Blueberries

Plenty Unlimited Inc. and Mawarid Holding Investment have entered into an exclusive, multi-year, region-wide partnership to bring locally grown fresh produce to countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The joint venture formed by Plenty and Mawarid will invest over AED500 million (US$130... read more

"Due to the abundance of stone fruits and berries, citrus fruits and exotic fruits typically take a backseat during the summer season. Currently, we are mainly offering juice oranges, primarily sourced from Egypt and South Africa as the Spanish season is winding down. In regards to pricing, the" read more

With the blueberry harvest in full swing, Planasa - a leading company specializing in breeding new varieties of red fruit - invited growers and industry companies to observe the mechanical harvesting of this delicate little berry: "We have 38 hectares of 10-year-old orchards. Our terroir is." read more

W tym tygodniu kontynuował się trend gwałtownego spadku cen borówek na ukraińskim rynku. Według analityków EastFruit, rolnicy oferują teraz swoje jagody po cenach początkowych od 80 UAH/kg, co jest mniej niż 2 USD za kg. Dokładniej mówiąc, to około 1,9 USD lub 1,8 euro za kg. Jest to oznaka read more

Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, co-owner of the Polish berry trader Berrytrade, mentioned that this year the Polish blueberry season started early compared to last year. She stated, "For us, the Polish blueberry season started on the 24th of June, which is about two weeks earlier than the start of the 2023 season." read more

One of the most crucial factors in the berry campaign is the selection of varieties to be planted. The goal is to achieve a blend of early ripening, resilience, disease resistance, and most importantly, excellent taste throughout the entire production season, including Emco Cal's strawberry and berry varieties. read more

Francisco Estrada, the President of Apratuc, has described the impact of recent frost events on blueberry crops in Argentina. He specifically highlighted the difficulties arising from what could potentially be the coldest autumn and winter in 60 years. Despite the use of anti-frost systems intended to protect the crops, the challenges remain significant. read more

Consumption of Nergi mini kiwifruit is steadily increasing in northern European markets, as reported by Jean-Pierre Caruel from the innovation department of brand owner Sofruileg. The sweet-sour kiwi berry seems to be popular in regions where consumers consume a lot of berries. read more

You will also find current information about carrots, strawberries, or cherries from regional cultivation on the pages of the new issue. Of course, now that the temperatures are slowly rising even here, the summer season cannot be missed and is featured with numerous... read more

Ultimately, the situation escalated week by week and the market was undersupplied in the actual strawberry month of June. While this boosted prices, marketing had to proceed with caution to avoid prematurely delisting strawberries in retail outlets. The scarcity read more

Peru's largest blueberry producer is teaming up with Ninjacart, India's leading agricultural startup supported by Walmart, which uses technology and data to organize the global agricultural supply chain and offer high-quality blueberries to Indian consumers. read more

This year, 13,621 tons of strawberries will be harvested on a total of 1,384 hectares in open fields, and 12,523 tons of strawberries will be harvested under high walk-in protective covers, including greenhouses. Compared to the previous year, the harvest quantity in open fields is 26% lower (2023: 18,401 tons). read more

BerryWorld, a berry producer-marketer, was delighted to see its growers sweep numerous awards at the prestigious National Cherry and Soft Fruit Show last week. The award-winning berries were supplied by BerryWorld's growers: Edward Vinson, Withers Farm, and Tasker Partnership. read more

A TikTok conspiracy theory is suggesting that fake produce is being sold in America. The trend started to gain popularity when @kiva_boddy posted a video showing a rubbery watermelon from a Seattle grocery store, which received over 1.4 million views. Several users shared similar experiences of artificial-tasting produce. read more

The Association of Producers and Exporters of Strawberries from Huelva, Freshuelva, has reported that the sector has concluded the 2023-2024 campaign with a total production of 221,412 tons of strawberries, which represents a

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This week, the trend of rapidly falling blueberry prices continued in the Ukrainian market. According to analysts at EastFruit, farmers are now offering their berries at prices starting from 80 UAH/kg, which is less than $2 USD per kg. More precisely, it’s about $1.9 or 1.8 euros per kg. read more

A grower at Bellis Brothers near Wrexham is experimenting with using predatory bugs as a biological control method after suffering a significant loss of strawberry harvest due to insect pests, particularly thrips infestations caused by Western flower thrips (WFT) and other species. read more

The leading Peruvian blueberry producer Camposol has announced its collaboration with Ninjacart to introduce high-quality blueberries to Indian consumers. read more

Martin Inkumbi, CEO of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), emphasized the growth potential of the blueberry farm situated at the Mashare Irrigation Scheme in the Kavango East region. During a visit to assess the operations supported by GIPF, Inkumbi acknowledged the project's. read more

W Egipcie sektor mrożony nadal kształtuje przemysł truskawkowy, aż do przewyższania świeżych truskawek. Jeśli chodzi o decyzje dotyczące wyboru odmian do posadzenia i ilości zbiorów przeznaczonych do eksportu na rynek świeży, mrożone stanowią decydujący czynnik. "Liczby mówią same za siebie. read more