Blueberries

The supply of strawberries is increasing: the latest varieties to enter the market are Inspire and Sabrosa. Rain and bad weather have reduced the availability of various products from the South, from oranges to eggplants. The lemon market is lively, especially for the Primo Fiore variety from Sicily. Good market also for... read more

Retail activity this week was centered around seasonal fruits, vegetables, and floral products, with a focus on Valentine's Day influencing the variety and display priorities. Raspberries, strawberries, asparagus, and grapes were prominently showcased. In the floral section, roses and tulips were the most popular choices. read more

During the General Assembly of the Members of the Association of Polish Blueberry Planters named after Dr. Kazimierz Pliszka, which took place in Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą, a new term of office for the organization's authorities began. The members of the Association elected a new Board, and from among its members – read more

This year's TSW16 Horticulture and Vegetable Fair was an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with the latest technologies to be implemented in berry farms. The Kielce Trade Fair halls were filled with machines for sorting and packaging, tractors, combine harvesters for. read more

The tornado and heavy rains that occurred last week in the main strawberry-growing region of Greece, Ilia, did not result in significant damage to the overall production, although some greenhouses were completely destroyed. The main issue affecting local growers and packers is the limited sunshine. read more

Poland supplies every fourth raspberry in the world and almost every second one to the EU market. Although our leading position is well established, the industry faces various challenges: from pressure for zero residues, through labor shortages, to the need to reshape the supply chain. read more

Flooding in northern Morocco has impacted various crops such as berries, potatoes, cereals, and avocados. The avocado export season, which was nearing its end, is facing significant disruptions due to the floods and traffic issues at the Tangier Med port. Youssef El Khlifi, from the read more

Despite having similar competitive advantages to Peru, exports have not increased as rapidly as expected. read more

On February 13th in Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą, a meeting of the members of the Polish Blueberry Growers Association (SPPB) took place - an organization that has been operating since 1995, currently uniting about 84 producers from across the country. The discussion before the 2026 season focused on three. read more

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Tomra Food, thanks to the acquisition of BBC Technologies, has been operating in the blueberry sorting industry for over 20 years. Ten years after introducing the first blueberry lane grader, they have now advanced with the 5S Blueberry - Spectrim with LUCAi. "We have gained extensive experience in observing." read more

Podczas niedawnej Dnia Truskawek w Holandii, Gijs Heineke, Dyrektor Zaopatrzenia w Owoce, Warzywa, Rośliny i Kwiaty w Albert Heijn, mówił o znaczeniu i potencjale wzrostu holenderskich truskawek. W 2025 roku, ta holenderska sieć supermarketów odnotowała wzrost sprzedaży truskawek o 27%. read more

The shelf life of blueberries, which is the post-harvest durability of the fruit, is one of the most important challenges for blueberry producers. Many people assume that the quality of the fruit can be improved after harvest, but in practice, the quality of blueberries is determined in the field and it can be read more

During TSW 2026 in Katowice, Dr. Dariusz Paszko presented an analysis of cost variability in industrial raspberry production in Poland compared to major competitors, with a specific focus on the 2023-2024 harvest and frozen export data. Mexico was the global leader in total raspberry harvest volumes, but production there is read more

Good Natured Berries has launched heart-shaped strawberry punnets for the Valentine's Day retail season, with distribution confirmed in Morrisons stores nationwide and Booths stores across the UK. This special packaging was created for February sales and aligns with the Valentine's Day theme. read more

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, traditionally a time when the demand for strawberries skyrockets. However, due to severe weather in Spain and Portugal, prices for Belgian and Dutch strawberries are also rapidly increasing. "We always observe a significant price surge, but the inconsistent quality from read more

Naukowcy z Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station w Stanach Zjednoczonych testują system oparty na dronach, który ma na celu zmierzenie gęstości kwiatów w programach hodowli jeżyn. Dla hodowców białe i różowe kwiaty są wskaźnikiem produktywności, ale ręczne liczenie jest czasochłonne i może prowadzić do read more

Planasa reports that the popularity of its Blue Maldiva variety is growing in various regions around the world. read more