Blueberries

Portland Trust, a leading real estate developer in Romania, has finalized the sale of a 50-hectare plot of land in Moara Vlăsiei to Fall Creek. This deal marks Fall Creek's strategic move into the European blueberry market. Fall Creek is renowned worldwide for its expertise in blueberry breeding and. read more

The ongoing downward trend in strawberry prices in the fresh produce market in Ukraine is being reported by the price monitoring data from the EastFruit project. Growers are being compelled to lower wholesale prices in response to the significant rise in the supply of strawberries, while the demand for them is also being affected. read more

The ninth edition of the International Berry Congress, organized by Freshuelva, and which will take place on June 19 and 20 at the Casa Colón in Huelva, will become "a great

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Star-shaped heating pipes, an innovation developed by Polish tomato and strawberry grower and inventor Andrzej Walczak, have already become a staple in Polish greenhouses. These pipes enable growers to achieve substantial energy savings, opening up possibilities for their adoption internationally, beginning with the. read more

The blueberry market is currently going through its annual seasonal shift. According to Christiaan's report, "The season is ending in Morocco and Spain, while the harvest in Serbia and Romania is starting to accelerate. As a result, this year we are observing a relatively smooth seasonal transition." read more

The berry campaign in Huelva is entering its final stage. Despite facing challenges such as water shortages, labor restrictions, and limitations on soil disinfection, the quality of the fruit remained high and prices were favorable in the initial months. The beginning of the season was fraught with uncertainties, especially. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has been honored with two Superior Taste Awards from the International Taste Institute. Their premium Fandango strawberry was awarded the highest scoring accolade, while the raspberry variety Amalia Rossa received a 2-star award. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has been awarded two Superior Taste Awards by the International Taste Institute. Their premium Fandango strawberry received the highest scoring award, while the raspberry variety Amalia Rossa earned a 2-star award. read more

The EastFruit experts conducted a survey among participants in the frozen raspberry market in Ukraine. The survey involved engaging with top freezing companies and farmers who cultivate raspberries on a large scale for freezing purposes. Additionally, we conducted an anonymous survey among EastFruit telegram users. read more

The 2023/24 season has brought positive news for raspberry growers in Huelva, as lower volumes have led to increased prices in the global market. This marks a welcome change after two consecutive seasons of low returns, which had resulted in a significant reduction in the amount of land being cultivated for raspberries. read more

CEO Jose Antonio Gomez-Bazan: "These outstanding achievements were driven by the exceptional performance of our mango and blueberry segments, where the coordination of our team from the field to our distribution companies played a crucial role in overcoming." read more

At the beginning of week 21, the first strawberries and raspberries from Swiss cultivation were ready for harvesting and selling. "We are entering the new raspberry season with great optimism and are very pleased with the yields and quality so far. However, for strawberries, we are experiencing some challenges... read more

The weather conditions for Turkish blueberries have been favorable, with no late frosts or hail in the southern regions, according to Turgut Aysan, Chairman of the Board of the Turkish berry exporter Safir Berry. Aysan stated, "Our blueberry season primarily begins in March in the southern regions." read more

The province of Huelva has become the fastest growing area in Europe for Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) during this 2023-2024 campaign, after reaching 50 million plants of cultivated strawberry varieties; a significant achievement for this company. read more

The planting process will take place between the months of May and September in the fields located at the Valdeluz estate in Lepe. read more

BayWa Global Produce is a leading provider in the production of high-quality fresh produce in categories such as apples, berries, and exotic fruits. Meanwhile, Nufri has a significant presence in the most important markets of the Iberian Peninsula and is one of the firms. read more

The price of strawberries continues to rise during the 2023/2024 production campaign, reaching an average value of 1.57 € per kilogram in early May, by which time it is estimated that over 93% of the estimated volume of product has been marketed. According to the latest data. read more

EastFruit analysts report that in 2024, Ukraine is significantly increasing its exports of frozen vegetables. During the first quarter of 2024, Ukraine's exports of frozen vegetables reached 2,200 tons, more than double the amount from the previous year, generating over $2.7 million. read more

W Quebec, zbieranie jagód Haskap jest około dwóch do trzech tygodni odległe, a perspektywy plonowania są pozytywne. "Myślę, że zobaczymy trochę więcej niż zwykle zbiorów, ponieważ otrzymaliśmy dużo deszczu na początku sezonu, co bardzo pomaga," mówi Marc-Antoine Pelletier z Ferme Les. read more

Driscoll's is bringing back its Berry Mobile Tour to the Northeast this summer. The tour includes 21 planned stops in cities such as New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C. It will showcase Driscoll's Sweetness Worth Sharing™ campaign, giving berry enthusiasts at each stop a chance to engage in special experiences. read more