Blueberries

On September 5th, the final of the Blueberry Factory 2025 project took place in Karczmiska. It was a great opportunity to summarize the effects of the whole season and present the latest research results in the field of blueberry protection. One of the speakers was Dr. Paweł Szymczak. read more

Feeding infants blueberries as one of their first solid foods may help enhance their immune systems, decrease allergy symptoms, and promote gut development, according to new research from the University of Colorado Anschutz. The study, published in Nutrients and Frontiers in Nutrition, suggests that introducing blueberries early in a baby's diet may have these beneficial effects. read more

The market figures for this week show contrasting trends in various fruit categories compared to the averages from the previous week. Apples in the "Other Mid-Season" category saw a significant decrease in value, dropping from £1.29 per kilogram to £1.11. This £0.18 decrease indicates read more

On November 26-27, 2025, the second edition of a unique event dedicated to producers, advisors, and all enthusiasts of berry cultivation will take place - Berry Forum 2025 - 2nd International Strawberry-Raspberry Conference. These are two intense days filled with... read more

Borówki są najszybciej rosnącą kategorią owoców jagodowych zarówno pod względem hodowli, jak i konsumpcji. "W przypadku borówek obserwujemy wiele działań hodowlanych, prowadzących do uzyskania lepszych odmian" - mówi Philip Symons z North Bay Produce. "Podobne procesy zachodzą również w przypadku innych owoców jagodowych, jednak borówki zajmują w tej dziedzinie czołową pozycję." read more

A new blueberry variety, provisionally named "Highland Charm," has been launched after a 10-year breeding program led by the James Hutton Institute in collaboration with partners in the Netherlands (Schijnwerkers Plants BV), Ukraine (Dolyna-Agro), Australia (Perfection Fresh), and read more

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Niedawne postępy w genetyce jagód znacząco przekształciły branżę borówek - dostarczając zwiększone plony, większą rentowność i lepsze doświadczenia konsumentów. Jednak w miarę jak rynek się zróżnicowuje, rośnie także potrzeba obiektywnych punktów odniesienia, które różnicują genetykę premium od. read more

Dundee, Scotland – [September 15, 2025] – An international breeding consortium proudly announces the commercial introduction of a new variety of blueberry: Highland Charm. This variety, resulting from ten years of intensive breeding efforts conducted by The James Hutton Institute. read more

Peru is enhancing its growth in key Asian markets by prioritizing new trade opportunities, diversifying destinations, and enhancing its competitiveness. The country aims to raise the value of its exports of grapes, blueberries, avocados, mangoes, pecans, and Brazil nuts, among other products. read more

A packing adjustment at Emery Soft Fruits in Hampshire has allowed surplus berries to be redirected for redistribution, in collaboration with BerryWorld UK and the food charity FareShare. Recovering soft fruit is difficult due to its short shelf life. At Emery Soft Fruits, lined crates are now used. read more

"Zimbabwe's location gives it a good window to supply berries when Poland is finishing," says Huub Riemslag of FX Logistics, the Zimbabwean division of the Dutch Airflo group which also runs operations in Nairobi, Amsterdam, and Dubai. "Peruvian blueberries haven't fully started, and South Africa. read more

Angus Soft Fruit launched the refreshed 'Good Natured Berries' consumer-facing brand in May 2025, and it has been performing very well. "We are already exporting our soft fruit to the Middle East and Asia," said Jill Witheyman, Head of Marketing at Angus Soft Fruit. "We are back at Asia Fruit." read more

As part of the Strawberry Inspirations project, we are visiting a plantation planted at the end of May, where growers have observed issues with root development and plant health. This is a common challenge, especially in conditions with large temperature fluctuations. The first harvest has already been collected from this plantation. read more

Highly perishable soft fruits with a short shelf life are not easy to save, but BerryWorld UK and FareShare have come up with a simple yet effective solution to redirect more excess and out-of-spec berries to charity. read more

With over 30 years of experience in the fresh produce industry, Daifressh Group has become a specialist in a variety of fruits and vegetables, with citrus and berries being its main product lines. read more