Blueberries

On the occasion of Mother's Day, F.lli Orsero is launching a limited edition dedicated to blueberries, designed to turn a simple gesture into an authentic expression of affection. For the occasion, the blueberries come in an elegant heart-shaped packaging, embellished. read more

The past week brought a wave of strong frosts that covered practically the entire area of Poland. In many regions, temperatures dropped to as low as -8°C, and locally even -9°C, and what was particularly concerning - they lasted for a long time, even from 7 to 10 hours. read more

In anticipation of summer 2026, I Frutti di Gil, synonymous with high-quality berries, is introducing a new limited edition packaging that celebrates the versatile nature of small fruits, transformed into true icons of everyday life for the occasion. The creative project, read more

On Wednesday, April 29th, REO officially kicked off the strawberry season. Affiliated strawberry growers were invited to Geert Neerinck's farm in Ingelmunster for the occasion, where they were briefed on the new direction for the beginning of the season. "Strawberries are becoming an increasingly read more

The Macfrut 2026 trade fair took place in Rimini from April 20th to 23rd. This was the 43rd edition of the event, which has been one of the most important meetings in the horticultural sector worldwide for years, with a particularly strong representation of countries in the Mediterranean region. read more

The ongoing five-day frost has had a very negative impact on the condition of the raspberry plantations. Ground crops have suffered severe losses, and even in additionally covered tunnel crops, damages are being reported due to such significant temperature drops. Recommended

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This week, durian was the most popular fruit in the wholesale market, with brisk sales. Blueberry prices rose significantly due to reduced arrivals, avocado prices remained high, and South African grapefruit prices declined. Regarding blueberries, prices had been low earlier due to increased read more

The Studies section features six new publications that concentrate on field and post-harvest decisions in blueberry production. The chosen topics cover current seasonal issues like pollination efficiency in the presence of multiple species, the impact of aroma on varietal distinction, and modifications in nutrition. read more

Greco i holenderskie truskawki wydają się stanowić większość dostaw. W kwestii objętości za nimi podążały ładunki włoskie i hiszpańskie. Pomimo zwiększenia dostępności krajowych ładunków, lokalne owoce nadal odgrywały tylko marginalną rolę. Belgijskie truskawki zamykały rynek. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc,

Greek and Dutch strawberries apparently formed the bulk of the supply. Italian and Spanish loads followed in terms of volume. Although the availability of domestic loads had increased, local fruit still played only a minor role. Belgian strawberries rounded out the market. In general, read more

At Marc Geerts' strawberry farm in Verrebroek, Flanders, the new season has now officially started. "Last week we picked the first strawberries, and it looks promising. We are positive," says the grower from Verrebroek. "The weather is currently ideal. Sunny days combined with cool nights are read more

The major international berry company Costa has recently completed the first production season for its new growing operation in Laos. They have successfully made trial shipments of blueberries to a number of South-East Asian markets. read more

To celebrate the official beginning of the fresh vegetable season, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is once again presenting its full spring selection of locally grown produce, which includes sugar-sweet strawberries, crisp lettuce and leafy greens, crunchy kohlrabi, asparagus, rhubarb, and more. read more

British Berry Growers (BBG) has identified new cost pressures that UK soft fruit producers are facing due to global market disruptions since early March. A preliminary analysis, using data from growers collected by Andersons Farm Business Consultants, indicates rising costs in important input categories essential for berry production. read more

The night from April 29th to 30th on one of the blueberry plantations in Mazovia may turn out to be a decisive moment for the entire season. After several days of temperatures dropping below freezing, it was this night that was the most challenging - frost appeared around 9 PM and persisted throughout. read more

Na europejskim rynku borówki, dostępność staje się coraz mniej decydująca, podczas gdy zdolność do realizacji programów dostaw zgodnie z wymaganiami nabywców zyskuje na znaczeniu. Dla UE kluczowe czynniki obejmują wielkości, szybkie schładzanie po zbiorach, stabilną jakość partii, transparentne pozostałości pestycydów.

In the European blueberry market, availability is becoming less decisive, while the ability to execute supply programmes in line with buyer requirements is gaining importance. For the EU, key factors include volumes, rapid post-harvest cooling, stable lot quality, transparent pesticide residue. read more

China's rapid growth in blueberry production is causing prices to decline and reshaping the dynamics of the global berry market, as reported by EastFruit. This shift is seen as a pivotal moment for emerging suppliers like Ukraine, Georgia, Morocco, and others in the global blueberry industry. read more

At the Opening Ceremony of the 9th World Garden Show in Haining, China on April 28, Hongyue, a company in China's home gardening industry, signed exclusive strategic partnership agreements with Harkness Roses (UK) and J. Berry Nursery (USA) in Hangzhou. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in the industry. read more