Blueberries

The last months of the Dutch and Belgian strawberry season are now underway at Special Fruit. "Volumes were slow to start, but overall, it has been a good season. At the moment, however, we are seeing a slight dip as some crops have finished or are producing minimal volumes. Nevertheless, we are still expected to have a successful end to the season." read more

A new recyclable and compostable pad has been introduced to the market, aimed at assisting berry producers and their customers in reducing food waste and lowering carbon emissions. Elliott Absorbent Products is unveiling the innovative 'Echo' fruit pad, which can extend the shelf life of berries by up to 12 days. read more

Online discussions have arisen among Scots regarding the use of Union flags on fruit packaging, particularly on strawberries from Angus, instead of the Scottish Saltire. The conversation gained traction after a Sainsbury's customer brought up the issue on social media, expressing dissatisfaction. read more

Although the spring season for strawberries and raspberries is running about 10 days late for a major Australian fruit producer in both southern Queensland and Tasmania due to the weather, the volume and quality are still high. "It's all looking pretty good, to be honest, and the season is." read more

An innovative English project aims to revolutionize the process of strawberry pollination in greenhouses using drones. This initiative, developed with the goal of increasing plant productivity and maintaining high quality standards, represents a response. read more

The prices of imported highbush blueberries (American blueberries) remain very high. Not only due to the low volume of current imports, but also because there are no longer any domestic fruits available. How long will it take for a more significant reduction in wholesale prices of imported blueberries to occur? read more

We wrześniu 2024 roku Peru zgłosiło eksport 3 271 ton truskawek o wartości 5,76 miliona dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o +14,8% pod względem wolumenu i +13,8% pod względem wartości w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Średnia cena peruwiańskich truskawek odnotowała spadek o -0,9%, zmieniając się z 1,78 do 1,76 dolarów za tonę. read more

The berry sector in Huelva is constantly evolving, aiming to improve productivity and quality in a changing and increasingly challenging climate. This evolution requires more efficient water use and production schedules that align with the needs and commercial demands of growers. read more

Some types of fresh produce can be quite difficult to clean. For example, blueberries secrete juice that can turn into a tar-like substance and harden like resin, making it very challenging and time-consuming to clean. Snack tomatoes can also split when being processed by packing machinery, releasing their juice. read more

This is reported by freshfruitportal, referring to information from the California Strawberry Commission - an association representing more than 400 strawberry growers and processors advocating for the promotion of strawberry cultivation. read more

European consumers' expectations regarding raspberries and strawberries are constantly evolving. New varieties are appearing on plantations and in the offerings of breeding companies and nurseries, meeting the growing demands.

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Fresh Forward and a group of independent Spanish growers have agreed to formalize their collaboration. The launch of the Fresh Forward Strawberry Club took place during the Fruit Attraction event in Madrid. The goal of this collaboration is to market Fresh Forward's concept varieties. read more

BerryQuest International 2025, the leading conference for the Australian berry industry, is thrilled to reveal that renowned leadership expert and Antarctic expedition leader Rachael Robertson will be joining as a keynote speaker. The conference is scheduled to be held in Hobart from 24-27 February. read more

Everyone would like to plant and cultivate new varieties of blueberries. But should everyone? As emphasized by Mirosław Garliński, who has been running a blueberry plantation in Dolecko for 25 years, it is worthwhile to conduct tests and observations of new varieties on one's own

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The UK grower Hall Hunter, known for specializing in British blueberries, has reported record volumes of production this year and is on track to supply even more. read more

Nova Siri Genetics is continuing to strengthen its international presence by entering new regions for berry production. The Italian company specializing in berry breeding has reported significant success with its early strawberry varieties in Spain, Italy, and North Africa, and is now looking to expand into other regions. read more

Blueberry marketer Agrovision is preparing to produce its largest ever crop in Peru, as the company's general manager Felipe Venegas has informed Gestion. read more

With changing weather, most regions experience a slight decrease in demand for strawberries, which are primarily consumed during the summer season. In the Netherlands, there is an ample supply of strawberries available in the market to meet customer needs, with a good balance between supply and demand. Belgians still have access to a decent amount of strawberries. read more