Blueberries

Between 2022 and 2025, Ukraine allocated over UAH 1.12 billion (€28 million) in state grants through its support program for horticulture, berry production, and viticulture, as reported by the Ukrainian Berry Association. read more

As California reexamines the implementation of SB 54 and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging, Gem-Pack Berries publicly declared a Full Cycle Framework on January 22, 2026, specifically designed to address the end-of-life of agricultural packaging, which is considered one of the most difficult challenges. read more

Farmers from Dhenkanal district in India exported a 51-kg consignment of fresh strawberries to London for the first time. The shipment was sent to the UK during the district-level flower show held in Dhenkanal on Monday and Tuesday, according to officials. The overseas shipment generated returns. read more

The new year has started with optimal expansion prospects for domestic soil-less strawberry cultivation. Throughout 2026, 10 new hectares dedicated to soil-less systems will be installed in various Italian regions. These systems are designed and built by Combimetal Carrera, a company specializing in... read more

A technical field tour focusing on blueberry production systems will be held in Peru before the International Blueberries Seminar in Lima 2026. This one-day visit is included in the official program and aims to give participants the opportunity to observe, compare, and discuss pot-grown and soil-grown blueberries. read more

The Spanish berry supply is still limited due to adverse weather conditions in most parts of the country. Spanish exporters are struggling to meet both the current demand and the expected increase leading up to the Valentine's Day campaign. "We had a strong start to the strawberry season in December, but... read more

While it may seem that temperatures during the current winter of 2025/2026 were not extremely low, there are already reports from blueberry growers about the first signs of frost damage to the shoots. Such situations can occur especially with young bushes. read more

Food Freshly has expanded its post-harvest offerings for 2026 with two new initiatives aimed at reducing losses in fresh produce and supporting efficacy testing for fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. The first initiative is an expansion of the Food Freshly Produce Wash, which was introduced last year. read more

Produkcja truskawek w szklarniach rośnie zarówno w Turcji, jak i w Stanach Zjednoczonych, ponieważ producenci poszukują produkcji przez cały rok oraz redukcji zależności od chemicznych środków. Claros Farm działa w obu krajach, prowadząc badania nad produkcją w szklarniach w Turcji oraz rozwijając technologię. read more

The post-harvest management of blueberries is a significant concern for many Spanish companies, as issues like bloom loss, dehydration, and reduced firmness can result in claims and decreased profitability. "SaniBlues" is the sole 100% natural and efficient post-harvest solution for blueberries that is currently on the market. read more

Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine will resume accepting applications for grants to support the development of horticulture, berry production, viticulture, and greenhouse farming starting from February 2, 2026. Applications will be submitted via the Diia portal. read more

Sezon peruwiańskich borówek zbliża się do końca. Fred Douven z abbGrowers podsumowuje udany sezon. "Otrzymaliśmy większe ilości niż w poprzednich latach, nie tylko w wartościach bezwzględnych po latach El Niño, ale także procentowo w porównaniu z Stanami Zjednoczonymi i Azją." "I read more

Superfoods such as goji berries, seaweed, and certain mushroom-based drinks (such as coffee substitutes) are becoming increasingly popular in the consumer diet. They are promoted as being less sweet, more natural, and packed with nutrients, fiber, protein, minerals, and trace elements, often linked to health benefits. read more

Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine will resume accepting applications for grants to support the development of horticulture, berry production, viticulture, and greenhouse farming starting from February 2, 2026. Applications will be submitted via the Diia portal. read more

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Rosnąca popularność truskawek i znaczący wzrost produkcji nie dziwią. W odpowiedzi na zapotrzebowanie na automatyzację ze strony producentów dużoskalowych, PND, innowacyjna włoska firma inżynieryjna specjalizująca się w maszynach do przetwarzania owoców, opracowała zautomatyzowane rozwiązania.

The increasing popularity of strawberries and the significant rise in production come as no surprise. In response to the demand for automation from large-scale producers, PND, an innovative Italian engineering company specializing in fruit processing machinery, has developed automated solutions. read more

Sezon peruwiańskich borówek skoncentrowany jest w Stanach Zjednoczonych i Europie. "Sezon peruwiańskich borówek 2025/26 przebiega stabilnie, z wyraźnymi oznakami zwiększonej konkurencji na kluczowych rynkach docelowych. Do końca tygodnia 2, Peru wyeksportowało 347 105 ton, co stanowi wzrost o 20% w porównaniu z poprzednim." read more