Blueberries

Optimizing the processes of fruit production, packaging, and distribution is an extremely important element in improving the efficiency of a farm. Proper management of these elements allows for achieving additional profits and making savings in areas that generate high costs. read more

One of these initiatives is the Ukrainian Association of Blueberry Producers, which already has 16 leading companies in the sector that have joined forces to grow blueberries on a total area of 850 hectares. read more

As QS reports, citing the BVL, the use is now only permitted in blueberries. The previously approved application 027207-00/03-004 for blueberry species included the crops blueberry, lingonberry, and cranberry. The restriction now applies only to blueberries. read more

The Ducal Society of the Companions of the Strawberry of Hoogstraten was founded in 1977. Since then, the Companions have been upholding a special tradition every year by presenting the first Hoogstraten strawberries to the Royal Palace and the Governor, as stated by the Cooperative. read more

Moroccan blueberries have become a strong presence in the global market, thanks to strategic investments, favorable agro-climatic conditions, and an ambitious market expansion strategy. What began as a small project in the early 1990s has evolved into something significant in Morocco. read more

The sektor jagodowy na Ukrainie nadal rośnie pomimo trwających wyzwań związanych z wojną. Istotnym wydarzeniem w sektorze jest powstanie Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Producentów Borówki, które obecnie skupia 16 głównych producentów uprawiających razem łącznie 850 hektarów borówki amerykańskiej. read more

Jimmy Kimmel tricked unsuspecting pedestrians in L.A. into believing they were tasting a $19 strawberry from Erewhon, a high-end grocery store. In reality, they were eating regular Driscoll's strawberries costing just 36 cents each. Participants raved about the "premium" taste, with some even read more

At the XIII International Blueberry Conference, the latest model of the Kubota XTA series sprayer, the 2115 model, was presented. This device, which has not been available on berry plantations before, has sparked great interest among growers thanks to its innovative features. read more

The 23/24 financial year saw a decrease in the supply of strawberries and raspberries in Spain's berry sector. This was primarily caused by a reduction in acreage, driven by concerns about the availability of irrigation water. Overall production decreased by 3.4% compared to the previous season, totaling 371,713. read more

Dutch Cooperative Kompany has welcomed the cultivation companies Royal Berry, V.G. Berry, and 4-Seasons Berry as of 1 January. With this addition, Kompany U.A. takes a significant step forward in strawberry cultivation. The Cooperative's strawberry acreage has now expanded to over 73 hectares. read more

The strawberry confirms itself as a cornerstone of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, and data collected by the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor speak clearly: a significant increase in value - with a nearly 50 percentage point rise in consumer prices, without affecting sales volumes - and read more

At Rafał Podstawka's farm in Klementowice, raspberries are grown in tunnels. The farmer has developed his own system for protecting raspberry canes during the winter. Once again, this has allowed for very successful overwintering of the canes and buds, from which new growth will soon emerge. read more

In the past year, 76% of the harvested raspberries came from protected cultivation. In 2015, the share was only 30%. In the linear trend from 2015 to 2024, the area under protected cultivation in Germany has been growing annually by 31 hectares or just under 9%. This has led to an increase in the production of raspberries. read more

Renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly popular in agriculture as well. Investments in this area allow for reducing energy costs, which is especially important for larger farms with more extensive infrastructure - but not only. read more

The Ukrainian berry sector is continuing to grow despite the challenges of war, thanks to new industry initiatives. One notable initiative is the Ukrainian Blueberry Growers Association, which has united 16 top companies in the sector, collectively cultivating 850 hectares of land. read more

Recent weather conditions in Greece have presented significant challenges for the hectare yield of strawberries, with production falling below the usual volume. Mr. Yorgos Karachalios, an executive at the agricultural cooperative Ilida, based in Varda, Ilia, stated: "Despite the decrease in volumes,... read more

According to the new regulation of the European Commission No. 2025/158 dated January 29th, the allowable level of residue of the active substance for acetamiprid in blackcurrants, raspberries, blueberries, as well as lettuce, pumpkin, and leafy vegetables

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Rynek borówek ciągle ewoluuje, napędzany nowymi wymaganiami konsumentów i wyzwaniami produkcyjnymi, z którymi boryka się branża. Pomimo ciągłego wzrostu globalnego popytu, producenci są zmuszeni dostosować się do nowej rzeczywistości, jaką jest odnawianie odmian. "Nowe odmiany borówek nie są tylko lepsze niż" read more