Blueberries

In Warsaw markets, such as Hala Mirowska, strawberry prices (as of March 26, 2025) range from 8 to 16 PLN per kilogram. These fruits are imported mainly from Spain and Greece, where the peak season is ongoing. There are also blueberries available at attractive prices ranging from 18 PLN/kg to 24-26 PLN/kg. read more

Branding Ovation is a project aimed at popularizing brand building in the berry industry. This year's edition will take place on March 31st in Warsaw. The contest will select the "Berry Brand of the Year 2025", Grand Prix in the category of "Marketing Department of the Year 2025", and the top 6 genre brands. read more

An important element of the 13th International Blueberry Conference was the issue of effective and safe protection of blueberries against pests and diseases, meeting the current market needs. With the phasing out of active substances and the pursuit of meeting the requirement... read more

Oishii, a leader in vertical farming for berries and tomatoes, has acquired the largest commercial fleet of harvesting production robots in the world, demonstrating its commitment to further reducing its reliance on human labor. read more

In the past few days, Spanish farmers from the Huelva region have suffered huge losses. Storm Laurence, which passed through the region, brought not only heavy rains but also tornadoes that destroyed approximately 300-400 hectares of greenhouses and tunnels. What's worse

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Po osiągnięciu sukcesu przez Berry Fresh w przypadku odmian borówki o wysokim smaku, rozwój odmian jeżyny teraz również pokazuje znaczący wzrost. Dzięki ciągłym testowaniom i inwestowaniu w nowe odmiany o wysokim smaku, ich portfolio genetyczne jest kierowane w stronę bardziej aromatycznej przyszłości.

After achieving success with high-flavor blueberry varieties, Berry Fresh is now experiencing significant growth in the development of blackberry varieties. By continually trialing and investing in new high-flavor varieties, their genetics portfolio is moving towards a more flavorful future. read more

Spring has begun in the "Borsa della Spesa," the weekly service offered by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, making it easy to shop while saving money and choosing sustainability. read more

In a few days we will have April, it is already calendar and astronomical spring, but March is still ongoing, as they say "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb". Some time ago you could already see on the Internet photos of strawberries starting to bloom with individual flowers. read more

Yami Fruits, led by Romanian entrepreneurs, is building a processing and packaging facility in Şoimus commune, Hunedoara county. The project is supported by the Just Transition scheme, which aims to assist regions affected by decarbonization, according to Ziarul Financiar. Romania's blueberry and... read more

Growing up in the fields of San Quintín, Baja California, Fernando Rodríguez Borrego was immersed in the world of agriculture. His family, pioneers in strawberry cultivation in the region, instilled in him the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. read more

We are inspecting the strawberry plantations at the "Strawberry Inspirations" headquarters. Although some frost damage is visible on certain varieties, it is not a tragedy. As emphasized by Michał Malicki, an advisor from UPL Polska, these minor damages can be quickly regenerated with appropriate treatments. read more

Decrease in demand for strawberries after the beginning of March festivities. Asparagus still not very consistent, as well as broccoli and zucchini. First arrivals of new Italian potatoes. Conclusion of the campaign for Emilian pears and Tarocco and Navelina oranges is approaching. read more

dVida will be showcasing their new tropical fruits selection at Viva Fresh 2025, including mango, yellow/red dragon fruit, ginger, lime, malanga, and golden berries. They will also present their dried fruit options such as mango, banana, and dragon fruit. With over 30 years of experience in the agricultural industry, dVida... read more

Irrigation of soilless strawberries has a new feature called the "IRRISENSE" Control Point, which revolutionizes water management by using substrate weight as an automation variable. This system monitors water loss in real-time through evapotranspiration and activates irrigation only when necessary. read more

The premium segment continues to be the growth engine for the Italian strawberry industry, thanks to consumers increasingly oriented towards higher quality products. This trend is the foundation of the success that the sector has experienced in recent years, supported by improvements. read more

At Bioland-Hof Frank, located east of Heilbronn, the new season is gearing up. "Jonagold and Fuji stored apples will likely be available until the end of May. Starting in April, we will officially kick off the new season with strawberries and rhubarb, followed by leafy greens. read more

Some pests in blueberry cultivation have become particularly troublesome and difficult to control in recent years. One of them is the plum curculio. It has become a real scourge on some plantations. Not everyone realizes that right now, at the beginning read more

British Berry Growers (BBG), the industry association representing 95 percent of British berries sold in the UK, has raised significant concerns regarding Defra's decision to terminate the Producer Organisations (PO) scheme. Nick Marston, the chairman of British Berry Growers, stated: "POs have played a crucial role in promoting collaboration read more