Blueberries

The production process in the strawberry greenhouses of Ilia has now, albeit with some delay, reached normal levels for the season. However, market developments are not progressing in a positive way. The president of the local Agricultural Cooperative Irmini, Mr. Fotis Kyriazis, states: "Our" read more

Obecne perspektywy na sezon jagód są bardzo obiecujące. Meksyk: "Meksyk dostarcza obfity plon tradycyjnych jagód, z prognozowanym znaczącym szczytem produkcji pomiędzy połową a końcem kwietnia (tygodnie 15-17)", mówi Brad Peterson, dyrektor ds. rozwoju biznesu dla...

The current outlook for the blueberry season is one of strong momentum. Mexico: "Mexico is supplying a robust crop of conventional fruit, with a significant production peak forecasted to hit between mid-to-late April (Weeks 15–17)," says Brad Peterson, director of business development for... read more

Spring frosts have been one of the most serious risk factors in the production of berries for years. In many regions of Poland, episodes of temperatures dropping below zero occur during the period of intensive generative development of plants - from the white bud phase to read more

AgroFresh, a global leader in post-harvest solutions, successfully participated as a Platinum Sponsor, exhibitor, and speaker at the Fruitnet Berry Congress 2026, held on March 19th and 20th in London. Bringing together retailers, growers, and packers/exporters from around the world. read more

Kenya's government is increasing its focus on value addition and local consumption of agricultural products as part of its industrial development strategy. Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said the approach targets crops such as macadamia and avocado, with an emphasis on building. read more

Ukraine has approved the first grants in 2026 to support horticulture, berry production, viticulture, and greenhouse projects. A total of 14 grants worth 51.5 million UAH (€1.23 million) have been authorized, enabling the start of financing for new investment projects. Of these, 11 grants read more

The University of Essex has received a national award for its robotics system developed for strawberry harvesting. The Sustainable smArt Robotic Agriculture initiative was awarded the best research project (industry collaboration) at the AI & Robotics Research Awards 2026. read more

The beginning of the growing season in many berry farms is marked by the regeneration of plants after a cold winter. In such conditions, a comprehensive approach to production technology becomes particularly important – not only in terms of yield, but above all in terms of its. read more

Rising prices, overall stable consumption, still dominant imports, and a demand that continues to focus mainly in the peak of spring, outline the profile of a category, that of strawberries, which remains very solid. This paints the image of a product that is still robust. read more

Sezon 2025-2026 dla eksportu świeżych borówek z Chile zakończył się łącznym wolumenem 92 900 ton, co stanowi wzrost o 2,7% w porównaniu z poprzednim okresem. Według Andresa Armstronga, dyrektora wykonawczego Chilean Fruit Blueberry Committee, ta liczba przewyższyła początkowe prognozy. read more

During this year's Fruitnet Berry Congress in London, it was emphasized that further development of the berry market will be possible through investments in new varieties, market segmentation, marketing, and modern technologies. At the same time, the industry faces a number of significant challenges. read more

With only a few weeks separating us from Easter, the fruit and vegetable market enters a delicate transition phase. The closure of winter campaigns and the arrival of the first summer produce require the supply chain to pay constant attention to demand, quality, and availability. read more

Branding Ovation is an initiative promoting brand building in the berry industry. This year's edition will take place on March 30th in Warsaw. The competition will choose the "Berry Brand of the Year 2026", the Grand Prix in the category of "Marketing Department of the Year 2026", and the top 8 varietal brands. read more

AI, climate change, conflict, inflation, and the global health crisis were all on the agenda this week at Fruitnet Berry Congress on its impressive return to London, at a time when berry suppliers expect to see further dramatic growth in the global market, but simultaneously face some big challenges. read more

AVA™ Berries, a part of Angus Soft Fruits Ltd, is proud to showcase the strong commercial performance of AVA Dalicia (asf733.01), a strawberry variety that has consistently delivered excellent results in the field, packhouse, and retail environments. AVA Dalicia is highly regarded for its high percentage of Class 1 fruit, which is complemented by minimal waste and uniform ripening. read more

In recent seasons, situations are increasingly observed in which strawberry and raspberry plantations are damaged due to freezing in the winter period. In such conditions, it is crucial to quickly make decisions on the management of the sites. read more

Rising costs attributed to the conflict in the Middle East are impacting the supply chains of fresh produce in the UK, with berry growers experiencing pressure leading up to the summer season. The British Berry Growers Association noted that disruptions in the region are driving up input costs, such as fuel and fertilizers. read more

The meeting of the Strawberry Growers Association in Chynow was a great opportunity not only to discuss agrotechnical and market topics but also to get acquainted with the latest strawberry varieties offered by Geoplant and de Kemp companies. read more