Blueberries

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved the new 2030 climate targets for Nature's Pride and Berries Pride. These targets focus on reducing emissions across the supply chain. Nature's Pride and Berries Pride are the first fruit and vegetable importers to make this commitment. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, po katastrofalnym początku sezonu eksportu borówek z Peru, który doprowadził do pierwszego w historii spadku globalnej wymiany tego popularnego owocu, obecnie wolumeny eksportu się odzyskują. W szczególności, w styczniu-lutym 2024 roku, peruwiańscy eksporterzy byli w stanie sprzedać.

According to EastFruit analysts, after a disastrous start to the blueberry export season from Peru, which led to the first-ever decline in global trade of this trending berry, export volumes are currently recovering. In particular, in January-February 2024, Peruvian exporters were able to sell. read more

MARKET UPDATE
Mexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, reported on April 10th that business is thriving in both growing regions. "We are experiencing strong sales for both Mexican and the new Texas onions," David stated. "Total crossings from Mexico have increased slightly recently, leading to an uptick in demand." read more

MARKET UPDATE:

Mexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, reported on April 10 that business is thriving in both growing regions. According to David, "Movement is very good on both Mexican and the new Texas onions." He also mentioned that "Total Mexico crossings spiked up a bit for about a." read more

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved the new climate targets for 2030 set by Nature's Pride and Berries Pride. These targets focus on reducing emissions across their supply chains. Nature's Pride and Berries Pride are the first fruit and vegetable importers to make this commitment. read more

W dzisiejszym zmieniającym się środowisku uprawy borówki wysokiej, znaczenie jakości, świeżości i opakowania jest kluczowe dla osiągnięcia optymalnej ceny. Ten przełomowy krok został zaakceptowany przez drobnych rolników poprzez przyjęcie technologii kompaktowego sortowania i ważenia. Warto zauważyć, że... read more

The Strawberry Contact Group, consisting of representatives from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, including producer and exporter associations such as Freshuelva-Fepex, is prioritizing technological innovation to address the impacts of climate change on red fruit production. During a meeting in Portugal, the read more

Fresh Del Monte enters the production and commercialization of small fruits under its own brand in Italy, starting from Sicily. Del Monte Italia will present the investment project in the Marsalese district during the third Strawberry and Small Fruits Symposium. read more

Zgodnie z analitykami EastFruit, po katastrofalnym początku sezonu eksportu borówki z Peru, który doprowadził do pierwszego w historii spadku globalnej wymiany tego popularnego owocu, obecnie wolumeny eksportu się poprawiają. read more

The Strawberry Contact Group, which includes representatives from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, as well as producer and exporter associations such as Freshuelva-Fepex, is prioritizing technological innovation to address the effects of climate change on red fruit production. During a meeting in Portugal, the read more

Jako sezon importu borówki się kończy, a sezon krajowy zaczyna się rozkręcać, oczekuje się większego dostępu wkrótce. "Meksyk dostarcza większość owoców do kraju. Przerwali trochę podczas okresu Wielkanocy, co spowodowało krótkotrwałe zwiększenie cen, ponieważ krajowa podaż była ograniczona" - mówi. read more

The weather conditions have been ideal for strawberry plants this year, with no frosty nights or storms. Even the prolonged rain and mild winter temperatures have not had a negative impact on the strawberry plants. They are mainly cultivated on raised mounds to prevent waterlogging and are well protected. read more

"You start from the end and when you reach the tip, it's an explosion of flavor, they are delicious," comments Manuel Piedra, general secretary of the Union of Small Farmers (UPA) of Huelva.

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The demand for small fruits in France is increasing, but the domestic supply is insufficient to meet it (most red fruits consumed in France are imported). Producers from Prince de Bretagne, who already grow strawberries, have decided to expand their offerings to include raspberries and blueberries. read more

The weather conditions have been ideal for strawberry plants this year: there have been no frosty nights or storms. Even extended periods of rain and mild winter temperatures have not had a negative impact on the strawberry plants so far. They are mainly cultivated on raised mounds to prevent waterlogging and are well protected. read more

The new White Paper from Berry Global outlines a solution for finding an alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films for fresh food applications. Titled "How Omni™Xtra+ Can Drive More Recycling of Cling Films," it details the challenges faced by users of PVC cling films. read more

"Mexican blueberries are currently dominating the market as the import season comes to an end and the domestic season picks up momentum. With the domestic supply limited due to a short break during the Easter window, prices spiked temporarily. However, as the domestic season ramps up, a greater supply is expected soon." read more

Według analityków EastFruit, po fatalnym rozpoczęciu sezonu eksportu jagód borówki z Peru, które spowodowało pierwszy w historii spadek globalnej wymiany handlowej tego popularnego owocu, obecnie wolumeny eksportu się odbijają. read more

In the changing world of cultivating highbush blueberries, the significance of quality, freshness, and packaging is crucial in order to attain the best pricing. This shift in approach has been welcomed by small-scale farmers who are now using compact sorting and weighing technologies. read more

Instead of researching precise details about strawberries and potatoes, the interest of the associations was to develop recommendations for the industry on how to better reach young people - in their language, in their media. The results of this study have now been published. read more