Blueberries

Egypt has doubled its export of frozen strawberries to Poland, setting a new record and strengthening its dominance in the European market. In 2025, Poland imported 62,200 tons of Egyptian frozen strawberries worth over 70 million euros. This represents a volume 2.2 times

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Egypt's National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) reported export activity between March 28 and April 3, 2026, with a focus on fresh produce shipments. During the period, Egypt exported 5,065 consignments totaling around 230,000 tons, handled by approximately 1,400 companies and covering nearly 730. read more

The usual appointment with La Borsa della Spesa, the service created by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, outlines a market scenario influenced by the recent return of winter weather. The drop in temperatures, which has particularly affected the Center-South, read more

In the village of Lužac near Berane, the agricultural farm "Excalibur" cultivates blueberries using controlled production systems. Situated at an altitude of 680 meters, the location enjoys climate conditions conducive to plant growth. Agronomist Miloš Vuksanović states that the crop is ... read more

Spring frosts in berry crops are not uncommon today. The current season also starts with forecasted temperatures dropping below 0°C in the near future. Frosts during flowering and fruit setting period require growers to make adjustments. read more

The global strawberry market exhibits varying conditions in different producing regions. California is predicting higher volumes, while Florida is experiencing reduced yields and increased competition. European markets are focused on recovery and facing pricing pressure. California anticipates a rise in volumes, along with higher. read more

In the warmest regions of Poland, the flowering of blueberries is beginning. The peak of blooming on these plantations may fall in the coming days, as the farmers say – traditionally around Easter. Luckily, the higher temperatures forecasted for this time should... read more

Spring is in the air and brings with it the unique taste of an excellence from Basilicata: Fragola Matera®️, freshly recognized with the Igp label, returns to be the protagonist on Italian tables and in an important OOH campaign created by Brand-Cross. read more

Egipt zwiększył eksport mrożonych truskawek do Polski, osiągając rekordowy poziom i zwiększając swoją pozycję na rynku europejskim, według informacji z EastFruit. W 2025 roku Polska importowała 62 200 ton egipskich mrożonych truskawek o wartości ponad 76 milionów dolarów. Oznacza to 2,2-krotny wzrost. read more

It's not just a simple berry, in fact. The small dark purple fruit that comes from North America is preparing to climb the ranks of the global market. read more

The 2026 season is starting with high fertilizer prices, an unstable energy market, and pressure to maximize the efficiency of every spent dollar. In such circumstances, the key is not so much increasing expenditures, but improving the utilization of the resources already applied. read more

At Maatschap Van Overbeke, a strawberry growing operation based in Waregem, Belgium, the season is approaching but has not yet begun. "We expect the first harvest in about ten days. The first fruits are starting to color, but we haven't started picking yet. Everything depends on the weather. read more

The start of the 2025 season on strawberry plantations has brought a number of challenges that may significantly impact the condition of the plants and the yield. As emphasized by Izabela Majewska-Dudek from Andermatt Polska, proper assessment of the plantation's condition and quick action are currently of key importance. read more

Not just the emergency of a campaign complicated by the weather, but the concrete strategies on which to build the future of the industry. This was the key point that emerged in the second part of the IFN Live dedicated to strawberries, which, after discussing the challenges in the first part, highlighted the solutions. read more

Egipt podwoił swoje eksport truskawek mrożonych do Polski, ustanawiając nowy rekord i umacniając swoją dominację na rynku europejskim, według EastFruit. W 2025 roku Polska importowała 62 200 ton egipskich truskawek mrożonych, o wartości ponad 70 milionów euro. Oznacza to wzrost o 2,2 raza. read more

The Ukrainian blueberry market is entering a new phase of development. Until recently, most growers operated independently, managing cultivation, harvesting, cooling, logistics, and sales. This model is now changing, with a shift toward centralized coordination, unified standards, and export… read more

Niedawna holenderska misja handlowa do Uzbekistanu otworzyła rzeczywisty dialog między producentami hortikultury z Uzbekistanu a holenderskimi firmami, skupiający się na technologii, lepszym materiale siewnym i gotowych do eksportu produkcji - mówi Furkat Alimukhamedov z Netherlands Fruit Solutions Uzbekistan. read more