Blueberries

Berries Paradise has announced a major leadership change for the company. After a decade of successful leadership by Roberto Samano, Berries Paradise expresses gratitude for his contributions to its growth and success. As the company looks towards the future, it welcomes César Ortiz. read more

The optimal solution for supplying calcium, sulfur, potassium, and micronutrients is the Polysulphate Granular fertilizer. It is important to know that the calcium in this product, in the form of calcium sulfate, is easily absorbed as well. read more

The history of Hortifrut, a grower and marketer of berries, dates back to the early 80s. For this upcoming blueberry season, the company aims to boost growth by utilizing new genetics. This was stated by the agronomist and general manager of the company, Osvaldo Erbetta: "We are committed to" read more

Jakub Kosik from Timac Agro Polska, inspecting a multi-crop raspberry plantation planted in the second half of May from plug plants for harvesting from this year's canes, recommended using the Maxifruit product during the flowering and fruit set stage of the raspberries. This product supports the natural... read more

In the economic year 2022/23 (July-June), Egypt has risen to become the third largest supplier of fresh strawberries after Kazakhstan, with a total of 280 tons leading the way. For comparison: In the previous four economic years, the annual export of this berry was read more

Although it's still August on the calendar, autumn is slowly approaching and with it, planters are starting to think about typical autumn issues such as growth decline, plant wintering, and weed control.

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Nick Marston, chair of British Berry Growers, has commented on the proposed changes by the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex) to its audit regime (SMETA 7.0), which may require farming and growing businesses to cover the costs of recruitment and transportation fees (following the employer pays principle). read more

Argentina's National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa) has certified the first export of blueberries with quarantine treatment at the source: 4 tons of fruit that departed from a plant in Concordia, Entre Ríos province, headed for the United States. This operation marks the beginning of the 2024 blueberry season. read more

Schisandra berries, also known as Chinese magnolia vine, are slowly gaining recognition among health enthusiasts and phytopharmacology experts for their unique healing properties. The growing trend towards a healthy lifestyle is promoting Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis), referred to as Wu Wei Zi in Asia. read more

Reinhard Schedlbauer, the founder and general manager of AgroAndino Peru, has spearheaded a transformation process that has positioned his company as a leading producer and exporter of organic cape gooseberry. Established in the Cajamarca region, the company has transitioned from initially focusing on dehydrated products. read more

Morocco has reached a major achievement in its blueberry exports, breaking a new record during the 2023/24 season (from July to June). According to EastFruit, the country not only increased its reach in all major export markets for fresh blueberries but also showed impressive growth. read more

Marocco osiągnęło znaczący kamień milowy w eksporcie borówek, ustanawiając nowy rekord w sezonie 2023/24 (od lipca do czerwca). Według EastFruit, kraj nie tylko zwiększył swoją obecność na wszystkich głównych rynkach eksportowych świeżych borówek, ale także wykazał znaczący wzrost.

In the 2023/24 season (from July to June), Morocco achieved a significant milestone in its blueberry exports, setting a new record. According to EastFruit, the country not only expanded its presence in all major export markets for fresh blueberries but also demonstrated remarkable growth. read more

Preparations for the upcoming Moroccan soft fruit season are advancing as the sector bounces back from challenging years that were characterized by climatic risks and business setbacks. Zouhir Disouria, a producer in the Larache region, stated, "Growers in the region are getting ready, tending to the soil, placing orders for plants, and... read more

W tym roku Kazachstan wyłonił się jako jeden z najszybciej rozwijających się rynków dla egipskich produktów owocowo-warzywnych, według EastFruit. Egipt przejął przewodnictwo w trudnej kategorii eksportu świeżych truskawek na rynek kazachski. "Egipt stał się trzecim największym dostawcą read more

To jest szczytowy czas na dzikie borówki z Quebecu. Sezon rozpoczął się najwcześniej w historii 24 lipca, a zbieranie spodziewa się trwać jeszcze przez kolejne trzy tygodnie. "Przed nami dwie intensywne tygodnie, a planujemy zakończyć między 7 a 10 września" - mówi Jean-Pierre Senneville, Prezes/Dyrektor Generalny. read more

The prices of highbush blueberries (dessert) in the Polish wholesale market remain at record-high levels compared to the previous five seasons. However, in order for this trend to be sustained, current prices must increase quickly. How are the prices of these fruits currently shaping up, and what are the chances of them going up? read more

Jagody amerykańskie zrobiły duży postęp w ciągu pięciu lat. O tym wie Kasey Cronquist. Faktycznie, prezes Rady Jagód Amerykańskich (NABC) i Rady Amerykańskich Jagód Highbush (USHBC) niedawno świętował swoje pięciolecie na tym stanowisku i przygląda się, jak rozwijał się przemysł w tym czasie. read more

In Australia, a unique initiative is turning low-grade blueberries into a non-alcoholic wine, thereby reducing landfill waste and supporting the homeless. The initiative, named Conscious Drink, is a collaboration between food charity OzHarvest and one of the nation's largest blueberry growers. read more

This year, Kazakhstan has become one of the fastest-growing markets for Egyptian fruit and vegetable products, as reported by EastFruit. Egypt has taken the lead in the competitive fresh strawberry exports to the Kazakhstani market. read more

Fi, a berry farm in southwestern Finland, stated that consumers are increasingly valuing the freshness and quality of locally grown soft fruit. The farm has invested in new technologies and cultivation methods to improve the taste and appearance of their berries, which has resulted in a growing popularity among Finnish consumers. This shift towards supporting domestic producers is seen as a positive trend for the local agriculture industry in Finland. read more