Blueberries

A weak harvest year is unfolding in the most crucial cultivation areas of Serbia. "Since May, we have maintained continuous communication with our suppliers, inspecting orchards and cold storage facilities. The fruit harvested up to this point has produced notably lower yields than anticipated. In the case of strawberries, for instance, read more

While visiting Agroveli's blueberry garden in the village of Gochajikhaishi, Khoni municipality, Minister of Environment Protection and Agriculture Otar Shamugia, State Governor of Imereti Zviad Shalamberidze, and Rural Development Agency Director Davit Tsitlidze evaluated the progress. read more

In 2023, at least for the Emilia-Romagna region, it was not a good year - the floods had particularly affected the fruit producers and significantly reduced the harvest. This year, Italy is also not spared from weather fluctuations. Nevertheless, especially for read more

The effects of the climate phenomenon were diverse: Heavy rainfall caused significant water stress on the fields and serious drainage problems. The transportation infrastructure was also heavily affected, making it difficult for the workers. read more

After the start of the blueberry harvest in southern and central Germany, the blueberry season in the open fields is now also beginning in Germany's largest blueberry cultivation area: the North German Plain. Lower Saxony, with approximately 2,200 hectares of cultivation area and around 65% of the production, is at the center of it. read more

Innovation in food genetics continues to amaze the world, and recently took a step forward with the development of the world's first blackberry with soft and small seeds, created by the American company. read more

This has been highlighted at the official inauguration of the conference, which was attended by the Mayor of Huelva, Pilar Miranda; the president

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The Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, Freshuelva, revealed in late July that the 2021-2022 season ended with a total strawberry output of 270,120 tons. This represents a 4% decrease from the previous season. Despite an average sales price read more

In the six-month period from September 2023 to February 2024, Egypt's agricultural sector exported 45 thousand tons of strawberries, amounting to $129 million. These strawberry exports represented 2 percent of the total volume and 6 percent of the value of Egypt's agricultural exports of vegetables and fruits. read more

Belgian strawberries were the highlight during a royal visit to Norway. VLAM collaborated with fruit and vegetable exporters and cooperatives to boost the export of Belgian strawberries during HRH Princess Astrid's visit to Norway from June 16-19. In the photo from left to right: An Gilops, Jan Jambon, Princess. read more

Today we present the fifth release for the in-depth analysis column on the evolution of the profile of the national fruit and vegetable purchasing manager, born from the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta from Agroter and GfK's Consumer Panel for Italy. The category under examination is... read more

VICA Alegría has officially been unveiled at the International Berry Congress taking place this Wednesday and Thursday in Huelva. The new raspberry variety, emerged

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The 9th edition of the International Berry Congress has started at Casa Colón in the city of Huelva, with a high attendance of over 1,500 professionals and more than 60 exhibiting companies. As usual, delicious Serrano ham and refreshments have been served from lunchtime onwards. read more

The British blueberry season has started, and supermarkets will soon be stocking their shelves with berries. The Hall Hunter Partnership, a prominent UK producer, is looking to increase British blueberry production this summer. Between June and September, 20,000 tonnes of blueberries are sold in the UK, but only 6,000 are grown domestically. read more

The agricultural and food sector is also in focus. With the campaign, VLAM hopes to be able to gain market share compared to its Dutch competitors. "Our country has a long tradition in strawberry cultivation and is strongly committed to technological innovation." read more

Sezon brytyjskich borówek rozpoczął się, a pierwsze ilości są już dostępne w sklepach. Wiodący brytyjski dostawca jagód, Hall Hunter, spodziewa się zbiorów na poziomie 3000 ton w tym roku – co stanowi 50 procent całkowitej produkcji w Wielkiej Brytanii. read more

Red fruits are one of the first subsectors of the Spanish fruit and vegetable export industry. Strawberries are the main one, with an export of 246,308 tons and 700 million euros in 2023, followed by blueberries, with 75,508

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A few weeks ago, the latest innovation on Aldi Süd's strawberry shelves, called Aldina, was introduced (reported by FreshPlaza.de). This delicious and long-lasting variety of strawberries is exclusively cultivated by a total of eleven producers from the Frutania Group, which are based in various locations. read more

Andalusia has been the top exporter of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries internationally in the first quarter of 2024, with the region accounting for 80% of global sales of these products during this period. Thanks to these sales from January to March, the Andalusian community has achieved... read more

Everything is ready: this week starts the mountain strawberry campaign by VIP. A good harvest is expected, around 420 tons, slightly higher than last year's volumes. VIP cultivates 15 varieties, of which two cover 60% of the overall production: Elsanta and read more