In the 'Enrosadira' variety quarters managed as part of the Malinowe Factory project, a lot is happening during the summer harvest. The plantation, established in mid-April last year, has weathered the winter relatively well, although - as is the case every year - it has not been without damage to the bundles. read more

The strawberry market in Germany in the 15th week of 2026 was characterized by a large diversity in both supply, prices, and the quality of the fruits offered. In wholesale trade, deliveries from Greece and the Netherlands dominated, while smaller quantities

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The Plus Berries group has kicked off its 2026 stonefruit season by harvesting the first extra-early protected-grown nectarines on the Huelva coast. Picking is occurring about one week later than last year, attributed to the unusually rainy winter that caused a delay in flowering. read more

The Greek strawberry season is still in full swing, with large volumes being harvested in the past few weeks, says Nikos Arvanitakis, sales manager of Arvanitakis Fruits, which manages the Fruiton brand. "The current strawberry season got off to a good start during the planting stage. However, read more

In tunnels where strawberries are grown for early harvest, the varieties that start ripening their fruits earlier are entering full bloom. Varieties that ripen a bit later are just approaching this period. read more

Indyjski producenci borówek odkryli prostą prawdę: Jeśli wybierzesz niewłaściwą odmianę, twoje rośliny nie będą w ogóle owocować, mówi Tanvi Karvat z Berryland Biotech. "Rolnicy często przeszukują internet w poszukiwaniu opcji 'wysokiego plonu', nie sprawdzając liczby godzin chłodu ani lokalnych wzorców ciepła i opadów, i kończą z roślinami

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Indian blueberry growers have discovered a simple truth: if you pick the wrong variety, your plants won't fruit at all, says Tanvi Karvat of Berryland Biotech. "Farmers often search the web for 'high-yield' options without checking chill hours or local heat and rain patterns, and end up with plants read more