Blueberries

Perfect, heart-shaped strawberries are a long-standing tradition at the Wimbledon tennis championships, and it’s the Malling Centenary variety – picked and delivered from down the road at Hugh Lowe Farms – which always proves a hit with spectators during the two-week event. read more

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Blueberries have become one of the most sought-after fruits globally due to their nutritional and antioxidant properties, as well as their ease of consumption due to their seed and peel-free nature. In recent decades, their demand has grown exponentially, driven primarily by the trend toward read more

The James Hutton Institute will be presenting a new blackberry variety called Loch Katrine at Fruit Focus 2025. Developed as part of the institute's soft fruit breeding program, Loch Katrine is said to possess desirable characteristics such as uniform shape and size, excellent flavor, easy picking, and... read more

Zbiory borówek w Kolumbii Brytyjskiej, Kanada, rozpoczęły się w ten weekend. "To są tylko początkowe ilości - niektórzy ludzie mogli już zacząć dla straganów, itp.," mówi Navtej Bains z Westberry Farms, dodając, że tegoroczne plony zaczynają się nieco wcześniej niż w zeszłym roku o kilka dni. read more

After a challenging berry campaign affected by the weather, the Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza Santa María de la Rábida (Fresón de Palos) has managed to increase its volume compared to the previous season and is continuing to expand its export activities while consolidating its presence. read more

Facing increasing challenges in raspberry cultivation such as soil-borne diseases, soil fatigue, or replanting issues, more attention is being paid to innovative, biological methods to improve the health of plantations. One such approach is the use of

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As part of its global growth strategy, Planasa has announced the establishment of a new Global Value Chain Department. The initiative aims to integrate and optimize various stages of the value chain for berries and other produce within the company's portfolio. The department will be led by Hans. read more

Dyson Farming, the agricultural arm of the British technology company, is expanding its innovative approach to food production. The company's latest project is a custom-built vertical growing system designed to increase strawberry yields, reduce energy use, and help produce high-quality fruit. read more

"The harvest in the tunnels is in full swing – in the open fields at the plantations and self-picking areas, the harvest is beginning these days," reports Felix Koschnick, head of the experimental station for berry fruit at the LWK in Langförden (city of Vechta). "Due to innovative cultivation methods..." read more

Camposol has announced that the first ocean shipment of fresh Peruvian blueberries for the 2025/26 season has successfully arrived at Kaohsiung Port in Asia on June 23, marking the beginning of the season in the Asian market. This is made possible by the new shipping routes from Chancay Port in Peru. read more

With the intense raspberry harvesting season, for example with the 'Glen Carron' variety, producers are facing challenges related to high fruit load, fruit quality, and preparing the plantation for the next season. Dr. Paweł Krawiec from Horti Team and Agata Kawecka from Yara

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Small fruits take center stage. In Milan, BerrySwing, Little European Heroes Against Climate Change was presented, promoted by Cso Italy and co-financed by the European Union, a three-year project aimed at promoting and informing with a total value of over 1.7 million euros. Among the companies read more

The blueberry production in Poland may have been affected by the weather in certain areas, but this isn't the case for the growers associated with BerryTrade, says Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, co-owner of the Polish berry trader: "In European terms, Poland is quite a big country with many blueberry growers." read more

The global blueberry market is experiencing significant growth. In 2024, its market size was valued at USD 9.81 billion, making it a prominent sector in the food and agricultural industry. Demand is expected to keep increasing, reaching a remarkable USD 13.53 billion by 2032. read more

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The passing of John William Scott, also known as Bill, signifies the conclusion of an era in strawberry cultivation in New Zealand. Scott was a trailblazer in the berry-growing industry, establishing a lasting legacy at Scott's Strawberry Farm situated on the outskirts of Havelock North. For more than four decades, Scott read more

On June 14th, the final of this year's Strawberry Inspirations took place in Hornigi, which has been a platform for exchanging knowledge and experiences among strawberry producers, advisors, and companies related to the strawberry market for years. This event has been attended from the beginning read more

A strawberries and cream sandwich introduced by M&S in anticipation of Wimbledon has become a social media sensation in a surprising PR move just before the peak UK berry season. read more