Blueberries

The shipping-point prices for non-organic strawberries were approximately $10 per flat by mid-October, showing a 10% year-over-year increase for California produce. Shipments have also increased by about 10% compared to the previous year, thanks to the extended California season due to warm weather. The start of the Florida season will be delayed. read more

The project "Raspberry Economics in Production" was supported with 1 million pounds from the United Kingdom's research and innovation program "Innovate UK" and aims to improve the sustainability of raspberry cultivation in the UK. read more

Peru has positioned itself as a strong competitor in the global agricultural market, especially in the export of blueberries and quinoa, where it holds a leading position internationally. It also ranks second in the export of fresh avocado, Amazonian chestnut, and ginger, and third in preserved palm hearts. read more

Hortifrut continues its quest to become a global company with new investors. According to information provided by the company specialized in the production and commercialization of berries,

read more

9:30-9:45 - Welcome and start of the conference read more

The Great Hall of the Álvaro Alonso Barba Building at the E.T.S.I. La Rábida (Palos de la Frontera / Huelva) will host the 7th Technical Conference on Blueberry Cultivation in the Province of Huelva on November 6th, organized by the. read more

Dwa tygodnie temu huragan Milton dotarł do Florydy, znacząco wpływając na przemysł świeżych produktów rolnych. Choć może minąć kilka tygodni lub miesięcy, zanim poznamy pełny zakres wpływu, niektóre natychmiastowe skutki są widoczne. "Byliśmy w trakcie sezonu sadzenia truskawek, gdy... read more

A new recyclable and compostable pad has been introduced to the market, aiming to assist berry producers and their customers in reducing food waste and lowering carbon emissions. read more

The blueberry season in Western Australia has reached its peak supply, leading to prices dropping to A$2.50 in some supermarkets, as reported by ABC News. read more

Przemysł borówkowy w Peru nadal umacnia swoją pozycję na rynku międzynarodowym, z Stanami Zjednoczonymi, Europą i Chinami jako głównymi destynacjami. Według Luisa Miguela Vegasa, dyrektora generalnego ProArándanos, kampania 2024 rozpoczęła się wolniej niż zwykle. read more

The last months of the Dutch and Belgian strawberry season are now underway at Special Fruit. "Volumes were slow to start, but overall, it has been a good season. At the moment, however, we are seeing a slight dip as some crops have finished or are producing minimal volumes. Nevertheless, we are still expected to have a successful end to the season." read more

A new recyclable and compostable pad has been introduced to the market, aimed at assisting berry producers and their customers in reducing food waste and lowering carbon emissions. Elliott Absorbent Products is unveiling the innovative 'Echo' fruit pad, which can extend the shelf life of berries by up to 12 days. read more

Online discussions have arisen among Scots regarding the use of Union flags on fruit packaging, particularly on strawberries from Angus, instead of the Scottish Saltire. The conversation gained traction after a Sainsbury's customer brought up the issue on social media, expressing dissatisfaction. read more

Although the spring season for strawberries and raspberries is running about 10 days late for a major Australian fruit producer in both southern Queensland and Tasmania due to the weather, the volume and quality are still high. "It's all looking pretty good, to be honest, and the season is." read more

An innovative English project aims to revolutionize the process of strawberry pollination in greenhouses using drones. This initiative, developed with the goal of increasing plant productivity and maintaining high quality standards, represents a response. read more

The prices of imported highbush blueberries (American blueberries) remain very high. Not only due to the low volume of current imports, but also because there are no longer any domestic fruits available. How long will it take for a more significant reduction in wholesale prices of imported blueberries to occur? read more

We wrześniu 2024 roku Peru zgłosiło eksport 3 271 ton truskawek o wartości 5,76 miliona dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o +14,8% pod względem wolumenu i +13,8% pod względem wartości w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Średnia cena peruwiańskich truskawek odnotowała spadek o -0,9%, zmieniając się z 1,78 do 1,76 dolarów za tonę. read more

The berry sector in Huelva is constantly evolving, aiming to improve productivity and quality in a changing and increasingly challenging climate. This evolution requires more efficient water use and production schedules that align with the needs and commercial demands of growers. read more

Some types of fresh produce can be quite difficult to clean. For example, blueberries secrete juice that can turn into a tar-like substance and harden like resin, making it very challenging and time-consuming to clean. Snack tomatoes can also split when being processed by packing machinery, releasing their juice. read more