Blueberries

The global blueberry market is currently going through a dynamic 2025 season characterized by regional challenges and changing supply patterns. In Spain, Huelva's position as a major supplier to the UK has been affected by production fluctuations and the wettest start to the year in 150 years, leading to a shift in... read more

During the inspection of blueberry plots on May 22 as part of the Blueberry Factory project, we pay attention to issues such as the problem of bursting buds. This is a worrying sign that prompts producers to take measures to limit this issue.

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"This campaign is unusual; sometimes we get excellent results and sometimes we get barely acceptable ones," says Carmela Suriano, a strawberry grower in southern Italy (Basilicata region). "We are in a period where climate change is impacting crops. "The season has started quite well, but... read more

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California Berry Cultivars (CBC) has released a statement in response to Driscoll's announcement that it would appeal a decision by a US federal court that ruled in favor of CBC in a lengthy patent infringement lawsuit between the two companies. read more

Poland's Fresh Factory is investing in new sorting, packing, and repacking technology to meet the increasing demand from its retail and wholesale customers, especially for high-value products such as plums, cherries, and blueberries. read more

Especially noticeable is the significant price increase for blueberries: at 11.32 euros per kilogram, they are around 48.4% higher than the previous year. Light table grapes also increased substantially - by 39.2% to 3.50 euros per kilogram. Foreign strawberries currently cost read more

At the Strawberry Inspirations plantation in Hornigi, the season is picking up pace. The plants are nearing the end of blooming, and the first fruits are already ripening. This is a crucial moment to ensure high quality yield – both in terms of taste and post-harvest longevity. In this phase, even read more

Grzegorz Kasprzak from the village of Budy Liskowskie near Kalisz shows that even a small farm can be successful if it focuses on taste, quality, and close contact with customers. His brand - Rajska Truskawka (Heavenly Strawberry) - has gained recognition among local consumers, and sales have increased. read more

The 2025 season proves to be exceptionally challenging for raspberries grown in tunnels as well. An example of this was a visit to Konrad Kozakiewicz's plantation – Kozacka Strawberry Farm in Michalowo. As part of the Tunnel Inspirations project, we asked Jan Szałas from Szałas Agro company how. read more

Despite the difficult weather, the season is slowly picking up. This can be seen in wholesale markets, where there are more and more fruits, causing strawberry prices to slightly decrease. However, the peak of the season is still ahead of us – processing plants are just starting to plan their operations.

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The blueberry industry in Peru is expected to produce a record 355,000 tonnes in 2025/26, reflecting a 4% annual growth rate. This growth comes as the industry rebounds from a significant decline in production and exports in 2023/24. read more

Peru's blueberry industry is expected to reach a record production of 355,000 tonnes in 2025/26, with a 4% annual increase. This growth comes as the industry recovers from a significant decrease in production and exports in 2023/24. read more

According to a new report from the USDA Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS), the country's cultivation area has been growing at an average rate of 65% per year since 2012, increasing from just 80 hectares to currently 20,500 hectares. For the upcoming year - May 2025 to April 2026 - exports of 335,000 tons are projected. read more

Sezon truskawek właśnie się rozpoczął na Ukrainie, dwa tygodnie później niż zwykle. Niezwykle niskie temperatury w kwietniu i maju opóźniły dojrzewanie na otwartych polach. Jak dotąd, zbiory rozpoczęli jedynie producenci korzystający z uprawy pod osłonami, co podkreśla rosnący trend: odporność na pogodę. read more

Mariusz Och, sales manager for the Polish machinery manufacturer Green Sort, stated that determining whether a blueberry is hard or soft has been simplified with the use of a blueberry sorting machine that relies on infrared light technology. "During MacFrut, we showcased our blueberry sorting machine," he said. read more

A new quick-freezing facility for berries has opened in the village of Ozhenyn, Rivne region, western Ukraine. The mini plant was built on the grounds of a former fruit canning factory that had been abandoned for years. The project was developed as part of the Swiss-Ukrainian initiative. read more

The 2025 season has not been easy from the very beginning. Night frosts, frequent temperature fluctuations, and precipitation make it challenging for growers to ensure the quality of fruits and the resistance of plants. At the "Strawberry Inspirations" plantation in Hornigs, the expert is especially focused on this. read more