Blueberries

Chilean exports of fresh blueberries are expected to remain nearly unchanged in 2025/26, increasing by 1 percent to 91,500 tonnes. Despite this modest growth, the industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it continues to update its planted varieties in an effort to enhance its offerings. read more

After the Bolivian and Indonesian markets opened in 2025, Peruvian blueberry exporters are now targeting Vietnam, New Zealand, and Japan as their next markets, as production volumes continue to rise. read more

With less than three years on the market, Berryland is still a relatively new player. However, this Dutch company has rapidly grown to become a reputable name in the soft fruit industry. Established by Theo Benjert and Rob Pakvis, Berryland brings together years of experience within a youthful and adaptable organizational structure. read more

Auctioneer Erik Wassenaar eagerly anticipates the moment when the clock moves back an hour. For him, it's the definitive signal that autumn has arrived. The days become shorter, evenings darker, and the auction clock fills up with pumpkins and berries. In this column, Erik shares what's happening at. read more

Morocco is starting a new blueberry season with a record area of cultivation estimated at 7,500-8,000 hectares, marking a significant increase compared to previous years. The country is experiencing double-digit growth in production, along with a clear shift

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Chociaż borówki są już postrzegane jako „super owoc” ze względu na swoje właściwości odżywcze i korzyści zdrowotne, wciąż jest wielu ludzi, którzy nie są świadomi ich i nie włączyli ich do swojej diety. Promowanie tego owocu jako doskonałej przekąski na każdą porę dnia mogłoby pomóc.

Although blueberries are already perceived as a 'super fruit' because of their nutritional properties and health benefits, there are still many people who are unaware of them and have not included them in their diet. Promoting this fruit as the perfect snack for any time of the day could help. read more

Karol Kucharski from Stanisławów in the Promna municipality has won the "Pride of my farm" competition organized by the editorial office of Jagodnik to celebrate the hundredth issue of the magazine. His story illustrates that his passion for modern blueberry cultivation and courage in making decisions led him to victory. read more

Z sezonem borówek 2025/26 w toku, struktura eksportu w Peru nadal wykazuje wysokie skupienie i zdefiniowane regionalne przywództwo. Niewielka grupa eksporterów kontroluje większość przesyłek, podczas gdy La Libertad i Lambayeque zachowują dominację w produkcji. Sektor łączy skalę, logistykę. read more

The Polish soft fruit season is coming to an end at Limax. "Last weekend we had frost at night, which led to an early conclusion of the strawberry season. Most raspberries made it through the frost, but the blueberry season had already finished some time ago," says general manager Leo Klaassen, who has lived and read more

Przemysł jagodowy na Ukrainie otrzymał kilka ciężkich ciosów, ale jak dotąd wydaje się, że branża wyjdzie obronną. Iryna Kukhtina, prezes Stowarzyszenia Jagód Ukrainy, twierdzi, że mimo że nadal istnieje wiele wyzwań stojących przed producentami i eksporterami jagód, niektóre segmenty mają read more

The production of dessert strawberries and raspberries in foil tunnels is experiencing a real boom in Poland. Currently, dessert fruit cultivation under cover occupies about 1,200 hectares for strawberries and about 1,400 hectares for raspberries (estimated data). The area of fruit cultivation under cover is increasing every year. read more

After the successful first edition in Milan in March 2025, which gathered more than 120 blueberry growers from various countries such as Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, Serbia, Romania, Belgium, Georgia, Morocco, Guatemala, and Chile, the second edition of the blueberry conference will once again be held in Milan. The event is... read more

Climate change is having an increasing impact on the structure and competitiveness of the global blueberry industry. The rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and more frequent extreme events like droughts, heat waves, and frosts are changing production patterns and commercial viability. read more

The study, published in the journal Antioxidants, investigated the impact of freeze-dried strawberries (FDS) on antioxidant levels, fasting glucose levels, and vascular inflammation in adults with prediabetes. The findings revealed that consuming FDS daily for 12 weeks reduced markers of inflammation and fasting glucose levels. read more

This year's autumn unusually delayed the first ground frosts. It wasn't until the beginning of October that local temperature drops were recorded, and in recent days the frosts have become more significant - reaching as low as -7°C in some places, and even lower in others. read more

The 2024/2025 season for red fruit producers in the province of Huelva was exceptionally difficult. The region, which accounts for almost 100% of strawberry production in Andalusia and throughout Spain, first struggled with prolonged drought, and then with intense

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