Blueberries

In Asturias, a significant shift in blueberry production has occurred over the last 15 years, driven by the introduction of new varieties and cultivation techniques that have expanded the geographical range of this crop. This evolution has prompted other regions to enter the market, enhancing
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For decades, Mexicans crossed the border to pick Americans' lettuce, grapes, and strawberries. Mexico had a seemingly inexhaustible supply of farmhands — tough, hard-working men who did the jobs most Americans didn't want.But the country is running short of farm workers.The workforce is
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For decades, Mexicans crossed the border to pick Americans' lettuce, grapes, and strawberries. Mexico had a seemingly inexhaustible supply of farmhands — tough, hard-working men who did the jobs most Americans didn't want.But the country is running short of farm workers.The workforce is
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Belgian cooperative BelOrta is prepared for the new strawberry campaign in Belgium, with the first volumes of the season already on the shelves and peak volumes arriving in the next month. read more

Fieldwork Robotics has been awarded a £600,000 government grant by Defra and Innovate UK to further develop its technology. read more

Over the last five years, the strawberry category has seen retail prices rise by 30 percentage points, areas tend to be stable and imports almost halved. The picture that emerges from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor analysis seems to be rather rosy
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The doors of the Nova Siri Genetics research and experimentation center, whose varieties have been introduced into various continents (Europe, America, Africa, and Oceania), have opened for the third consecutive year to enable operators to visit the Policoro facility (Matera) and learn about the
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Fieldwork Robotics has been awarded a £600,000 government grant by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Innovate UK. The BerryAI Project will support the development of Fieldwork's technology, bringing AI-powered vision and advanced decision-making technology to
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The production of small fruit in Trentino reaches an annual quantity of around 12 thousand tonnes. The hectares involved in the cultivation of blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries number around 500, yet this sector plays an important role for Trentino agriculture both for the
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In March's category review, we provided you with an overview of strawberries, which showed that, on the one hand, there has been a steady increase in retail prices in recent years and, on the other hand, an abnormal decline in consumption in 2023 (click here to read more); read more

Blueberry production is moving from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere. Chilean production will be wrapping up this week, following a period of low volume for Peruvian fruit. The industry is moving up north with Mexican production being on the rise and U.S. domestic production
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In March's category review, we provided you with an overview of strawberries, which showed that, on the one hand, there has been a steady increase in retail prices in recent years and, on the other hand, an abnormal decline in consumption in 2023 (click here to read more); read more

Blueberry production is moving from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere. Chilean production will be wrapping up this week, following a period of low volume for Peruvian fruit. The industry is moving up north with Mexican production being on the rise and U.S. domestic production
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The Agri-PV pilot plant on the bioschmid gmbh farm in Gelfingen (LU) covers over 7,000 square metres. This makes it the largest facility of its kind to date. Another special feature is that three different systems are being tested at one location and this is being done in raspberry crops over three years.
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Following the revival of activities on the market of frozen raspberries and consequent price rise, EastFruit team continues monitoring the situation carefully. Here is the latest update on the market development for key frozen fruits and berries in the EU. read more

The current strawberry season in the province of Huelva, which accounts for 90 percent of the national production, has reached a third of the expected total marketing volume, a moment that has coincided with "a sharp drop" in the price at source of the fruit.

The current strawberry season in the province of Huelva, which accounts for 90 percent of the national production, has reached a third of the expected total marketing volume, a moment that has coincided with "a sharp drop" in the price at source of the fruit. read more

The current strawberry season in the province of Huelva, which accounts for 90 percent of the national production, has reached a third of the expected total marketing volume, a moment that has coincided with "a sharp drop" in the price at source of the fruit.

The current strawberry season in the province of Huelva, which accounts for 90 percent of the national production, has reached a third of the expected total marketing volume, a moment that has coincided with "a sharp drop" in the price at source of the fruit. read more

For the third consecutive year, the Open Day of the breeder Nova Siri Genetics(Ngs), specialised in strawberries and small fruits, took place in Policoro today. The event fostered discussion with the entire supply chain, with guests from Italy, Spain, Greece, Algeria, Egypt and Albania,
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For the third consecutive year, the Open Day of the breeder Nova Siri Genetics(Ngs), specialised in strawberries and small fruits, took place in Policoro today. The event fostered discussion with the entire supply chain, with guests from Italy, Spain, Greece, Algeria, Egypt and Albania,
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Berry supplier Agrovision has announced its largest equity financing to date, as it bids to continue its recent impressive global expansion. read more