Blueberries

The border blockades by Polish farmers and transporters also posed a major challenge. "The emerging Ukrainian blueberry sector owes its success to the expansion of young plantations, which naturally increase average yields and production volumes." read more

The partially still very wet soils, as reported by the Association of South German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (VSSE), have led to a delay in the preparation of some asparagus fields for the season in March and April. In light of the frosts in read more

According to the industry association British Berry Pickers, producers recently generated a record annual revenue of 1.87 billion pounds (2.17 billion euros), as reported by the Agricultural Information Center citing the news agency APA. Only for strawberries, they spent... read more

W niezwykłym wyczynie Ukraina pobiła rekordy w 2023 roku, eksportując niezrównaną ilość ponad 4 000 ton świeżych borówek na rynki międzynarodowe, jak podaje EastFruit. Ten kamień milowy był szczególnie zdumiewający, biorąc pod uwagę kontekst trwającej rosyjskiej agresji wojskowej i. read more

Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, co-owner of the Polish berry trading company Berrytrade, notes that while the planting of Polish blueberries has been at a high level recently, this trend appears to have slowed down. She mentions, "The pace of planting new blueberries has decreased. However, there are replacements for old bushes." read more

About ten years ago, the landscape surrounding the towns of Mórrope and Olmos, in the Peruvian province of Lambayeque, underwent a rapid transformation, with its arid desert lands turning into vast fields teeming with life. This change was not just due to the cultivation of lush blueberry, avocado, and table read more

Sezon na południowoafrykańskie borówki rozpoczął się na północy kraju, i oczekuje się, że pierwsze wysyłki eksportowe rozpoczną się w ciągu czterech tygodni. read more

Due to the above-average warm temperatures in recent weeks, around 40 strawberry farmers from Burgenland have already started with the strawberry harvest, and the people of Burgenland can once again enjoy regional strawberries. read more

In this way, the company from Huelva, with headquarters and fields in Lepe, Seville, and Tordesillas, consolidates its position as a varietal breeder, following the magnificent results achieved during the last campaign, while adapting to the new challenges of a sector that is experiencing intense changes. read more

Driscoll's Maroc has started building a new berry processing plant situated strategically in the Loukkos agricultural hub, south of the city of Larache. The project, spearheaded by the global berry industry leader and top strawberry producer, brings significant added value to the northern region. read more

A street vendor in China has caused a sensation by stir-frying durian with strawberries, carrots, MSG, and garlic. This unique combination has sparked online debates about its creativity versus its unconventional nature. The dish, also featuring sugar and soy sauce, was served on rice and has received. read more

This year, tennis enthusiasts at Wimbledon might notice strawberries of a larger size and richer flavor, attributed to a wet and dark winter that extended the growing period. The British strawberry season has been delayed by two weeks, with the peak harvest anticipated at the end of June. read more

Herbert Widmann Ltd has announced the launch of a new trade brand called 'Hey Berry'. The internationally operating berry specialist is starting the new German blueberry season with an innovative marketing concept. The main objective was to 'create a sustainable brand that meets... read more

W niezwykłym wyczynie Ukraina pobiła rekordy w 2023 roku, eksportując bezprecedensową ilość ponad 4000 ton świeżych borówek na rynki międzynarodowe, według informacji z EastFruit. Ten kamień milowy był szczególnie zadziwiający w kontekście trwającej rosyjskiej agresji wojskowej i. read more

British Berry Growers has welcomed the government's commitment to seasonal workers, but emphasized the importance of a continuous program and nine-month visas. read more

The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has initiated a marketing campaign targeted at shoppers and consumers to boost sales and increase the volume of fresh and frozen blueberries at retail stores. read more

This changed the harvest cycles, affecting mainly the early varieties, especially Ventura. It is a successful variety that has spread widely in Peru and accounted for a third of exports in 2022/23. The result was that Peru during the first part read more

AC Foods is introducing "betterful," a line of Regenerative Organic Certified® blueberries, to the market. Launched in stores in April and available through September, betterful blueberries are available in select Whole Foods, Sprouts, Bi-Rite, NewLeaf, Berkeley Bowl Marketplace, and Oliver's. read more

Angus Soft Fruits, previously a small farming venture with three growers in the East of Scotland, is now marking its 30th anniversary. The company has expanded its operations with growers and partners in England, Spain, Morocco, and Chile, along with a breeding program located in Evesham. The primary berries cultivated by the company are... read more

China has approved the import of fresh blueberries from Serbia that meet certain standards, as announced by China's General Administration of Customs. This decision was made during the visit of China's top leader to Serbia, with the goal of strengthening the comprehensive China-Serbia relationship. read more