Blueberries

Global fresh berry company Driscoll's has enhanced its longstanding partnership with The French Garden, its exclusive partner at New Covent Garden, and both companies are seeking to maximize the opportunities for selling berries and cherries in the market. British cherries have been a particular focus. read more

In Soverato, a new world record was set: a 117-meter-long fruit cake. The Calabrian city has entered the Guinness World Records thanks to the teamwork of the seven pastry shops in the city. Among the great protagonists of this achievement we also have... read more

In recent years, there has been a significant development in the small fruit sector, both in terms of production and commercialization, thanks mainly to their qualitative, nutraceutical, and health properties. The Agrion experimental center in Boves is involved not only in read more

The Finnish Association of Fruit and Berry Growers reports a bountiful harvest of berries and fruits in August. Raspberries, currants, gooseberries, and blueberries are at their peak season, with strawberries also being notably abundant. Tomi Pousi from the Association highlighted the successful... read more

Fewer and fewer strawberries are coming from open-field cultivation in Lower Saxony. For 2024, around 22,200 tons of strawberries are expected to be produced in open fields. This would be 14.7% less than the previous year. This decrease in the harvest quantity is mainly due to a continuous reduction of productive open-field areas. read more

William Trapon, the head of Trapon Champignons, provides us with information about the chanterelle season, which is expected to be significant this year. His company specializes in wild products like mushrooms, blueberries, wild garlic, and wild asparagus. Fresh chanterelle mushrooms thrive in perfect weather conditions... read more

The EU blueberry market reached a significant milestone in June 2024 with the emergence of Georgia, a non-EU country, as a major new player. EastFruit analysts reported that Georgia has been consistently breaking new records in blueberry production and exports. In 2024, Georgia achieved yet another milestone in its export efforts. read more

According to VitaBlue, Planasa's Pink Hudson may be the perfect partner for Adelita, with Moroccan growers wanting to extend the raspberry season and consumers looking for top flavor. read more

Daemyung Farms Corporation imports fruits which are distributed to retailers in Korea, and also exports Korean fruits from its own farms. "Our main export fruits are pears, shine muscat grapes, peaches, persimmons, strawberries, and melons. Last year we expanded our fruit offerings to include." read more

Despite particularly challenging weather conditions last season, Adelita, a raspberry variety developed by berry breeder Planasa and introduced in 2012, remained the top-performing variety in the winter season, retaining its leading position in the segment. read more

The situation on the Polish wholesale market of highbush blueberries began to improve for the producers of these fruits at the beginning of the last decade. However, now that upward trend in prices has been interrupted. It is still much better than in the first part of the season, but will this relatively good situation be sustained? read more

Many growers are removing raspberry canes because traditional varieties are no longer profitable due to high picking costs and low yields. However, the team at Angus Soft Fruits has been investing in new raspberry varieties that offer high yields, fast picking rates, and large, sweet berries. read more

In the 2023/24 season, Egypt continued to be a top exporter of fresh strawberries to various Southeast Asian countries, as reported by EastFruit. Despite a slight drop in shipments compared to the previous season, Egypt is expected to maintain its second-place position in the overall supplier ranking. read more

Sezon malin w Portugalii był doskonały do tej pory, mówi Daniel Portelo, Dyrektor Operacyjny The Summer Berry Company Portugal, która jest częścią grupy The Summer Berry Company: "Sezon malin przebiega naprawdę dobrze. Jakość owoców jest bardzo wysoka, a pogoda... read more

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) will be releasing the '2024 Global State of the Blueberry Industry' report. The launch will take place during a live webinar hosted by editor Cort Brazelton and Colin Fain, who leads the research team responsible for the report. The event is scheduled to take place soon. read more

Sainsbury's is providing free herbs and spices in the North East of England to enhance diversity and flavor in diets. Recent research from Sainsbury's shows that more than half of individuals (53%) in the North East who are facing financial difficulties admit to finding their meals bland, with two in five stating. read more

In England, the sudden arrival of mild weather at the beginning of summer, after a cold and rainy spring, has quickly led to a significant strawberry harvest, resulting in an excess supply and causing various growers to deal with large quantities. read more

Adelita, a raspberry variety developed by Planasa and launched in 2012, continues to hold a top position in the winter market segment. This is attributed not only to its production during this particular season but also to the high yields it provides. The previous season ended with a record average of 15 tonnes of fruit per hectare. read more

Blackberry enthusiasts around the world can celebrate! NC State University alumna Lauren Redpath has achieved success by assisting in the development of the world's first seedless blackberry. read more

Agrovision has secured US$100 million in funding to support the growth of its berry business and take advantage of the increasing demand for healthy snacking. The funding round, led by Aliment Capital and other investors including Steve Kaplan, Co-Founder of Oaktree Capital Management, values the company at... read more