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Blueberries, Egypt poised to become a major exporter
2024-02-27 00:00
Egyptian blueberries are set to join the supply from South Africa, Morocco and Spain, thus supplying the markets of Europe, the Middle East and Asia and widening the marketing window;
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Early strawberry segment grows in Italy
2024-02-27 00:00
Most of the plants planted in the strawberry specialised areas in Southern Italy still concern the fresh type, while for the hectares planted with rooted tops there is a significant decrease, estimated at around 30% compared to last season, according to a comparison
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Polish blueberry sector sees continuous growth
2024-02-27 00:00
Poland's blueberry cultivation spans over 12,000 hectares, with a year-on-year increase in plantation area. The country's production of blueberries reached 55,000 tons in 2022, with projections for 2023 set at 67,500 tons, marking it as the only berry segment witnessing growth amidst declines in
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Strawberry production in Spain faces challenges
2024-02-27 00:00
According to the latest insights from the IFAPA Prices and Markets Observatory, the Spanish strawberry campaign is currently underperforming, with production levels only reaching 9% of the expected 20% at this stage. The primary cause of this shortfall is attributed to water scarcity,
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Marimbella® reaches 500 hectares of production in Huelva
2024-02-27 00:00
After several years of integration of this variety in the strawberry fields of the province of Huelva, NSG 203-Marimbella® has become one of the most reliable choices for combining earliness and quality, standing out for its shape, colour and flavour. The best
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Marimbella reaches 500 hectares of production in Huelva
2024-02-27 00:00
One of the great achievements of the strawberry sector in the province of Huelva has been to bring forward the availability of this fruit on the markets to the months of November and December thanks to the cultivation of early varieties. One of these varieties that is standing out the most is NSG".
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Raspberries and solar power on a single plot
2024-02-27 00:00
No plant can grow without light. But how much does a raspberry really need to bear fruit? Or can the berry thrive with just half the normal amount of light if the rest is used to produce solar power?
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The berry business continues to be the fastest growing segment of the fruit and vegetable business in the world for more than 15 years. Ukraine, which actively expands production and exports of fresh and frozen berries, does not lag behind these trends .
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Towards a return of interest in strawberries from Moroccan growers?
2024-02-27 00:00
The first cycle of the Moroccan strawberry season ended on a high note, giving way to the second cycle where a significant proportion of production is destined for freezing. This is what Zouhir Daissoria, Moroccan grower and exporter based in Larache, reports.
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Vine moths, the solution from sexual confusion
2024-02-27 00:00
Vine moths represent historical enemies for wine growers, who have always had to deal with dangerous and difficult-to-control adversaries. These are Lepidoptera that in the larval stage develop on inflorescences and berries, causing losses
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The cultivation of small fruits involves many details that have a significant impact on the overall production, as Jasen Zhang of Naltsen, an expert in the use of support tape in strawberry cultivation, points out.
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Greece appeals to Russia to lift fruit embargo
2024-02-27 00:00
The Greek government has urged Russia to lift the embargo on certain agricultural products, including peaches, strawberries and oranges, imposed in 2014 in retaliation to EU sanctions. The Deputy Minister of Agricultural Development, Panayotis Sgouridis, raised the issue during a
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 26 February
2024-02-27 00:00
27The Tarocco orange campaign is drawing to a close, while strawberry production in Basilicata is getting into full swing. Good volumes but rather firm demand for peppers and courgettes. Radicchio continues to have high prices. More demand is expected for artichokes
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South Africa: Blueberry season falls short of expectations - but growth still expected
2024-02-26 14:00
South African blueberry exports fell short of expectations in 2023, but industry leaders have stated that the rapidly expanding business is still on track for growth.
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Peru expects blueberry volumes to recover in 2024
2024-02-26 12:00
The industry is expecting volumes to increase again this year. This could have an impact on the high prices that Peru was able to achieve due to the limited volume.
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South African blueberry industry 'on track' despite difficult season
2024-02-26 11:00
South Africa’s blueberry exports fell short of expectations in 2023, but industry leaders have said the fast-expanding business is still on track for further growth.
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South African blueberry industry reflects on season
2024-02-26 11:00
South Africa’s blueberry exports fell short of expectations in 2023, but industry leaders have said the fast-expanding business is still on track for further growth.
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Inka’s Berries launches two premium blueberry varieties
2024-02-26 11:00
Peruvian breeder Inka’s Berries will add two new blueberry varieties to its growing portfolio this year. Abril Blue+ and Alessia Blue+ have been developed with genetics generated in Peru and with the support of Inka’s breeding partner, the University of Georgia, with whom it has a long
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Deficit of frozen raspberries on the European market continues to grow – good news for Ukraine and Morocco!
2024-02-26 00:00
According to EastFruit analysts, the shortage of frozen raspberries continues to grow in Europe. At the moment, buyers from France, Germany, Poland and other EU countries are actively searching for suppliers of these products outside the region.
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The Moroccan blueberry season is moving at two speeds
2024-02-26 00:00
The Moroccan blueberry season is progressing at two speeds. On the one hand, production in Agadir, in the centre of the country, is in line with forecasts, with stable harvests since December 2023. On the other hand, the Garb area, in the northwest of the country, is behind schedule for the start of the season.
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