Blueberries

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

China has approved the importation of fresh blueberries from Serbia that meet specific 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

Angus Soft Fruits, which started as a small farming operation with three growers in East Scotland, is now marking its 30th anniversary. The company has expanded its operations to include growers and growing partners in England, Spain, Morocco, and Chile, as well as a breeding program located in Evesham. The primary berries grown by the company are... read more

"We've had little sun since February, so spring is late once again, and the strawberry production is slightly slower than usual and later than expected," says Jan van Genderen, owner of Royal Berry, a Dutch company specializing in growing and marketing strawberries. However, in mid-April, several days read more

The blueberry, a representative crop of fruit growing in the Cuneo area, was the main focus of the conference that took place recently at Macfrut to present the results of the research project on Symbiotic Agriculture by Op Joinfruit from Verzuolo (CN) in collaboration with. read more

Sezon truskawek w Wielkiej Brytanii został opóźniony o dwa tygodnie z powodu zimnej pogody i zmniejszonego nasłonecznienia, co spowodowało wolniejszy rozwój owoców. Pierwsze znaczące zbiory są teraz planowane na koniec maja. Pomimo opóźnienia, warunki pozwoliły na stopniowy... read more

Camposol reports that the initial results of a new blueberry variety developed through its in-house genetic improvement program are showing promising outcomes. read more

Ukraine’s blueberry producers had a "quite successful" campaign in 2023, and the future prospects for the business are promising. read more

The President of the LKSH, Ute Volquardsen, stated: "Thanks to the covers, strawberries are available here not only in June, and consumers do not have to rely on goods from abroad. After the cold at the end of April, the longing for warmth increases with the longer days in May." read more

The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has announced a partnership with Major League Pickleball (MLP) for its 2024 season, promoting blueberries as the official fruit of MLP. read more

Italy's reputation as a provider of high-quality, fresh berries is expected to strengthen further as demand in both domestic and international markets continues to increase, as noted by a prominent soft fruit supplier in the country. read more

The peach and nectarine campaign is starting, initially with Spanish production. The red spring onion production from Calabria is also starting. Low temperatures are slowing down the demand for melons. The production of strawberries from Basilicata is about to finish, and the first ones are on their way. read more

The peach and nectarine campaign is starting, initially with Spanish production. Also starting is the production of red spring onions from Calabria. Low temperatures are slowing down the growth in demand for melons. The production of strawberries from Basilicata is about to end, and the first ones are on their way. read more

Market analysts from EastFruit have pointed out Ukraine's remarkable growth in the global frozen raspberry market. In the past year, Ukraine has become one of the top five largest exporters of frozen raspberries to the United States, surpassing all other non-American suppliers. read more

"The harvest quantities then gradually increased, even though April lived up to its reputation when it comes to weather. Thanks to the fleece cover, the crops have survived the night frosts of the past week without major damage. Starting from calendar week 18, we can now begin trading." read more

Strong price surge in asparagus, whose season is starting earlier than usual. Last moments also for strawberries from Lucania, while those from the North are on their way. Demand for melons is still low, with volumes increasing from Sicily. The May Day holiday is boosting read more

Strong price surge for asparagus, whose season is starting earlier than usual. Last moments for Lucanian strawberries, while those from the North are on their way. Demand for melons is still low, with volumes increasing from Sicily. The May Day holiday is boosting demand. read more

Due to climate change, with late spring frosts, heavy rainfall or heatwaves - as reported by German Fruit and Vegetables - protected cultivation is becoming increasingly important. It not only ensures the harvest, but also provides natural protection. read more

In 2023, as reported by the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE), strawberries were cultivated on a total of 14,010 hectares - a decrease of nearly a quarter compared to 2015. This is mainly due to the fact that fewer strawberries are being produced in open fields (-5,669 hectares). read more

The majority of berries arriving from Spain and Morocco are flowing to the retail food sector, which increased its advertising activity in the 16th week. The advertised prices ranged from 11.92 euros/kg to 15.92 euros/kg compared to the previous week. read more