Blueberries

Again this year, spring frost has affected the Serbian berry industry, causing substantial damage of up to 40% in numerous plantations. Sladjana Vuković, CEO of the Serbian exporting company Srbovoće, stated: "We experienced frost in April. Some fields were completely wiped out, some suffered minor losses, while others were not affected at all." read more

W pierwszym tygodniu 21, pierwsze maliny sezonu można zbierać w regionie Ortenau. "Pomimo deszczowej wiosny, owoce dobrze przetrwały fazę kwitnienia i nie ucierpiały na skutek mrozu. Teraz potrzebujemy trochę stabilniejszej pogody, z dzienne temperatury w okolicach 20-22°C." read more

The Ukrainian market is currently experiencing a significant increase in the price of garden strawberries, as reported by analysts from EastFruit. Unusually cool weather in the main strawberry-growing areas has delayed the ripening of the local crop, leading growers to... read more

In 2023, strawberries were grown on a total area of 231.3 hectares. The cultivation under high walkable protective covers has been steadily increasing in recent years. The cultivation area under glass was only 4.1 hectares in 2012, reaching its peak in 2021 with 57.9 hectares. read more

The Western-led project, currently in its first full year of operation at the Western Field Station for Environmental Sciences, combines a photovoltaic (powered by solar cells) shielded open-air farm with an agro tunnel, an indoor cultivation system that is high-density. read more

The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has been awarded $1.3 million from the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) to enhance export opportunities for blueberries in the country. read more

The aim of the research at the Laimburg Experimental Center is to establish and optimize sustainable and efficient production practices and find answers to the challenges of climate change. On this occasion, all interested parties are invited to visit the experimental fields of the research center. read more

The demand for fresh blueberries labeled "Stay fresh" showed the least decrease after a one percent price increase compared to labels "Crunchy" and "Sweety". A recent study provides valuable insights for blueberry growers, retailers, and marketers that could be informative. read more

The National Association of Berry Exporters of Mexico (Aneberries), which represents 40 partners producing blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries, is dedicated to promoting the consumption of these fruits in both domestic and international markets. The association aims to enhance the... read more

Halil Oymak, a Turkish blueberry exporter from Fall Creek, has stated that it appears to be another successful blueberry season in Turkey, despite the yield possibly falling short of expectations. He mentioned, "The Turkish blueberry season looks very promising this year. The winter months were mild, and there was no excessive rainfall." read more

The study revealed that the demand for fresh blueberries labeled as "Stay fresh" showed the least decrease following a one percent price increase, in comparison to blueberries labeled as "Crunchy" and "Sweety". This offers valuable insights for blueberry growers, retailers, and marketers that can be used to make informed decisions. read more

In April, the fruit and vegetable department of the GDO (large-scale retail trade) is still struggling in terms of sales, with vegetables and high-quality ready-to-eat products (IV-V gamma) having the most impact on the overall results. Among the most important categories in the month, there is a clear difficulty with strawberries (affected by unstable weather), while... read more

The market for both organic and conventional strawberries is experiencing progressive and steady growth throughout Europe. Recent prospective analyses presented in the Strawberry Global Market Overview 2024-2027 indicate a growth in the strawberry market, primarily driven by Germany and Italy. read more

Zimbabwe, known as a significant blueberry producer in the southern African region, is looking into opportunities to enter the Chinese market, branching out from its usual export destinations in the European Union and the United Kingdom. In Marondera, located approximately 80 kilometers east of... read more

SanLucar - a leading international company in the production and marketing of premium quality fruits and vegetables - has acquired over the years the rights to cultivate and market numerous special varieties of different plant species. read more

We are learning about Croptimum by CHV (click here): we have read and seen in previous articles the positive effects on various crops, such as eggplant, strawberry, cucumber, melon, watermelon, and in different farming methods, such as soilless and under greenhouse. read more

Sebastian Ochoa, the owner of Consultora Agrícola Santa María, a company that offers technical support in blueberry production, due diligence, and commercial consulting globally, stated that the rate of new blueberry fields being established in China is "very, very huge." He made this statement while speaking from Hunan Province. read more

EastFruit's analysts are currently assessing the damage caused to fruit and vegetable crops by recent frost events in Ukraine. For a summary of the preliminary evaluation, please see the first section of our report. It is important to note that starting from May 9th this year, nighttime temperatures read more

In the Chelyabinsk region, the first 40.8 tonnes of fresh cherries from Uzbekistan were received on May 13-14, 2024. Since the beginning of 2024, Rosselkhoznadzor has already inspected 356 tonnes of kiwi from Iran, 23.2 tonnes of strawberries from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and 16.5 tonnes of ... read more