Blueberries

In Australia, a unique initiative is turning low-grade blueberries into a non-alcoholic wine, thereby reducing landfill waste and supporting the homeless. The initiative, named Conscious Drink, is a collaboration between food charity OzHarvest and one of the nation's largest blueberry growers. read more

This year, Kazakhstan has become one of the fastest-growing markets for Egyptian fruit and vegetable products, as reported by EastFruit. Egypt has taken the lead in the competitive fresh strawberry exports to the Kazakhstani market. read more

Fi, a berry farm in southwestern Finland, stated that consumers are increasingly valuing the freshness and quality of locally grown soft fruit. The farm has invested in new technologies and cultivation methods to improve the taste and appearance of their berries, which has resulted in a growing popularity among Finnish consumers. This shift towards supporting domestic producers is seen as a positive trend for the local agriculture industry in Finland. read more

In 2005, WECO established a specialized division for sorting blueberries. Since then, the company has made significant advancements in equipment and capabilities. Recently, WECO introduced their latest innovation, the 360Tek Sortivator, which was launched in March of this year. It is a compact sorting machine. read more

For several years, Odavi has been producing drinks using some of its Class II strawberries. Since last month, the company has expanded its offerings to include two types of non-alcoholic sparkling beverages, spokesperson Marie-Louise Raats told RTL News. The idea originated from a request by the... read more

While many may have wished for warmer weather during the summer months, it was actually perfect for strawberry production, as stated by Philip Van Overbeke. "When you deal with temperature extremes, you often see fluctuations in production, but this time everything grew consistently, and we had a stable crop." read more

"W sezonie uprawy owoców miękkich w 2024 roku w Serbii okazał się ogólnie udany, ale rynki eksportowe nie współpracowały, aby docenić dobrą jakość zwłaszcza borówek. Tak twierdzi Sanja Larsson, dyrektor generalny i właściciel serbskiego producenta i eksportera owoców miękkich Pureberry." read more

Ukraine is one of the leading producers of blackcurrants in Europe, and this berry is becoming increasingly popular among farmers. The significant areas dedicated to this crop are driven by its economic benefits and demand in both domestic and international markets. Farmer Volodymyr Tymkiv grows them. read more

The British Berry Growers (BBG) producer group warns that new regulations mandating growers to cover recruitment fees for seasonal workers could potentially devastate the British berry sector in one fell swoop. read more

Chile's Catholic University of Temuco (UCT) has created a cutting-edge manual harvesting tool for blueberries that it says can enhance productivity and enhance working conditions for harvesters. read more

Consumers had to dig much deeper into their pockets for blueberries and watermelons. In the 33rd week, the average price for a kilogram of blueberries was 10.17 euros. This represents an increase of 28.2% compared to the corresponding week of the previous year (7.03 euros/kg). read more

Located in the picturesque rolling green hills of the Atherton Tablelands, our blueberry growers at Berry North are committed to producing the very best blueberries all year round. Australians have a strong affinity for blueberries, consuming an average of about 3kg of these sweet berries each year. read more

The UK berry industry, represented by British Berry Growers, is currently experiencing possible financial challenges as a result of proposed modifications to the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex) audit system, particularly the implementation of SMETA 7.0. This updated auditing standard places a strong emphasis on the 'employer pays' concept. read more

September is approaching and we can already discuss the agenda for the 33rd International Berries Seminar, scheduled for September 11 at the Royal Tulip City Center Hotel in Tangier. The event will gather a significant portion of the global blueberry and berry industry. "Everything that has been" read more

The rise in holiday tourism on the Cantabrian coast of Spain has led to an increase in demand for blueberries in regions like Cantabria, where the Ballberry season is in full swing. "Between June and August, we process around 15,000 kilos of blueberries from our own farms in Orejo," read more

The British retailer Tesco has reported a 27% increase in demand for UK-grown blueberries this season compared to the previous year. read more

Angus Soft Fruits has officially introduced two new raspberry varieties that it claims "significantly raise the bar in terms of quality and economic value". read more

Vanguard Group International has announced that it will be adding blueberries to its portfolio, with plans to plant between 150ha and 200ha in Ica, Peru, as reported by the Peruvian newspaper Gestión. read more

German scientists, cooperatives, and technology providers are collaborating in the newly launched 'inBerry' project to advance a new cultivation method. Partners in this project include Obst- und Gemüse-Absatzgenossenschaft Nordbaden eG and Obstgroßmarkt Mittelbaden eG, along with Fraunhofer UMSICHT. read more

In recent years, Egypt and Morocco have made significant progress in the frozen strawberry market in Japan. According to EastFruit, Morocco's presence in the Japanese market has significantly grown, with the country now being a major supplier, whereas five years ago it was only the 5th largest supplier. At the same time, Egypt has been consistently gaining ground in the market. read more