Blueberries

Companies offering products for the protection, fertilization, and biostimulation of plantations presented a wide range of solutions. Visitors could familiarize themselves with standard, chemical protection agents, as well as increasingly popular microbiology-based solutions. Many read more

Inspired by natural beauty, vibrant colors, and the uniqueness of gemstones, the new approach highlights the exceptional quality and distinctive character of Hortifrut Genetics' new varieties of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. read more

Hortifrut Genetics has introduced a new brand strategy for its exclusive berry varieties. Moving forward, each new variety will be linked with a different gemstone. read more

QMS Strawberry (Quality Management System Strawberry) is a data-driven software system that assists strawberry farmers and entrepreneurs in planning and optimizing cultivation. The system can easily be connected to climate computers, and important plant data is accessed through an app. read more

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Melon, cucumber, strawberry: The Seminis and De Ruiter (Bayer) teams were at SIVAL 2025 to present their new varieties and must-haves. Acapella, the new melon variety that combines quality and yield. The 2024 season confirmed the good performance of the new Acapella melon variety. read more

The Lobesia botrana, known as the grape berry moth, is one of the main phytosanitary problems in vineyards worldwide. This insect can cause significant damage to both the quantity and quality of grape production, negatively impacting profitability. read more

Meetings, conversations, discussions. Moreover, in the company of people involved in the cultivation of one species - blueberries. This is certainly an element that attracts to the Blueberry Conference. Here, growers, companies buying and exporting blueberries, and suppliers of production materials will meet. read more

Natutec Drive, Koppert's applicator for predatory mites and other biocontrol agents in protected crops, has gained a strong following among UK strawberry growers just four years since its launch. read more

There has been a decrease in the UK's ability to produce glasshouse vegetables like cucumbers in recent years. However, how much potential do you see for increasing the UK's self-sufficiency in berries throughout the year? read more

Under the brand "ALDIna", only one variety of strawberries is marketed. They are produced in Germany according to carefully defined production standards and are known for their consistently excellent taste properties. read more

Badanie z Uniwersytetu Connecticut ujawniło nowatorskie postępy w hodowli trzech różnych odmian roślin, które obiecują podnieść poziom ogrodniczy i krajobrazowy. Prezentowane rośliny to: Northern Bayberry, 'UConnam012' (Ground Hug) i 'UConnam165' (Low Scape). read more

Colina Fruit specializes in soft fruits, with blueberries as its main product. The company provides a consistent supply of blueberries throughout the year from South America, Zimbabwe, and Morocco. There are also emerging supply sources from countries like Poland, Georgia, and Romania in Europe and Eastern Europe. read more

The Chilean Fruit Blueberry Committee has reported that, as of week 2 in 2025, Chile has shipped a total of 55.946 tons of blueberries since the start of the 2024-2025 fruit export season. An impressive shipment volume of 11.767 tons was recorded in the first half of this year. read more

The southern United States, including states such as Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, and Mississippi, is currently facing a severe winter storm with unexpected snow and sleet. This weather phenomenon, driven by arctic air, is forecasted to continue until the weekend. While certain fruit read more

In a recent update from the Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision Service (Rosselkhoznadzor), it was reported that Russia saw an increase in fruit and berry imports by the end of 2024. The volume of berries imported into the country reached 517,900 metric tons. At the same time, fruit deliveries to... read more

The strawberry conference attracted numerous attendees. The room, which was set up with almost 300 seats, was filled throughout the lectures. A particularly interesting lecture was given by Dr. Jerzy Lisek from the Institute of Horticulture in Skierniewice. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in Oman has announced the successful cultivation of the country's first blueberry bushes in the Wilayat of Jabal Al Akhdar in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. read more