Blueberries

Ukraine continues to strengthen its position in the berry and fruit market. According to Taras Bashtannik, President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association (UPOA), around 40% of perennial plantations are entirely new projects, while 60% are existing farms that expand, modify areas, or. read more

Red Sun Farms, Heritable Agriculture, and Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) have announced significant progress in their collaborative effort to develop the leading indoor-grown strawberry at the Vineland Research Station facility. This partnership combines CIV's expertise in strawberry genetics. read more

Now, the new Egyptian strawberry season has started about two weeks earlier than last year. Alain Tulpin, a logistics service provider, mentioned, "We already had the first strawberries on 10th November, but we are facing the same issue as last year: there is a shortage of large aircraft available." read more

Looking at the current supply of berry fruits in the largest retail chains, one could say that we are in a transitional period. The last fruits from Polish plantations are still available in some stores, but their place is clearly read more

From January to October 2025, Peruvian strawberry exports grew by 30% in value and 20% in volume compared to the same period in 2024, with the United States as the main market and frozen strawberries accounting for the bulk of supply. Sector data shows that Peru exported 26,003 tons of strawberries. read more

The demand for blueberries, a true superfood, continues to grow. Dole Italia, which guarantees the product all year round, is recording a significant increase in volumes from Peru for the 2025 campaign, with exports expected to grow by 16% compared to the 2024-2025 season. read more

Yesterday in Huelva, a conference on pests and diseases in berry crops for the 2024/2025 season was inaugurated. The event was attended by approximately 70 participants, including producers and technicians from the industry. Different trials conducted under the Ifapa project "Management of soil" were presented. read more

The global demand for products like blueberries is on the rise, and growers are eager to extend their supply seasons, with some aiming to achieve year-round availability. However, one of the challenges with berries is their short shelf life. In an attempt to assist growers and exporters in moving closer to these objectives, AgroFresh... read more

We present to you the latest issue of "Berry Cultivator", in which we thoroughly analyze the key technological challenges of the ending season and provide solutions necessary for production planning in 2026. This year's weather conditions have posed additional challenges for growers. read more

Meksyk is set to produce around 91,700 tonnes of blueberries in 2025/26, according to national association Aneberries. read more

Drugie wydanie Berry Forum 2025 w Ożarowie Mazowieckim zgromadziło ponad 450 plantatorów i przedstawicieli branży z całej Europy. Ponad 40 firm zaprezentowało technologie produkcji truskawek i malin, odzwierciedlając szybki rozwój upraw owoców miękkich pod osłonami.

The second edition of Berry Forum 2025 in Ożarów Mazowiecki brought together more than 450 growers and industry representatives from across Europe. Over 40 companies presented technologies for strawberry and raspberry production, reflecting the rapid development of covered soft fruit. read more

The second edition of the BERY FORUM 2025, which took place in Ożarów Mazowiecki, confirmed that Poland is entering a new stage in the development of strawberry and raspberry production under covers. The event was attended by over 450 growers and industry representatives from across Europe. read more

New Zealand: Woolworths Greenlane wraps itself up for Christmas

Woolworths NZ is giving Christmas a big Kiwi twist this year, quite literally, with a full festive wrap taking over its Greenlane store. This larger-than-life makeover officially marks the start of Woolworths' "Feels Like Christmas" campaign. read more

Hortifrut is launching Berry Christmas, a festive and seasonal blueberry product in 100% plastic-free packaging. It will be available simultaneously in Europe and Latin America, with a special focus on Chile, Colombia, and Brazil, through selected retailers. This new offering provides... read more

With winter approaching, the strawberry season for unexposed crops is also coming to an end, but at grower Demedts - De Mey, the volumes are still holding steady. "It is decreasing gradually. The current focus is on winding down, closely monitoring heating costs, and deciding how long it is still profitable." read more

Hortifrut has released a festive, 100% plastic-free packaging for the holiday season. The Berry Christmas packs will be available at the same time in Europe and Latin America, with a particular focus on Chile, Colombia, and Brazil, through selected retailers. read more

As part of its crop dialogue series, Aneberries presented the outlook for Mexico's 2025-2026 blueberry campaign. The webinar featured representatives from Agronacer, Berries Paradise, Driscoll's, Sun Belle, Hortifrut, Prize, Fall Creek, and Planasa. The panel discussion was moderated by Juan José. read more