Blueberries

The strawberry campaign in Huelva, which represents over 90% of Spain's strawberry production, is now in its final phase with an average price higher than in previous campaigns. According to the latest report from the Price Observatory of the Junta de Andalucía, the total volume marketed so far is... read more

The South African blueberry season is at the starting line. In the northern part of the country, harvesting has already begun and the first exports are expected in up to four weeks. read more

According to the GfK household panel, each private household consumed a total of 4.13 kg of sweet fruits, with 2.09 kg, or around 51%, coming from German cultivation. This is also good for the climate, as a high level of self-sufficiency and fewer imports are an active contribution to sustainability and environmental protection. read more

Ukrainian farmers are experiencing a significant challenge this spring due to unusual weather conditions. According to a report by EastFruit, continuous nighttime frosts are expected to destroy almost half of the country's blueberry crop. Some agricultural businesses are preparing for losses of up to 90%. read more

With the arrival of warm temperatures and long days, the production of red fruits begins in Segovia, an area where fruit cultivation expands every year, driven by the increasing demand for these fruits of maximum flavor and quality, and best of all, in season. read more

Po płynnym przejściu z Ameryki Południowej, skupienie na borówkach zostało przeniesione do Ameryki Północnej. "Nie było przerw między regionami uprawnymi, a nasi strategiczni partnerzy w Meksyku i na Florydzie pozwolili nam na przejście bez trudności operacyjnych czy handlowych" - mówi Luciano Fiszman. read more

The border blockades by Polish farmers and transporters also posed a major challenge. "The emerging Ukrainian blueberry sector owes its success to the expansion of young plantations, which naturally increase average yields and production volumes." read more

The partially still very wet soils, as reported by the Association of South German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (VSSE), have led to a delay in the preparation of some asparagus fields for the season in March and April. In light of the frosts in read more

According to the industry association British Berry Pickers, producers recently generated a record annual revenue of 1.87 billion pounds (2.17 billion euros), as reported by the Agricultural Information Center citing the news agency APA. Only for strawberries, they spent... read more

W niezwykłym wyczynie Ukraina pobiła rekordy w 2023 roku, eksportując niezrównaną ilość ponad 4 000 ton świeżych borówek na rynki międzynarodowe, jak podaje EastFruit. Ten kamień milowy był szczególnie zdumiewający, biorąc pod uwagę kontekst trwającej rosyjskiej agresji wojskowej i. read more

Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, co-owner of the Polish berry trading company Berrytrade, notes that while the planting of Polish blueberries has been at a high level recently, this trend appears to have slowed down. She mentions, "The pace of planting new blueberries has decreased. However, there are replacements for old bushes." read more

About ten years ago, the landscape surrounding the towns of Mórrope and Olmos, in the Peruvian province of Lambayeque, underwent a rapid transformation, with its arid desert lands turning into vast fields teeming with life. This change was not just due to the cultivation of lush blueberry, avocado, and table read more

Sezon na południowoafrykańskie borówki rozpoczął się na północy kraju, i oczekuje się, że pierwsze wysyłki eksportowe rozpoczną się w ciągu czterech tygodni. read more

Due to the above-average warm temperatures in recent weeks, around 40 strawberry farmers from Burgenland have already started with the strawberry harvest, and the people of Burgenland can once again enjoy regional strawberries. read more

In this way, the company from Huelva, with headquarters and fields in Lepe, Seville, and Tordesillas, consolidates its position as a varietal breeder, following the magnificent results achieved during the last campaign, while adapting to the new challenges of a sector that is experiencing intense changes. read more

Driscoll's Maroc has started building a new berry processing plant situated strategically in the Loukkos agricultural hub, south of the city of Larache. The project, spearheaded by the global berry industry leader and top strawberry producer, brings significant added value to the northern region. read more

A street vendor in China has caused a sensation by stir-frying durian with strawberries, carrots, MSG, and garlic. This unique combination has sparked online debates about its creativity versus its unconventional nature. The dish, also featuring sugar and soy sauce, was served on rice and has received. read more

This year, tennis enthusiasts at Wimbledon might notice strawberries of a larger size and richer flavor, attributed to a wet and dark winter that extended the growing period. The British strawberry season has been delayed by two weeks, with the peak harvest anticipated at the end of June. read more

Herbert Widmann Ltd has announced the launch of a new trade brand called 'Hey Berry'. The internationally operating berry specialist is starting the new German blueberry season with an innovative marketing concept. The main objective was to 'create a sustainable brand that meets... read more

W niezwykłym wyczynie Ukraina pobiła rekordy w 2023 roku, eksportując bezprecedensową ilość ponad 4000 ton świeżych borówek na rynki międzynarodowe, według informacji z EastFruit. Ten kamień milowy był szczególnie zadziwiający w kontekście trwającej rosyjskiej agresji wojskowej i. read more