Blueberries

Saga Robotics, the team responsible for the Thorvald robot, has announced a significant three-way partnership with AI crop insights companies Bitwise Agronomy and UK soft fruit producer Chambers Farm. This collaboration is centered around large-scale data collection and predicting yields, with a focus on real-time fruit production. read more

Proterra Investment Partners Asia has teamed up with Mekong Blue Singapore Pte. Ltd. and a group of Chinese berry industry specialists to set up a new blueberry farming project in southern Laos. The venture, situated in the Paksong area on the Bolaven Plateau, is focused on developing a premium-quality… read more

As reported by Claire Tillier for Réussir.fr, the company Fruits rouges du Périgord falsely labeled over 400 tons of fruit as French between 2020 and 2021, when they actually came from Portugal, Morocco, Guatemala and other countries. The fruits affected were mainly berries, as well as kiwis. read more

As reported by Claire Tillier for Réussir.fr, the company Fruits rouges du Périgord falsely labeled over 400 tons of fruits as French between 2020 and 2021, even though they originated from countries such as Portugal, Morocco, and Guatemala. The affected fruits were mainly berries, but also included kiwis. read more

Raspberry cultivation, especially in tunnels and under intensive production conditions, is becoming increasingly demanding. Extreme weather conditions, such as high temperatures or prolonged spring frosts, directly impact the condition of the plants and the quality of the yield. read more

Fruitist (formerly Agrovision) has successfully delivered its first shipment of Peruvian blueberries for the 2025/26 season to China via the newly established Port of Chancay. read more

2,320 tons of raspberries, 820 tons of blueberries, 520 tons of blackberries, and 320 tons of currants are expected this year. This represents an increase in estimated quantities compared to the previous year. The only exception is the blackberries, which are expected to have a harvest volume around 40 tons lower. The cultivation area for them is... read more

During the final of Strawberry Inspirations 2025, we organized for the first time a strawberry planting competition. It was not only a pleasant addition to the meeting program, but also an opportunity to win valuable prizes and gain knowledge about correct planting techniques and the best methods. read more

The Greek company Taktikos SA has started its summer harvest of its own raspberries. Vasilis Taktikos, a young executive at the company in charge of this product line, stated, "This harvest is from the plantings we did last September. The first harvest lasted from January to early". read more

The Dutch and German blueberry season started well this year. "We can talk about a top harvest. The fruit set has been excellent, which resulted in good flowering," says Harm Valckx of the European Blueberry Growers Cooperative. The cooperative includes growers from the Netherlands, Germany, read more

As part of field experiments conducted at Dr. Paweł Krawiec's farm in Karczmiska, an analysis of the impact of selected biopreparations on the condition and development of raspberries is being carried out. The research is conducted on the variety 'Enrosadira', taking into account the conditions.

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Climate change is also affecting strawberries grown between the Val Venosta and the Val Martello, in the heart of the Stelvio National Park. The 2024 season is marked by an early harvest, starting in mid-June, with estimated volumes ranging between 400 and 450. read more

Georgia can no longer be considered a minor player in the global blueberry industry. With approximately 3,000 hectares currently under cultivation, a number that has grown rapidly in recent years and continues to rise, the country is catching up to Germany and has already overtaken countries. read more

Asda will become the first UK supermarket to offer Scottish-grown golden raspberries, as the rare summer fruit arrives in selected stores this weekend. The limited-edition berries, grown by Bruce Farms in Perthshire and supplied through Scotty Brand, will be available while stocks last. read more

The first Scottish-grown golden raspberries will be available on Asda shelves this weekend, as the rare summer fruit is set to go on sale in selected stores. read more

This is reported by the information service sadyogrody.pl, citing the Polish Press Agency PAP. China leads with a production of 4.2 million tons (in 2023), while the USA, with a harvest of over 1.2 million tons, is also among the top strawberry producers. In the EU, Spain is read more

In Georgia's Kakheti region, famous for its exceptional and unique Saperavi wines, farmers cultivate not only wine grapes but also various types of stone fruit. Last year, Kakheti produced 25,300 tons of peaches, representing 66% of Georgia's total peach yield. read more