Blueberries

Dla ukraińskich producentów warzyw i owoców, rok 2025 został naznaczony stratami związanymi z pogodą, zakłóceniami logistycznymi związanymi z wojną oraz nierówną rentownością. Według ocen podzielonych przez Tarasa Basztannika, prezydenta Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Owoców i Warzyw, wyniki różniły się. read more

Huelva's raspberry season for 2025/2026 has started with stable prices at the source, despite lower volumes compared to last year. This has led to increased commercial activity in the berry sector in the province, as reported by the Andalusian Regional Government's Price and Market Observatory. The autumn harvest reached its peak between... read more

The past year presented many challenges for raspberry growers involved in soil cultivation. Spring frosts and summer droughts led to losses on plantations, and purchase prices were far from satisfactory. The situation in the industrial raspberry segment was widely discussed. read more

The blueberry industry in Nova Scotia states that additional government support will be necessary for production to recover in 2026 after drought conditions severely impacted yields last season. The province experienced a reduction of over 50% in blueberry output due to low rainfall and drought during the previous summer. read more

When assessing the global blueberry industry from a production perspective, Morocco is emerging as one of the highest-yielding systems based on the relationship between productive area and harvested volume. Recent planting and production data indicate that output growth is being driven mainly by Morocco. read more

By week 51, Peru closed the season with total blueberry exports of 326,117 tons, up 19 per cent year on year and closely aligned with the revised December projection. This outcome confirms Peru's position as the leading global blueberry supplier and consolidates a high-volume export window. read more

Once Bluecrop and good preparation of the blueberry cultivation site were enough. Today - it's no longer sufficient. Climate changes require a new approach to choosing varieties, preparing the soil, and managing the plantation. This is best understood by practitioners - grower Jerzy. read more

At dawn in 2026, the global blueberry industry finds itself at a historic crossroads: what was once a niche product has become a true commodity. As highlighted by PortalFruticola.com, the recently concluded year marked the transition from simply increasing volumes. read more

For Ukrainian vegetable and berry producers, 2025 has been a period of significant challenges but also valuable new experiences. Despite weather-related difficulties, many producers were still able to generate profits, according to EastFruit. read more

Według dyrektora sprzedaży Greenvic, Juana Pablo Mozo, obecny sezon eksportu świeżych owoców z Chile rozpoczął się w sytuacji bardziej selektywnych destynacji, dostosowań w okresach marketingowych i wyraźnego zaangażowania w nowe odmiany. "Choć Chiny są nadal głównym miejscem docelowym, mamy" read more

In recent years, Egypt has been rapidly expanding its production of strawberries for freezing, becoming one of the key fruit processing centers in the world. New plantations, modernization of farms, and investments in IQF freezing lines are enabling this growth.

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The Chinese blueberry sector continues to develop in terms of cultivation area, production volume, and export activity – according to data presented during the China International Blueberry Conference 2025, held in Mile, Yunnan province. read more

The IQF frozen fruit market, despite supply challenges, maintains a stable or high demand, especially in the berry segment. The focus remains on strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, as well as "non-berry" fruits like pineapple, mango.

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The meteorological forecasts for the beginning of 2026 indicate the possibility of strong temperature drops, locally even down to -20°C. Among highbush blueberry producers, there are questions arising whether such conditions could pose a threat to the bushes and the future yield. read more

Modern blueberry plantations are being established on raised beds. In Białousy, at Jerzy Wilczewski's farm, blueberries are growing under completely new conditions. Instead of traditional soil cultivation - mounds, there is a high content of organic matter and precise... read more