Blueberries

Germany, alongside the United Kingdom, is the most important market for berry fruits in Europe. Blueberries and raspberries have been available to consumers there even outside of the local season for years, and the import of these fruits is growing year by year, surpassing records.

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British berry growers are preparing for a tough year in 2025 due to increasing energy costs, rising wages, and inadequate returns from retailers. Despite these difficulties, the British berry market has achieved a significant milestone, reaching a total market value of £2 million. read more

During the 41st Strawberry Day in December 2024, Tobias Linnemannstöns, Head of Supply Chain at Frutania, discussed the 'Production Possibilities for Continuing to Produce Berries in Morocco and Southern Europe despite Heat, Drought, and Water Shortages'. He primarily emphasized the two growing regions. read more

The internationally focused event, the International Soft Fruit Conference, took place in Den Bosch on Thursday, following Strawberry Day, which was already covered on this channel. At the exhibition, we met visitors from Korea, Canada, the United States, Germany, Finland, and Eastern Europe. read more

Driscoll's Sweetest Batch strawberries are back on Australian shelves as the 2025 season starts in the new year. read more

Sezon truskawek w hiszpańskiej prowincji Huelva rozpoczął się w grudniu z ograniczonymi ilościami, ale teraz podaż zwiększa się, co pozwala na rozpoczęcie eksportu na rynki europejskie. Ceny są nieco wyższe niż w zeszłym sezonie, a także wzrosły koszty, mimo że dostawy wody i siła robocza. read more

This week, representatives from Freshuelva's labor department, the Huelva's Strawberry Producers and Exporters Association, traveled to Colombia and Honduras to conduct a new selection process for 380 workers who will participate in the berry harvesting campaign in the province. This initiative was developed under the... read more

Ukranian berry exporters are facing challenges including low product quality, discrepancies with specified requirements, and delays in delivery, as reported by Irina Kukhtina, the president of the "Berry Growing Ukraine" Association. These issues are impeding their ability to successfully penetrate the market. read more

W Plant City, producenci wysokiej technologii w szklarniach podejmują nocne wysiłki, aby zabezpieczyć swoje uprawy truskawek przed zagrożeniem spadkiem temperatury poniżej zera. Na farmie Parkesdale, zajmującej 300 akrów przeznaczonych na truskawki, obecnie skupia się uwaga na ochronie zbiorów przeznaczonych na Walentynki. read more

Researchers from the Junta de Andalucía have recently developed an innovative DNA molecular marker that allows the selection of strawberry varieties with a 50% higher pulp compactness, as reported by the valenciafruits.com website. This study was conducted by the Institute. read more

The first pallets of Calinda strawberries arrived at Special Fruit last week, marking the traditional start of the premium variety's season at the Belgian importer with the beginning of the new year. "It looks very promising so far. The quality is excellent, and we are already noticing a market read more

Consumers can fill biodegradable cups in three different sizes from a three-kilo capacity cooler box on their own without touching the fruit. This hygienic and cost-effective solution is specially designed for large, firm Sekoya blueberries. The machine is easily and read more

Fieldstone, a family-operated company in Poland, is entering the upcoming year with a forward-looking approach to berry cultivation. Specializing in raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and redcurrants, with a particular focus on lingonberries, Fieldstone is Europe's leading producer of lingonberries. read more

Challenges are plentiful, and at the 21st Strawberry Day, there was no avoiding naming them. However, things are not looking too bleak for strawberry growers. In fact, upon closer examination of the data and market analysis, it becomes apparent that strawberry growers are in a favorable position here. read more

For example, the right plant genetic solutions and a suitable cultivation system were still missing to enable a large-scale deployment of robots. "In particular, subsidies are necessary to accelerate the robotization," he said on January 8th at the opening of the read more

Czy jest możliwe, aby w grudniu mieć słodkie, premium owoce jagodowe, które zostały wyhodowane w Wielkiej Brytanii? Sandy Booth z New Forest Fruit udowodnił, że tak. Firma już produkuje jedne z najwcześniejszych truskawek w kraju, ale poszli dalej i produkują premium truskawkę. read more

Researchers from the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural, Fisheries, Food and Organic Production Research and Training (IFAPA) in Malaga have identified a gene responsible for the firmness of strawberries. The discovery will facilitate

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The International Taste Institute has awarded Onubafruit, a Spanish second-degree cooperative specializing in the export of fresh fruit, with the Superior Taste Award for its exclusive blueberry variety, Demba. This recognition showcases Demba as one of the most exceptional berries on the international market. read more