Blueberries

The UK berry supply chains have become more coordinated in the past few seasons due to the increasing occurrence of fruit shortages, leading to a decrease in competitiveness in some aspects. read more

The Huelvan berry association Freshuelva used visits by various government representatives to its stand at this week’s Fruit Attraction to share concerns ahead of the new production season. read more

In this week's wholesale market, the supply of imported avocados and pineapples has increased, while the supply of Peruvian blueberries has declined further, leading to price hikes. In contrast, prices for some imported citrus fruits, such as Australian oranges, have dropped. read more

While the German soft fruit campaign is now coming to an end, the domestic cranberry season is just starting to gain momentum. Since mid-September, specialized producer Nico Schmuck in Gilten, Lower Saxony, has been busy harvesting on around 20 hectares. "As with many other products, the... read more

In the United States, specifically in Virginia, Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the world of agriculture by creating "towers" of strawberries that grow independently of weather conditions and season. These structures, over ten meters high, enable the production of read more

The international blueberry industry is expecting a rebound in volumes this year as more consumers worldwide are enjoying the popular fruit. At this week's Fruit Attraction event in Madrid, the International Blueberry Organization (IBO) provided an industry overview and announced that. read more

Until recently, Poland was perceived as the number one country in Europe in the production of berries for processing purposes. This was true for strawberries, raspberries, and most notably blackcurrants and aronia berries. However, the situation is rapidly changing now. read more

The North American marketer Mastronardi Produce has expanded its Sunset brand range by introducing a premium strawberry called Wow Utopia. read more

The season of domestic highbush blueberries (American blueberries) has definitively entered its final phase. Meanwhile, imported blueberries have appeared on the market. What are the current prices of these fruits in the Polish wholesale market? read more

Od stycznia do sierpnia 2024 roku eksport borówek z Peru osiągnął wartość 545,94 miliona dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o 41,5% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, kiedy wynosił 385,75 miliona dolarów - podała Asociación de Exportadores (Adex). Stany Zjednoczone pozostały największym importerem, odpowiadając za 60% udziału z kwotą 326 milionów dolarów... read more

Berry Fresh is excited about the beginning of the Peruvian blueberry season. The main factors contributing to the success of this season are the company's emphasis on flavor achieved through its exclusive genetics and well-established, expert farming techniques that prioritize quality. The company is dedicated to providing premium, flavor-forward blueberries. read more

The chairman of the Michigan Blueberry Growers Association has raised concerns about the increasing challenges faced by the industry, specifically citing the rising labor costs and operational expenses as potential risks to the sustainability of local growers. Bill Fritz, a sixth-generation grower, also expressed similar sentiments. read more

According to Berries ZA, the export season for blueberries is currently at its peak, with South Africa exporting 34.1% more blueberries than the previous season. Approximately 5,000 tonnes have been exported, an increase from 3,727 tonnes. The UK and Europe are South Africa's traditional markets. read more

Mirosław Garliński is a plantation owner with many years of experience, who expresses a very positive opinion about the use of carbon products in blueberry cultivation. Based on his 6-year observations, he has noticed that regular use of these products has brought noticeable benefits to his plantation. read more

The Inspire strawberry from The Greenery stands out as a top-tier product. "I am very pleased to have the Inspire," says Ton de Weerdt, Manager of Quality Control at The Greenery. "This strawberry is of excellent quality." Is it flawless? Not quite perfect yet, but it excels when compared to others... read more

Currently, robots equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) have already made their way into the industry, reported Rempt at this year's annual meeting of the Society for Agricultural Economics and Social Sciences (GEWISOLA) in Gießen. This is particularly evident in Asian textile factories. read more

The 28th expoSE - Europe's leading trade fair for asparagus and berry production - and the 13th expoDirekt - Germany's largest trade fair for agricultural direct marketing - will showcase numerous innovations and proven products on approximately 25,000 square meters. read more

Bloom Fresh has expanded its breeding portfolio by acquiring the Inka’s Berries blueberry breeding program. Inka’s Berries is a Peruvian company known for its Abril Blue+ and Alessia Blue+ blueberry varieties. They have a wide range of new, no-chill blueberry selections in their pipeline adapted to various climates. read more

Grufesa, a company from Moguer (Huelva) that produces and markets berries, has strengthened its presence at the International Trade Fair for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry, Fruit Attraction (stand

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Koppert has presented at Fruit Attraction its first biological control strategy for thrips belonging to the genus Scirtothrips, especially Scirtothrips

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