Blueberries

Over the last decade, the German company Nordgemüse has emerged as one of the major players in the blueberry industry. A key milestone was reached in 2018 with the inauguration of their state-of-the-art sorting and packing facility. Through strategic investments in automation, their production capacity has increased rapidly. read more

After previously allowing the first trucks carrying Egyptian strawberries from Tulpin Group to pass on Tuesday, the blockade by protesting farmers from the Algemeen Boerensyndicaat (ABS) (General Farmers Syndicate) at Oostende airport has now been completely lifted, following the self-proclaimed… read more

Egyptian blueberries are introduced to the market for an exporting season that lasts until May, with the peak harvests anticipated from February to March. This seasonal pattern provides Egyptian blueberries with an early and favorable commercial opportunity, as stated by Muhammad Ashraf, Operations Director for the Egyptian. read more

The European blueberry market begins the season with the Netherlands receiving high volumes of Chilean blueberries after a successful transition from Peru. However, there is increasing price pressure in the spot market due to lingering stocks. In Italy, winter supply is dominated by imports, with Peruvian blueberries leading in both volumes and prices... read more

The global blueberry market is entering a new season with a significant redistribution of supply between different regions and increasing price pressure. In Europe, the early-season availability is mostly influenced by imports from the Southern Hemisphere, particularly from Chile and Peru, due to adverse weather conditions. read more

The global blueberry market is beginning a new season with a significant reshuffling of supply among different origins and increasing price pressure. In Europe, the early-season supply is mainly coming from imports from the Southern Hemisphere, particularly Chile and Peru, due to adverse weather conditions. read more

The season for Greek strawberries started earlier this year than usual, thanks to favorable weather conditions. Despite some challenges, the fruits from Greece are gaining new markets this season, and prices are satisfactory for producers.

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The updated price report for week 1 indicates a stronger opening compared to the same period in the previous season. For producers and exporters, key factors to consider are the price trend relative to volume, variations between different destination markets, and the performance of organic products. read more

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Sześćdziesięciu rolników blokuje port lotniczy Ostenda od poniedziałku rano. Aktywiści to członkowie Generalnego Związku Rolników (ABS) z Flandrii Zachodniej. Ich protest jest skierowany przeciwko umowie UE-Merkosur, która została zatwierdzona przez większość państw członkowskich UE i wciąż..." read more

"Ecuador's progress is largely attributed to the expansion of phytosanitary protocols in over 30 countries, which has allowed it to diversify its destinations and enhance its international presence," explained Sebastián Muñoz, general coordinator of the Ecuadorian Federation of Blueberry Producers. read more

The Institute of Horticulture - State Research Institute announced the submission of two dessert raspberry varieties, 'Pola' and 'Soten', developed at the institute, for registration research of COBOR and Exclusive Right Protection Register. read more

Plony truskawek w Maroku są negatywnie wpływane przez niekorzystne warunki pogodowe na północy kraju. Niemniej jednak, sezon rozwija się przy silnym popycie i zadowalających cenach, jak twierdzi Oussama Baioua, plantator z Larache. Plantator mówi: "Jesteśmy świadkami...". read more

Egypt is venturing into commercial blueberry production with the introduction of a new cultivation project in Wadi El-Natrun. Cairo 3A for Agriculture has unveiled the first phase of this blueberry farming initiative, as a component of its overarching strategy to diversify into crops targeted for export. read more

Andalusia has become one of the main blueberry production hubs in Europe, accounting for around 32 percent of the total produced in the European Union. This positions Spain as the second largest producer in the EU, after Poland, which holds the top spot with a 33.7 percent share. read more

Indian strawberry propagation is encountering obstacles due to patent protection issues, as breeders are concerned about the limited ability to protect their patented plant varieties in the country. This information was provided by Sankalp Bavlekar of SB Agritech, a company that imports mother strawberry plants from Italy, Spain, and Egypt to provide around 20. read more

Nordgemüse was founded almost 100 years ago and has grown into a specialist in blueberry production. As part of Gemüsering, the company supplies high-quality blueberries all year round. Over the past decade, Nordgemüse has grown into one of Germany's largest producers, partly thanks to the. read more

Planasa has been awarded the Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute in Brussels for its Pink Hudson® raspberry variety, which achieved a score of 90.7 points, securing the highest rating of Three Stars in the fruit and vegetables category. The recognition highlights the quality and exceptional taste of this raspberry variety. read more

During our visit to Slovakia in October, we visited the Slovberry farm, where they are implementing the EZvent blocked tunnel system with automatic ventilation (Haygrove). We learned about the reasons for this investment, the effects in the first season, and practical aspects of it. read more