Blueberries

The 6th edition of the Morocco Berry Conference, held in Agadir under the theme 'African Berries', brought together nearly 700 industry professionals from more than 25 countries, says Siham Zahidi, co-founder of Green Smile: "The Morocco Berry Conference 2025 has been the largest and most read more

Isabelle van Doorn, the new head of strawberries at Moleda, recently attended the ExpoSE trade fair in Karlsruhe, Germany, where she interacted with numerous users of the company's Plantsauna system. With the team having recently relocated to a larger headquarters, the company now has greater capacity to meet the increased demand. read more

Yunnan is a significant agricultural province in China, well known for its fresh-cut flowers and blueberries. Blueberries usually start appearing in the market in November. However, this year, Yunnan has seen unusually heavy rainfall, with the rainy season lasting longer than usual. read more

The value of fruit exports from Peru exceeded that of Chile from January to October 2025. According to Fresh Fruit, Peru's export value was over US$11.300 billion during this period, while Chile's was US$10.700 billion. In 2024, Peru exported agricultural goods worth US$12.300 billion, with fruit being a major component, while Chile exported US$13.100 billion, also with fruit as a dominant category. read more

The Egyptian strawberry season started early this year with a considerable increase in acreage and supply. However, quality issues have reduced the proportion of exportable strawberries. Several exporters noted that prices at the beginning of the season were lower compared to the previous season. read more

Yunnan is a key agricultural province in China, especially known for its fresh-cut flowers and blueberries. Blueberries usually start appearing in the market in November. However, this year Yunnan has had unusually high rainfall, causing the rainy season to last longer than usual. read more

The 16th edition of the Fruit and Vegetable Fair TSW 2026 will take place in Targi Kielce halls in January (23-24.01). On the second day of the fair, we invite you to participate in the Strawberry Conference, among other events. It will be a great opportunity to learn about important topics.

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Ukrainian processors are reporting a significantly lower proportion of berries being utilized in the freezing industry this season, approximately 35% less compared to vegetables. According to Ihor Usatyi, the sales manager at Tevitta, most berries were readily available in the domestic market, with the exception of wild blueberries. read more

A new blueberry variety developed by Bloom Fresh™ has made its debut: Matías™. Matías originated from a genetic program created by the University of Georgia and further developed by Inka's Berries in Peru. In October 2024, after acquiring the breeding rights, Bloom Fresh™ introduced Matías™ to the market. read more

This week, FareShare launched its Berry Crumply Christmas campaign in the UK, in collaboration with British Berry Growers and Driscoll’s. The campaign began with the first Top Chef Crumble Competition at Dovetale restaurant in London’s Mayfair. read more

The Peruvian blueberry season is now also coming to an end in the sandy soils of Pisco, some 250 km south of Lima. That's the location where the company Valle y Pampa has been cultivating this kind of berry for 15 years, and with its portfolio of selected varieties, it guarantees work for. read more

Dominika Kozarzewska, President of the Polish Blueberry Producers Group and Poland's representative in the International Blueberry Organization, emphasizes that a dedicated Fresh CPK terminal within the Central Communication Port could be a crucial factor in driving the development of Poland's fruit industry... read more

This week's South African AMT Fresh Produce Market Report by Dr Johann van der Merwe indicates that blueberry prices are still facing challenges and are likely to remain under pressure for the rest of the year. However, there is a possibility of a recovery starting from mid-January through April. Demand for vegetables has strengthened. read more

The now strawberry season has officially started in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, immediately boosting sales for local companies. Although the beginning of the harvest was slightly delayed compared to last year due to colder and rainier weather conditions, Maria Ferrara, sales manager of read more

The blueberry industry in Peru is undergoing a varietal renewal phase led by producers looking for genetics that meet yield, flexibility, and fruit-quality standards. Fall Creek, the developer of varieties like Ventura, is introducing new materials, such as Sekoya Pop, to support this process. read more

The 2nd Strawberry-Raspberry Conference - Berry Forum 2025 is behind us. This year's edition attracted over 450 participants from many countries around the world. The main sponsors of this year's edition were companies 4Berries, Bayer, ICL, and Szałas Agro, which not only presented interesting solutions, but also read more

On December 2nd, Bayer organized another meeting as part of the Orchard Advisors Forum. The event brought together advisors and experts from all over Poland, with the main topics being the latest changes in plant protection product registration and the development of preparations. read more

Dole Italia confirms its leadership in the fresh fruit market by ensuring the availability of fresh blueberries throughout the year. This result is made possible by a rigorous and strategic import calendar that integrates the best sources and careful management. read more