Blueberries

Rabobank has said that the future of the blueberry business looks positive, with growth in the sector to continue as operational efficiency and premiumisation transforms the industry. read more

Mkisa represents the Georgian agro-sector, which develops almond and blueberry crops in different parts of Georgia. The company harvested the first crop of almonds this year, and soon we will see it on the counters of various facilities in Georgia. Also, it should be noted that several European
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The global blueberry industry is set to expand in the coming years as long as the sector embraces operational efficiency and 'premiumization.' North America, particularly the US, will remain the largest destination market for fresh and frozen blueberries, with Peru, Mexico, and Chile being the
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Earlier this year, the first harvest of Savorries sweet strawberry tomatoes took place in Ontario, Canada. It’s a tomato shaped like a strawberry. “In just a short amount of time, Savorries have already made a big impact on consumers,” says Danny Mucci, Managing Partner with Mucci Farms.
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Vineyards are the fastest-growing edible agricultural crop sector in England, according to recent statistics issued by Defra. read more

Another company exhibiting at the 15th edition of Fruit Attraction 2023 was NSG, a research and testing company active in the strawberry and small fruit sector. For the Italian company, this is the fourth year in a row that it has participated in this important international event. As a partner
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The Chilean Blueberry Committee of ASOEX, together with iQonsulting, has estimated a volume of 82,000 tons of fresh blueberries for the 2023/24 season. This represents a six percent decrease in fresh exports from the previous year. Updated estimates will be released throughout the Chilean
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In Belgium, median prices for both loose tomatoes and TOVs rose slightly in week 40. For vine tomatoes, that still means a price that is below the five-year average. This year's prices are no match for those realized in the fall of 2022. Prices for the other large greenhouse crops (cucumber,
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Mkisa represents the Georgian agro-sector, which develops almond and blueberry crops in different parts of Georgia. The company harvested the first crop of almonds this year, and soon we will see it on the counters of various facilities in Georgia. Also, it should be noted that several European
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Viveros California is launching two new raspberry varieties, which will be marketed under an open model and are the result of the work of its R&D department and the significant investments made by the company in recent years in its genetic improvement programs. read more

Fresh berry producer Naturipe Farms has added a new line, Sweet Selections, to its premium product portfolio. The line will feature Naturipe’s proprietary berry varieties that have been bred and selected for their flavor and overall eating experience. read more

Berry giant Driscoll’s has announced that its board of directors has elected Soren Bjorn, currently president of Driscoll’s of the Americas, as the company’s new CEO. read more

Planasa has acquired the remaining 50 per cent stake in its Chinese subsidiary, Meiming, from Martin and Thomas Dabilly, giving it full ownership of the business. read more

Planasa has acquired the remaining 50 per cent stake in its Chinese subsidiary, Meiming, from Martin and Thomas Dabilly, giving it full ownership of the business. read more

As reported by Agraria.pe,since the start of the 2023-2024 marketing year, Peruvian exports of fresh blueberries have dropped by 50 per cent compared to the previous year, with 40,527 tonnes of product exported from Peru to week 36. In the last week recorded is
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Planasa, the berry genetics company recently acquired by the German conglomerate EW Group, has closed a deal to acquire the remaining 50% stake held by its partners in China, the brothers Martin and Thomas Dabilly, securing full ownership of the business. read more

The tomato is going through months marked by record high quotations and production difficulties due to increasingly extreme temperatures. Therefore, microclimate management becomes essential to ensure plant performance, reduce
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"We have pretty much put the summer season behind us and are now in the off-season. Currently, our assortment here in Friesenheim includes damsons, currants, blueberries, quinces, grapes, apples and pears. We have had an intensive year, however, the first year is usually always demanding. We are
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"In Spain, we usually begin harvesting raspberries in mid-September. It's already a month later now," says Jan van Bergeijk. The Dutchman is responsible for raspberry sales at the Plusberries group in Huelva, Spain. He hopes it will rain soon. "It's getting really urgent; we want to start
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The tomato is going through months marked by record high quotations and production difficulties due to increasingly extreme temperatures. Therefore, microclimate management becomes essential to ensure plant performance, reduce
read more