Blueberries

The 23/24 financial year saw a decrease in the supply of strawberries and raspberries in Spain's berry sector. This was primarily caused by a reduction in acreage, driven by concerns about the availability of irrigation water. Overall production decreased by 3.4% compared to the previous season, totaling 371,713. read more

Dutch Cooperative Kompany has welcomed the cultivation companies Royal Berry, V.G. Berry, and 4-Seasons Berry as of 1 January. With this addition, Kompany U.A. takes a significant step forward in strawberry cultivation. The Cooperative's strawberry acreage has now expanded to over 73 hectares. read more

The strawberry confirms itself as a cornerstone of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, and data collected by the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor speak clearly: a significant increase in value - with a nearly 50 percentage point rise in consumer prices, without affecting sales volumes - and read more

At Rafał Podstawka's farm in Klementowice, raspberries are grown in tunnels. The farmer has developed his own system for protecting raspberry canes during the winter. Once again, this has allowed for very successful overwintering of the canes and buds, from which new growth will soon emerge. read more

In the past year, 76% of the harvested raspberries came from protected cultivation. In 2015, the share was only 30%. In the linear trend from 2015 to 2024, the area under protected cultivation in Germany has been growing annually by 31 hectares or just under 9%. This has led to an increase in the production of raspberries. read more

Renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly popular in agriculture as well. Investments in this area allow for reducing energy costs, which is especially important for larger farms with more extensive infrastructure - but not only. read more

The Ukrainian berry sector is continuing to grow despite the challenges of war, thanks to new industry initiatives. One notable initiative is the Ukrainian Blueberry Growers Association, which has united 16 top companies in the sector, collectively cultivating 850 hectares of land. read more

Recent weather conditions in Greece have presented significant challenges for the hectare yield of strawberries, with production falling below the usual volume. Mr. Yorgos Karachalios, an executive at the agricultural cooperative Ilida, based in Varda, Ilia, stated: "Despite the decrease in volumes,... read more

According to the new regulation of the European Commission No. 2025/158 dated January 29th, the allowable level of residue of the active substance for acetamiprid in blackcurrants, raspberries, blueberries, as well as lettuce, pumpkin, and leafy vegetables

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Rynek borówek ciągle ewoluuje, napędzany nowymi wymaganiami konsumentów i wyzwaniami produkcyjnymi, z którymi boryka się branża. Pomimo ciągłego wzrostu globalnego popytu, producenci są zmuszeni dostosować się do nowej rzeczywistości, jaką jest odnawianie odmian. "Nowe odmiany borówek nie są tylko lepsze niż" read more

BerryWorld Strawberries were awarded a prestigious gold medal at the 2025 New Zealand Outstanding Food Producers Awards in the Earth, Fresh Produce category, while BerryWorld Raspberries received a silver medal. This recognition highlights the exceptional quality, innovation, and read more

W badaniu opublikowanym w czasopiśmie Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases badacze zgłębili wpływ truskawek na zdrowie serca oraz funkcje poznawcze u starszych dorosłych. Choroby metaboliczno-sercowo-naczyniowe, takie jak dyslipidemia, nadciśnienie, otyłość brzuszna i upośledzenie read more

Ponad 300 ha produkcji jagód zostało dotkniętych przez tornado, który przeszedł przez miasta Huelva: Palos, Moguer, Lucena, Lepe i Cartaya w nocy z wtorku na środę. read more

Ponad 300 ha produkcji jagód zostało dotkniętych przez tornado, który przeszedł przez miasta Huelva: Palos, Moguer, Lucena, Lepe i Cartaya w nocy we wtorek. read more

BerryWorld strawberries have been awarded the prestigious gold medal in the Earth, Fresh Produce category at the 2025 New Zealand Outstanding Food Producers Awards, while BerryWorld Raspberries received a silver medal. read more

In many tunnel farms, the planting of raspberry plantations from plug seedlings will begin shortly. In places where plants are planted in pots in coconut substrate, it is important to follow a few basic rules regarding proper

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Companies responsible for approximately 20% of Ukrainian blueberry production have formed a new association aimed at developing the entire industry in the country and expanding trade contacts with foreign partners.

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In Los Angeles, the luxury supermarket chain Erewhon has launched a new product on its shelves: a single strawberry branded Elly Amai, imported from Kyoto, Japan, and sold for a whopping $18.99. The sky-high price has sparked a debate on social media, particularly on TikTok. read more

Proarándanos projects that blueberry production for the 2024-2025 campaign will reach 317,941 tons, valued at US$2,150 billion, marking a 15% increase over the previous campaign's 226,078 tons, valued at US$1,864 billion. Blueberries have become a notable Peruvian agricultural export. read more

A report presented by the Proarándanos Guild during an event organized by Blueberries Consulting indicated that in 2016, Peru exported this fruit with a total value of 237 million US dollars, representing 11% of the global value of the business (2.246 billion US dollars at that time). read more