Blueberries

The Czerwińsk nad Wisłą region has been one of the most important areas for early ground strawberry production in Poland for years. It is here, thanks to the use of covers such as perforated foil and agricultural fabric, that growers achieve some of the earliest harvests. read more

Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) participation in Macfrut, held in Rimini from April 21st to 23rd, has concluded, confirming the Italian breeding company as an international reference point in the varietal innovation of strawberries and berries. read more

Sezon miękkich owoców zbliża się w Polsce, a dzięki znacznym inwestycjom, spodziewa się, że tegoroczne zbiory wzrosną - powiedział Oleh Naumenko, dyrektor generalny i współwłaściciel polskiego producenta miękkich owoców BigRed berry farm: "Po wymagającym 2025 roku, zmierzamy w kierunku 2026". read more

After a slight rain earlier this week in California, strawberry growers are hoping to overcome it and have a more consistent supply of high-quality strawberries. Currently, almost all strawberries come from California, where the ongoing minor rains are causing problems for growers. "In ranches with..." read more

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Frost damage is visible on most raspberry plantations. Damaged plants should be handled very delicately. Additionally, occasional frosts often affect the plantations, especially when it comes to autumn raspberries, as they can be quite severe. read more

The fourth year in a row, Co-op will be the first UK retailer to transition to selling only 100% British strawberries, sourced exclusively from UK farms. The homegrown fresh berries will be available in stores this week, just in time for St George's Day. The British strawberry season typically runs from read more

British Berry Growers (BBG) ogłosiło powołanie Ali Capper na stanowisko nowego przewodniczącego, którego wdrożenie rozpocznie się w lipcu 2026 r., a formalne objęcie funkcji nastąpi w listopadzie 2026 r. Ali zastąpi Nicka Marstona, obecnego przewodniczącego BBG, który ogłosił swoją planowaną emeryturę wcześniej w tym roku. read more

New varieties, increased resilience, and a positioning increasingly focused on the high-end market: these are the main strategic elements presented by Nsg at Macfrut 2026, where the Italian breeding company confirmed its international role in genetic development. read more

In mid-April, at Dr. Paweł Krawiec's demonstration plantation, as part of the Blueberry Factory project, we observe a typical early spring image of a highbush blueberry plantation. Vegetation has started - daytime temperatures reach around 15°C - but cool nights still significantly. read more

This week, Co-op is poised to become the first UK retailer to exclusively sell British strawberries for the fourth consecutive year. read more

While a peak in the blueberry harvest was expected in Morocco in April, following numerous weather-induced delays, the situation appears to be more complex in terms of production. On the marketing front, Moroccan exporters are also seeing a drop in prices, despite strong European demand for the fruit. read more

This year's spring is not surprising strawberry growers, but it presents them with well-known challenges. Warm days with temperatures reaching 15-20°C alternate with cool nights, during which the temperature drops to around 0°C, and locally there are frosts. read more

We have an optimistic forecast for the upcoming raspberry harvest in California, with production expected to be higher this year compared to last year. This positive outlook comes despite the challenges faced in March, when the state experienced unusually hot temperatures and sporadic rain events. read more

In national retail chains, there is an increasing number of strawberries available for sale – not only imported ones, but also those originating from domestic greenhouse production. The chains compete in promotions, mainly focusing on imported strawberries. read more

Spring on strawberry plantations is increasingly marked by uncertainty. Periods of warmth that accelerate vegetation alternate with sudden temperature drops, and frosts appear just when the plants are entering their most sensitive phases.

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The berry season in the Northern Hemisphere is now gradually gaining momentum. Ogulcan Sariboga, a buyer and seller at Raiffeisen Obst & Gemüse, reports that they have been able to offer Dutch greenhouse strawberries for the past 5-6 weeks, followed by German greenhouse produce since early April. read more