Blueberries

Nova Siri Genetics (NSG), a leading company in research and development of new strawberry varieties, has successfully introduced Rossetta®, a premium strawberry variety that is quickly gaining popularity in the domestic market due to its high quality and wide commercial availability, starting from late. read more

On March 12, Planasa held its first Meet & Greet Field Day at its R&D center in Cartaya, in the Spanish province of Huelva. Visitors from all continents attended to learn about the breeder's commercial strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry varieties, as well as the advanced techniques used. read more

The berry industry is thriving, with numerous opportunities for further expansion in the upcoming years. read more

The "Day of the German Blueberry" aims to draw attention to German blueberry production and leverage the growing interest in this "superfruit." Under the motto "Snack yourself happy!" numerous activities are organized around July 7th. read more

In 2024, Peruvian blueberry exports reached a value of 2.27 billion US dollars, representing a 35% increase compared to 2023 and solidifying the country as the world's leading exporter of blueberries. 326,000 tons of blueberries were shipped, marking a 57% growth compared to the read more

Peru is solidifying its position as the world's top blueberry exporter with record sales exceeding $2.27 billion in 2024 to major global markets. This season is expected to continue until April this year, as reported by the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) in Peru. read more

Frullà is becoming Frullà Sport and is introducing the new Fruit Energy line (click here to learn more) to support athletes, and not only them, in facing daily challenges with natural and delicious products. There are 4 available flavors: Blueberry, Banana, Pineapple, and Mango. read more

In the last ten years, the consumer price of strawberries has surged by 70%, but consumption, at least in the Hypermarket and Supermarket channel, has not been affected, remaining stable. On the contrary, in the last five years, there has been a sharp decrease in volumes in the traditional retail sector. read more

The Fall Creek Field + Forum 2025 event was held on March 11 in the Spanish province of Seville. It provided the company with an opportunity to present its new varieties from the Fall Creek Collection program and its upcoming selections. These all possess the characteristics that the company aims for in all genetic developments. read more

The season for tunnel farming has already started in Poland. However, it's worth getting to know the farm of Cornelius Gerbert located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region near Münster in Germany. He has been growing strawberries there for 35 years. Initially, it was only plantations. read more

Berries production in Greece has been growing steadily over the past five years, with an increasing number of farmers choosing to cultivate these crops. "Up until 12-13 years ago, Greece primarily focused on growing strawberries as the main type of berry. However, a few growers began to explore other varieties of berries during that time. read more

Rynek borówki w Ukrainie jest pod presją, ponieważ koszty produkcji pozostają wysokie, podczas gdy ceny są oczekiwane na stabilizację lub nawet lekkie spadki. Według Jarosława Movchuna, współwłaściciela gospodarstwa owocowego Ozeriana, ten sezon będzie trudny dla wielu producentów, zwłaszcza większych ferm, gdzie

The blueberry market in Ukraine is under pressure as production costs remain high, while prices are expected to stay stable or even decline slightly. According to Yaroslav Movchun, co-owner of the Ozeriana berry farm, this season will be tough for many growers, especially larger farms where read more

Georgia is gearing up to make a significant impact on the global blueberry market with ambitious plans for production and export expansion in the next four years. The goal is to capitalize on the country's unique export opportunities, as reported by the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association. read more

Georgia is getting ready to establish a strong presence in the global blueberry market with ambitious plans for increasing production and exports over the next four years. These plans are designed to capitalize on the country's unique export opportunities, as stated by the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association. read more

California Berry Cultivars, LLC (CBC) has announced the commercial release of two new strawberry varieties: Castaic and Alhambra. These varieties, along with CBC's existing Adelanto, Belvedere, and Alturas varieties, form a comprehensive portfolio that addresses important production challenges. read more

A new company called Rokytne Berry has been launched in Rivne, Ukraine, with a focus on purchasing, sorting, and freezing wild and cultivated berries. The company specializes in processing raspberries, blueberries, as well as wild berries such as lingonberries, blackberries, and cranberries. Leveraging advanced technology, Rokytne Berry aims to deliver high-quality products to its customers. read more

Fourth-generation fresh fruit producer Rebecca Scurr, from the family-owned and operated Piñata Farms and its joint venture partner BerryWorld Australia, was awarded the Next Generation Award at BerryQuest International 2025. read more

The 13th edition of the Blueberry Conference, hosted by the Polish blueberry industry, took place on March 6 and 7. Approximately 500 participants from various countries gathered in Ożarów Mazowiecki, near Warsaw, to discuss the challenges and future of the international blueberry sector. read more