Blueberries

The demand for blueberries is increasing significantly in India, but the seasonal transition is reducing availability and causing a supply gap for the upcoming months. Importers are increasing air freight and planning for the next local season, while the market is getting ready for a stronger preference for blueberries. read more

Imported goods from Namibia, Peru, and South Africa were the main sources of the supply. It seems that deliveries from Namibia had increased, with various IFG varieties selling at high prices, as reported by the German BLE. In Berlin, the IFG 19, also known as Candy Hearts or strawberry grapes, were selling for up to EUR 9 (USD). read more

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. intends to launch the high-chill blueberry variety Sekoya® Nova 'FC15-173' at Fruit Logistica 2026. This variety is suitable for mid-late season production areas and adds to the Sekoya blueberry collection, providing coverage for the entire production calendar. read more

Strawberry growers and exporters in Egypt are facing challenges this season due to oversupply, high production costs, and expensive export expenses. Nihal Abdelghaffar, CEO of Accretive Corp for Agriculture, highlighted the situation, stating, "There is significant pressure on prices, which is impacting both producers and exporters. read more

Peru has become a key hub for blueberry production in the region, with Lima playing a crucial role in technical and commercial coordination. Following the success of past events, an international industry meeting dedicated to blueberries will once again be held in the Peruvian capital. read more

More and more clients are switching to the G3 Evolution blueberry filler, a machine that will also be featured at Fruit Logistica, according to Maciej Chmielewski from Milbor PMC. "The number of companies opting to use the latest blueberry filler by A&B Packing Equipment is increasing." read more

Morocco emerges as one of the countries with the highest average productivity of blueberry plantations per hectare. The latest data on plantings and production indicate that the increase in blueberry supply from this country is driven by modern

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The raspberry supply from Mexico is becoming more balanced. "Two weeks ago, there was an abundance of raspberries. With Christmas and New Year's falling in the middle of the week, it's always very challenging to distribute everything, so I believe there was pressure on the market to allocate resources correctly." read more

India is currently experiencing a structural shortage of fresh raspberries, which is increasingly driving the growth of local breeding and domestic production, according to a report by EastFruit. read more

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Moroccan blueberries, especially those from the northern region of Larache, are coming to market three weeks later than last season. Although volumes are still small, growers anticipate that total production will surpass last season's due to a significant expansion in acreage. Zouhir Disouria read more

India's domestic demand for raspberries significantly exceeds the supply, primarily because of import restrictions. Tanvi Karvat from Berryland by Parth Farms explains that all raspberry consumption in India must come from locally grown produce, as importing fresh raspberries is hindered by economic and regulatory challenges. Berryland is recognized by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) for its tissue culture work. read more

When war swept across Ukraine in May 2022, most businesses were focused on survival. In Kamyanka-Buzka, Lviv region, a different story was unfolding: The foundation of a new berry processing plant was quietly being laid. No big announcements, no fanfare, just steady work. "We had planned this" read more

Blueberry pruning has been a key topic for professional growers for years. This is especially true as new varieties are introduced to production, often requiring different approaches to shaping the bushes. This issue has been thoroughly researched and discussed. read more

During the 16th edition of the Fruit and Vegetable Fair TSW in Kielce, there will be a Currant Conference aimed at black and dessert currant producers, advisors, and all those interested in the development of this part of the berry sector. The meeting is planned to take place. read more

Adverse weather conditions are leaving a mark on the start of the Spanish small fruit campaign - as reported by Valenciafruit.com. The low temperatures and poor sunlight that have persisted since December are indeed slowing down the development of crops, with evident effects. read more

Morocco has set a new record in 2025 by significantly increasing its frozen strawberry exports to the U.S., reaching unprecedented levels, according to a report from EastFruit. read more

The Spanish berry producer Onubafruit has announced that it is entering a new strategic phase with the expansion of Malaika, the premium raspberry variety developed by Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB). read more