Blueberries

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

British Berry Growers has welcomed the government's commitment to seasonal workers, but emphasized the importance of a continuous program and nine-month visas. read more

The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has initiated a marketing campaign targeted at shoppers and consumers to boost sales and increase the volume of fresh and frozen blueberries at retail stores. read more

This changed the harvest cycles, affecting mainly the early varieties, especially Ventura. It is a successful variety that has spread widely in Peru and accounted for a third of exports in 2022/23. The result was that Peru during the first part read more

AC Foods is introducing "betterful," a line of Regenerative Organic Certified® blueberries, to the market. Launched in stores in April and available through September, betterful blueberries are available in select Whole Foods, Sprouts, Bi-Rite, NewLeaf, Berkeley Bowl Marketplace, and Oliver's. read more

Angus Soft Fruits, previously a small farming venture with three growers in the East of Scotland, is now marking its 30th anniversary. The company has expanded its operations with growers and partners in England, Spain, Morocco, and Chile, along with a breeding program located in Evesham. The primary berries cultivated by the company are... read more

China has approved the import of fresh blueberries from Serbia that meet certain standards, as announced by China's General Administration of Customs. This decision was made during the visit of China's top leader to Serbia, with the goal of strengthening the comprehensive China-Serbia relationship. read more

AC Foods is introducing betterful, a line of Regenerative Organic Certified® blueberries, to the market. Launched in stores in April and available through September, betterful blueberries are available in select Whole Foods, Sprouts, Bi-Rite, NewLeaf, Berkeley Bowl Marketplace, and Oliver's. read more

China has approved the importation of fresh blueberries from Serbia that meet specific standards, as announced by China's General Administration of Customs. This decision was made during the visit of China's top leader to Serbia, with the goal of strengthening the comprehensive China-Serbia relationship. read more

Angus Soft Fruits, which started as a small farming operation with three growers in East Scotland, is now marking its 30th anniversary. The company has expanded its operations to include growers and growing partners in England, Spain, Morocco, and Chile, as well as a breeding program located in Evesham. The primary berries grown by the company are... read more

"We've had little sun since February, so spring is late once again, and the strawberry production is slightly slower than usual and later than expected," says Jan van Genderen, owner of Royal Berry, a Dutch company specializing in growing and marketing strawberries. However, in mid-April, several days read more

The blueberry, a representative crop of fruit growing in the Cuneo area, was the main focus of the conference that took place recently at Macfrut to present the results of the research project on Symbiotic Agriculture by Op Joinfruit from Verzuolo (CN) in collaboration with. read more

Sezon truskawek w Wielkiej Brytanii został opóźniony o dwa tygodnie z powodu zimnej pogody i zmniejszonego nasłonecznienia, co spowodowało wolniejszy rozwój owoców. Pierwsze znaczące zbiory są teraz planowane na koniec maja. Pomimo opóźnienia, warunki pozwoliły na stopniowy... read more

Camposol reports that the initial results of a new blueberry variety developed through its in-house genetic improvement program are showing promising outcomes. read more

Ukraine’s blueberry producers had a "quite successful" campaign in 2023, and the future prospects for the business are promising. read more

The President of the LKSH, Ute Volquardsen, stated: "Thanks to the covers, strawberries are available here not only in June, and consumers do not have to rely on goods from abroad. After the cold at the end of April, the longing for warmth increases with the longer days in May." read more