Blueberries

Peru will be able to export table grapes by air to the Chinese market thanks to an agreement reached during the visit of the president of Peru, Dina Boluarte, to China. "Peru is one of the world's main exporters of table grapes, blueberries, avocados, and mangoes. The government's objective is to increase trade opportunities and strengthen economic ties with China," said Boluarte. read more

Ukrainian farmers achieve high economic efficiency thanks to their extensive knowledge of production and primary processing. Andriy Marushchak, the commercial director of Van Dijk Technics, a company specializing in solutions for storing and processing berries, fruits, and vegetables, emphasized this. read more

With the National Weather Service issuing a warning about an upcoming heatwave expected to bring temperatures exceeding 110°F in certain areas of California for an extended period, growers and shippers are discussing its potential impact on various commodities. Strawberries: Tuesday morning, the California Strawberry Commission... read more

With a commercial calendar that runs from October to June, O.P. Terre della Luce is one of the Italian players in the production and sale of raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. They are able to ensure markets and supermarkets with a consistent supply for a large part of the year. Carmela Suriano, read more

Martha Mora, a member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau and owner of Johnston Fruit Farms in Swanton, mentioned that much warmer temperatures than usual in February and March resulted in early ripening of produce in Ohio. This posed challenges for growers, particularly with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. read more

For O'Bio, these weeks are all hands on deck. The company has begun harvesting its blueberries since Monday. "Blueberries are our main product for trading, so with the new harvest, the start of the peak season has been set from now until August," said Isabel Decrock of O'Bio. read more

Sofia produces delicious, beautiful, and innovative strawberries, but above all, they are highly sustainable. She grows them in an 8,000 square meter high-tech greenhouse where she applies integrated pest management methods to protect her plants from pests and ensure a lower impact on the environment and health. read more

Jocelyn Joncour has switched from cultivating blueberry crops to growing lamb's lettuce in the Finistère department. His produce is intended for SICA Saint Pol-de-Léon. "Together with my partner, we took over a 4.5-hectare farm, with 3 hectares covered, in Tréflaouénan. Lamb's lettuce is a very different crop from read more

Sezon 2024 był prawdziwym wyzwaniem dla ukraińskich producentów jagód. Jak wyjaśnił Taras Bashtannik, prezydent Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Owocowo-Warzywnego, w wywiadzie udzielonym SEEDS, warunki pogodowe i przerwy w dostawie prądu znacząco wpłynęły na zbioru jagód. W tym roku ogrody... read more

Nowe odmiany borówki oraz wnioski wyciągnięte z trudnych kilku lat związanych z pogodą El Niño pozwoliły peruwiańskiej branży borówkowej strategicznie przesunąć swój szczyt. Sezon także rozpoczął się wolniej niż w zeszłym roku, ze względu na późniejsze przycinanie. Luis Miguel Vegas, Dyrektor Generalny read more

Week 25 marked the conclusion of the Serbian blueberry harvest in the main growing regions. "On May 26, the first fruits were ready for picking, which is quite early compared to previous years. As a result, the season also ended a bit sooner than usual. Overall, we have no complaints about the harvest. read more

Global Plant Genetics reports that their new blueberry varieties have shown strong performance in trials conducted at production sites in the Northern Hemisphere. The standout varieties include Tropical Blue, Maverick, Gladiator, and Sweet Duchess. read more

Norwegian agritech firm Saga Robotics has greatly expanded its Thorvald robotic services in Britain and now boasts treating almost one in 10 UK strawberries. read more

The exports of Iberian red fruits experienced a real boom - as reported on Valenciafruits.com - reaching a record value of 868 million euros in 2023, which is 8.4% higher than the previous campaign. read more

Według monitoringu platform handlowych przeprowadzonego przez analityków EastFruit, rynek borówki w Ukrainie wszedł w aktywną fazę. To niezwykle wczesne rozpoczęcie sezonu stwarza zarówno wyzwania, jak i nowe możliwości dla poszczególnych producentów i handlowców - pisze EastFruit. read more

Even in the latter case, the increased price level plays a role, but not alone, as sales also increase disproportionately (+6%). Particularly dynamic in May 2024 are strawberries, for example. After a weaker month compared to the previous year, sales are now almost back to the level of May. read more

The development on the blueberry fields accelerated noticeably with the now summery weather. While the early variety Duke is being harvested in many northern regions, the Bluecrop variety, which is also significant in terms of quantity, gradually begins to ripen in early July. read more

This year, the registered guests of the DOGK have the choice between two excursions: asparagus and strawberries are extremely popular among consumers and therefore are among the most important seasonal products in Germany. The key factors in breeding these crops and how long it takes are crucial. read more

The raspberry production and supply are increasing in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere to meet the typical summer demand. Germany has experienced an early start to its season. The outlook for yield and quality is promising, but prices fluctuate significantly from region to region. Switzerland is... read more

The freeze-dried strawberries from 'Frudist' have recently been honored with the 'Culinary Ambassador Lower Saxony Innovative 2024' award. Co-founder Alica Lammerskitten emphasizes that the recognition is very important for the innovative start-up. "The award confirms the quality and innovative nature of our products." read more