Blueberries

BerryWorld UK has announced that Paul Cole has retired after 21 years with the business. Paul Avery, who previously served as Commercial Director, took over as Managing Director starting from 1 April 2026. Paul Cole first joined the company in 2004 as an Account Manager and worked his way up to the position of Managing Director. read more

The development of blueberry varieties is continuing to progress, with varying levels of advancement across different segments. Historically, breeding efforts have concentrated on cultivating varieties with low chilling requirements and early harvest times. However, the quality of blueberry varieties in the northern segment has somewhat fallen behind in comparison. read more

The Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) has granted community plant variety protection to a set of new blueberry varieties (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) through decision no. EU 71461, adopted on February 16 under Council Regulation (EC) No 2100/94. The decision recognizes the company's FV.BV, based on their application. read more

The fresh strawberry season in Egypt is coming to an end, giving way to frozen strawberries, following a turbulent season marked by oversupply, low prices, concerns about the quality of seedlings, and logistical complications. Industry professionals are in agreement: lessons have been learned. read more

With the beginning of the season, the first Polish greenhouse strawberries appear on the market - fresh, aromatic, and long-awaited by consumers. Benjamin Pietruszka from a family farm shares insights into their production, challenges, and plans for the future. read more

Eksport z Afryki do Northern Hemisphere rośnie, wzrastając z 66 923 ton w 2021 roku do 119 123 ton w 2025 roku. Ten wzrost odzwierciedla zmianę z roli dodatkowego dostawcy do pozycji kontrasezonowej w globalnych przepływach handlowych. Wzrost wolumenów, wraz z rozwojem infrastruktury, jest. read more

The Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) has granted community plant variety protection to a set of new blueberry varieties (Vaccinium corymbosum L.), by decision no. EU 71461, adopted on February 16 under Council Regulation (EC) No 2100/94. The decision acknowledges the company's FV.BV, based on. read more

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The cultivation of strawberries in Brazil is currently experiencing a period of transformation characterized by increased professionalization, genetic improvement, and the adoption of new technologies. This growth is also accompanied by significant structural challenges. With over 10,000 hectares dedicated to strawberry cultivation and an annual output of approximately 275,000 tons, Brazil's strawberry industry is expanding rapidly. read more

"Easter continues to be a significant milestone in the strawberry market, marking the beginning of the Dutch season. Leading up to the holiday, there is always a shortage of strawberries," says Boudewijn van der Wal of Dutch Berries from Zuilichem. "We are currently starting the Elsanta season, which traditionally..." read more

Two ColorChoice barberry varieties, Sunjoy Mini Maroon and Sunjoy Todo Berberis, have successfully passed a regulatory obstacle and obtained official exemptions from Pennsylvania's barberry restrictions. Pennsylvania authorities have deemed both plants as non-invasive after a thorough evaluation. read more

Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc. has officially launched Fall Creek® Collection Apex 'FCM14-057', marking the blueberry variety's formal entry into the Collection platform after an extended period of commercial-scale evaluation and grower adoption across multiple production regions. read more

Strawberry production in Germany, similar to Poland, is undergoing a significant transformation in recent years. The latest data indicates a significant reduction in cultivation areas, but at the same time, growing importance of modern production methods.

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Fall Creek Farm and Nursery has introduced the newest addition to its Fall Creek Collection platform following a lengthy period of commercial-scale evaluation and adoption by growers in various production regions. read more

A fruit related to the kiwiberry, known as "Sarunashi" (Actinidia arguta), is being studied for its potential role in early cancer-related processes. Researchers at Okayama University investigated its effects in lung cancer models, where smoking-related compounds are a primary risk factor. read more

Sektor truskawkowy w Albanii zrobił znaczące kroki w kwestii rozwoju i jakości - mówi Albano Troka, CEO i założyciel albańskiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolniczych Fragoland SHPK: "W ostatnich latach powierzchnia upraw truskawek w Albanii stopniowo wzrosła, ponieważ coraz więcej producentów zwraca się ku. read more

We are pleased to present to you the latest issue of "The Blueberry Grove", which, just like the beginning of the new growing season, has been a time filled with challenges, changes, and important decisions. The recent months have clearly shown that the production of berries is entering a new phase. read more