Blueberries

In 2025, Spain exported 426,527 tons of berries valued at 2,114 million euros, reaffirming their importance in the international fruit and vegetable market. Strawberries remain the leading export, while blueberries and raspberries contribute significantly to the overall value. read more

June is the time when the Kamchatka berry goes straight from the bushes into the hands of consumers. More and more growers are opening their farms to visitors, organizing self-picking, open days, tastings, and family picnics. It is a great opportunity to get to know different varieties of the berry. read more

Tomra Food has announced the launch of its latest blueberry sorting and grading platform, the 5S Blueberry powered by Spectrim with Lucai™, aimed at improving grading precision, fruit handling, and packhouse efficiency. The solution will be showcased to the Australian and New Zealand industry. read more

In 2026, the strawberry industry in Ireland faced increasing production costs and ongoing investments in extended-season production systems. According to Bord Bia and Teagasc, strawberries continue to be the country's predominant soft fruit crop, representing approximately 90% of total soft fruit production. read more

The French blueberry harvest started last week in the southwest of France. Initial feedback from producers gathered by the Association of French Blueberry suggests positive prospects for the 2026 season in terms of fruit quality, volumes, and market context. The harvest is taking place outdoors in the southwest. read more

Mastronardi Produce®'s flagship SUNSET® brand has received seven Superior Taste Award certifications. The awards recognize the exceptional flavor of Campari® brand cocktail tomatoes, Angel Sweet® tomatoes, WOW® Dreamberry™ strawberries, Pop Its™ bite-sized cucumbers, Tomato Branch™ on-the-vine tomatoes. read more

Ethiopia's strawberry sector is looking to be included in national agricultural development programs, as producers and industry stakeholders highlight the higher export returns per hectare compared to other fruit categories with larger volumes. Data from the sector shows that there are approximately 521 hectares of commercial strawberry production. read more

In modern raspberry cultivation in containers, increasing attention is paid to the quality of the substrate. It determines the development of the root system, the efficiency of fertigation, the health of plants, and the possibility of achieving high and consistent yields. read more

The beginning of the strawberry harvesting season is one of the most important moments in the entire production year. This is when growers anticipate the results of months of hard work, but at the same time, they must deal with one of the biggest threats to quality. read more

Just a few years ago, self-picking strawberries at Manfred Skrzypczyk's farm were just an idea to salvage the plantation after a hailstorm. Today, they have become one of the most important channels for selling fruit, attracting hundreds of families from the entire Silesia region. As the farmer admits, read more

During the next inspection of the plantation conducted as part of the Strawberry Inspirations project, the condition of the plants in the plot with the Cadenza variety grown in a hybrid system was evaluated. The plantation was assessed by Iwona Polewska-Jankowiak from the company Biogen, paying attention to both the very read more

At Magdalena and Mateusz Włodarczyk's farm in Hornigi, where the Strawberry Inspirations project is being implemented, the first harvest of strawberries from field-grown crops on formed ridges has begun. This is a clear indication that the strawberry season 2026 is underway. read more

Costa Group has reached an important achievement in the advancement of its prominent blueberry breeding program by introducing BluGenix. read more

There are again reports of unfair trading practices in the strawberry market related to imported fruits. Farmers are sounding the alarm that strawberries from Serbia are increasingly appearing in wholesale markets, being repackaged and sold as a product. read more

Rosselkhoznadzor will temporarily restrict the import of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green vegetables, and strawberries originating from and shipped through Armenia from May 30, 2026, until an appropriate mechanism is developed to ensure the safety of the shipped products. read more

Costa Group has reached a new milestone in the advancement of its blueberry breeding program with the introduction of BluGenix. Being a fundamental component of Costa's activities, the blueberry variety enhancement program leverages nearly forty years of expertise in plant breeding. Within the Costa BluGenix brand, the program... read more

The spring frosts that occurred at the end of April left clear traces on blueberry plantations. Dr. Michał Wojcieszek from Yara Poland pointed out during a meeting from the Blueberry Factory series on Dr. Paweł Krawiec's plantation that the scale of damage is very

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The heat accelerates consumption and brings liveliness back to summer product sales negotiations. After a slow start to the year, even at the CAAT in Turin, there is a change in pace, with seasonality beginning to drive the market and Piedmontese production ready for... read more

Global blueberry markets are experiencing increased supply in the Northern Hemisphere, although there are quality issues and uneven volumes in some regions due to weather conditions. Domestic production in North America is on the rise, and European production is gradually beginning to support availability. read more