Blueberries

Until September 2024, a volume of 5,004,938 tons of fresh fruit was exported (+9.5%) worth 7.379.203 billion euros (+9%). After citrus fruits, the most exported fruits were stone fruits, watermelons, melons, and berries. Noteworthy is the growth in stone fruits, except for. read more

Berry grower James Porter, who operates on the east coast of Scotland for Angus Soft Fruits, explains to Fruitnet MD Chris White why he has traveled to London to participate in the large protest against the Labour government's new inheritance tax regulations. read more

A shipment of blueberries grown by Qali, a part of Agrícola Cerro Prieto (ACP), has become the first Peruvian container to depart from the Port of Chancay, which was officially inaugurated last week. read more

In the fruit sector, apple prices rose by 3.7% to an average of 2.23 euros per kilogram. The increase was even more pronounced for pears, which became 15.1% more expensive at 2.61 euros per kilogram. Blueberries cost 9.96 euros per kilogram, making them 30.4% cheaper than. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, Ukraina nadal aktywnie dogania liderów globalnych w eksporcie mrożonych malin pomimo inwazji Rosji i Korei Północnej oraz codziennych ataków terrorystycznych na infrastrukturę energetyczną Ukrainy. Mimo że Serbia i Polska pozostają globalnymi liderami w tej kategorii, read more

Sharpak has partnered with WB Chambers, a UK-based berry grower, to introduce padless technology for berries, reducing packaging weight by 17% and enabling full recyclability through kerbside collection. This collaboration aims to improve sustainability within the fresh produce supply chain. read more

For nearly 30 years, A&B Packing Equipment has been designing and creating technologies to support growers worldwide. One of the highlights in the Americans' range is a series of blueberry fillers and more. At the beginning of this year, the latest model in this series was introduced. read more

The blueberry harvest is ending in Zimbabwe and Namibia, while picking is picking up in South Africa. Additionally, more and more fruits from Peru are entering the market - the situation on the global blueberry market is changing quite dynamically. In this season, harvests in many

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Saga Robotics has announced its plans to introduce its Thorvald robots to more berry farms in the UK as the strawberry-picking season for 2024 draws to a close. read more

Packaging manufacturer Sharpak has partnered with UK berry grower Chambers to introduce its padless SharpTek technology to retail shelves. read more

Over a ton of frozen organic blackberries from Ukraine were seized by employees of the Inspectorate of Quality of Agricultural and Food Products. The fruits emitted an unpleasant odor that immediately caught their attention.

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Elevated strawberry beds are definitely the right direction for the development of field strawberry plantations. This technology brings many benefits, such as eliminating the need for herbicides, improving plant health, and enhancing fruit quality. Additionally, working on the plantation is much easier. read more

For over 40 years, Op Zuccarella, based in Scanzano Jonico (Matera), with 25 members, has been producing and selling high-quality strawberries and citrus fruits, an excellence of Basilicata. With Vice President Luca Zuccarella, we discussed the strawberry season, with 50 hectares dedicated to cultivation. read more

At the new tray field of Genson Quality Plants, Sjef Smits looks out over the rows of Karima variety strawberry plants, a relatively unknown variety in America, with contentment. "Things are going well," he concludes. This achievement is significant, considering the rapid growth of the North American strawberry sector. read more

At Genson Quality Plants' new tray field in Canada, Sjef Smits looks out over the rows of Karima variety strawberry plants with satisfaction. The Karima variety is relatively unknown in North America. "Things are going well," he concludes. This achievement is significant, given the rapid growth in the North American market. read more

Argentina is in the top 10 of largest blueberry producing nations in the world. Recently, the country achieved a significant milestone as blueberries have been removed from the U.S. Department of Labor's "List of Goods Produced by Child or Forced Labor" (TVPRA list). "This achievement highlights… read more

Belgian exporter Demargro already offers a diverse selection of fruits and vegetables, with a focus on strawberries, pears, and tomatoes. However, the company is currently looking to expand its range by introducing new products and exploring innovative packaging options for berries to enhance quality and prolong shelf life. read more