Blueberries

The first half of the asparagus season has already been well managed, and the strawberry harvest is in full swing with strong demand for the delicious local fruits. "May brings ideal weather for asparagus and strawberries, and we expect a further good course of the season. read more

A 285-year-old lemon was sold for £1,400 at an auction after being discovered in a drawer of a chest that was sold for just £32. The lemon, dating back to 1739, had a handwritten note attached to it and was likely preserved by drying. In another fruit-related discovery, a 52-million-year-old fossilized berry was found. read more

The Polish berry grower is more focused on high quality compared to a couple of years ago, says Dominika Kozarzewska of the Polish Berry Cooperative. "The Polish production of raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries has been shifting towards high-quality fresh market fruits, mostly grown." read more

At Magdalena and Mateusz Włodarczyk's farm in Hornigi, as part of the Strawberry Inspirations project, intensive work is currently underway to prepare new plots for growing strawberries. Another 2 hectares of land are being prepared for new plantings. The process of forming rows is ongoing. read more

The total area under strawberry cultivation in Switzerland in 2025 is 469.2 hectares, which is approximately 20 hectares less than the previous year. The area dedicated to organic strawberry cultivation has decreased by 14% to 37 hectares. During the main harvest season from mid-May to mid-June, Swiss... read more

Wireworms are currently not subject to mandatory control measures. As we can see, it only took a few years for the problem of leaf nematodes, which was nearly resolved, to resurface. Many producers are struggling with this issue this season, having acquired this pest along with their purchases. read more

Po rozpoczęciu sezonu jagód wewnętrznych z ograniczoną ilością, zwiększają się ilości jagód na południowym wschodzie. Floryda: "Floryda kończy produkcję po małym plonie" - mówi Blair Greenhill, wiceprezes ds. zakupów w firmie Nickey Gregory, zauważając, że ogólnie rzecz biorąc... read more

In the prepared material, we will present interesting proposals regarding the use of non-microbial biostimulants in the cultivation of the 'Cascade Harvest' raspberry variety intended for machine harvesting.

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Packing soft fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries often presents challenges that many producers and packaging companies find difficult to overcome. Let's analyze the three main problems with packing soft fruits and identify solutions to make the process easier. read more

Despite the unfavorable weather conditions for strawberries, many field plantations have already entered the fruiting phase. This is a crucial time to focus on building the quality and durability of the fruits. Recommendations for strawberry cultivation in the ground were presented to us by Grzegorz Zelek from Timac Agro Polska. read more

On Friday, May 16, 2025, at the farm "Kozacka Truskawka" belonging to Konrad Kozakiewicz in Michałowo near Płońsk, the Tunnel Inspirations 2025 event dedicated to modern raspberry cultivation technology under cover took place. The event was organized by the company. read more

Although the calendars indicate mid-May, the weather more resembles the beginning of April. Cold temperatures, frosts, and unpredictable weather not only seriously complicate the lives of strawberry growers but also deter buyers. On Friday, May 16, we visited the Municipal Market. read more

In advance, they planted the new raised beds with great enthusiasm and eagerness, with a colorful selection of herbs, fruits, and vegetables - including strawberries, tomatoes, mini cucumbers, lavender, edible flowers, salads, and more, according to the Landgard Foundation. read more

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The quality of strawberries is a result of protection and fertilization at various stages of the vegetative cycle. It is important to remember that during the key period of fruiting, it is necessary to provide the crop with the right composition of micro and macro elements as well as other substances. read more

Lidl has issued an urgent recall of four Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars due to the potential presence of plastic pieces, making them unsafe to consume. The affected products are Alesto Cocoa & Orange, Blueberry Muffin, Salted Caramel, and Berry flavors, all in 5x35g pack sizes. read more

International Asparagus Days and International Berries Days are joining forces. They are teaming up for a single big event scheduled from October 7th to 10th, 2025 in Bordeaux. A double appointment consisting of technical visits, exhibition area, field demonstrations, workshops, and fair tours. All of this. read more

Piper Cherries, located in Kent, is gearing up for the start of the English cherry season. Rachel Piper mentioned that everything is going well so far. The family grows cherries on a 12-hectare farm, along with strawberries and pears on other sites. "It seems like we will have a slightly early harvest this year," said Rachel. read more