Blueberries

In the latest film material, we take a look behind the scenes of seedling production at one of the largest nurseries in the country. This is where strawberry seedlings such as plug, plug frigo, mini tray, and classic frigo seedlings are produced in container fields. read more

Just south of the Belgian border, in the Flemish region of Voeren, about 25 kilometers from Maastricht, is Theunissen Fruit. On around 25 hectares, the company grows apples, pears, cherries, plums, and gooseberries. Most of the harvest is sold through the New Green cooperative, but a read more

Ukrainian agricultural processing companies may access grant funding of up to USD 1 million from the U.S. government in 2026, according to Serhii Ostapets, project manager of the AGRO Program, who spoke at the SMARTBERRY 2025 winter conference held in Kyiv on December 11-12. read more

The Spanish berry producers association Freshuelva predicts that the total berry cultivation area in the province will reach 12,388 hectares in 2026, just 1% more than in the previous season. This moderate growth is concentrated on

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The approach of the Christmas holidays shifts demand towards some traditional products, such as pineapples, puntarelle, and walnuts. There is also a strong presence of Italian strawberries. Oranges are in full production, with a division between Navelina and Tarocco varieties. Demand for clementines is still stagnant, being penalized. read more

Starting from 1 November 2025, Jurgen Verheyen has joined Limgroup as an Account Manager for Strawberries. With extensive hands-on experience and a solid international network in the strawberry industry, Jurgen is bringing valuable expertise to the team, as stated by Limgroup. Prior to joining Limgroup, read more

In contrast to mass-produced fresh produce, specialty vegetables and greens in Egypt have a reliable growing season, as stated by Mohamed Elgazar, the CEO of Max Mark. Elgazar mentions that "many Egyptian products that are not produced on a large scale have a consistent season, unlike strawberries, for instance." read more

The Spanish berry specialist El Pinar is advancing its growth strategy in the fresh fruit business by integrating Kyriazis Strawberries, a strawberry producer in Greece. This strategic move allows for the development of a strong Greek fruit offering targeted at both the domestic market and, primarily, at. read more

The next edition of the Blueberry School, organized by Fall Creek in the Netherlands, once again brought together blueberry producers, technical advisors, and representatives of companies from all over Europe. The event was also attended by a large number of growers. read more

In the Silifke district of Mersin, Turkey, the early mulberry harvest has started, and there is a high demand for this product, which is grown completely naturally without the use of pesticides. 70% of the mulberries are being exported to Dubai, Qatar, and Iraq; however, growers are facing challenges. read more

The blueberry season in Morocco is beginning, but the growing conditions have been somewhat variable this season. While certain areas had favorable early weather, others faced challenges. These challenges were mainly due to temperature fluctuations and water management. read more

Podczas niedawnej wizyty w Indiach, Global Plant Genetics Ltd zauważyło na własne oczy, jak szybko rozwija się zainteresowanie komercyjną produkcją borówek. Mimo że Indie pozostają bardzo małym producentem na światowej scenie, dla GPG jest jasne, że potencjał długoterminowy tego kraju jest wyjątkowy. Z read more

We are approaching the last moment for Christmas shopping. There are queues in the stores, but instead of sweets, maybe it's worth considering a healthier snack in the form of berries? There is no shortage of them on the store shelves, and in some places, we can buy them at interesting promotions. read more

Spanish strawberry breeder El Pinar has acquired Greek producer Kyriazis Strawberries as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. This acquisition strengthens the group's presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and allows for the development of Greek production for Northern and Eastern Europe. read more

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Podczas niedawnej podróży do Indii mieliśmy okazję zobaczyć na własne oczy, jak szybko rośnie zainteresowanie komercyjną produkcją borówki. read more

Oppy is launching its new Florida strawberry program, marking the company's first offering under the Dole® label since it integrated with Dole Diversified North America (DDNA) in October. Production is already underway, and significant volumes are expected to be available from late January to early February. read more