Blueberries

A strawberry-picking robot based on artificial intelligence algorithms has been created by experts from the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The robot identifies and harvests only ripe

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In 2025, Mexican blueberry production is expected to decrease by 9%, reaching 73,500 tons. This decline is due to a strategic delay in the start of the harvest, which shortened the campaign duration. These updated estimates were revealed by the USDA. read more

The Crop Report from the Chilean Fruit Blueberry Committee shows that Chilean blueberry exports reached 83,321 tons in the 2024-2025 season, marking an 11% increase from the previous season but a 1% decrease from 2022-2023. By the fifth week, 8,018 tons had been shipped globally, with the United States receiving. read more

The Valentine's week sales for berries, mangoes, and cut fruits were very successful in the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania for No Bananas. This was achieved despite heavy rain in major fruit-supplying countries like Spain and the cold weather in Greece. Andero Keronen, the owner of No Bananas, was pleased with the results. read more

Strawberry producers in Mexico are expanding their cultivation areas and implementing modern technologies to maximize productivity and efficiency of the designated cultivation area. Investments are being made towards cultivation under cover. read more

Researchers at Nagoya University and engineers at NARO in Japan have apparently discovered a method to "manage the quality of strawberries," enabling them to regulate the ripeness of each fruit without any interference, as reported on francetvinfo.fr. According to the conducted experiments, fruits with the read more

According to the industry association Proarándanos, nine varieties account for 80 percent of Peru's blueberry export production. These include Ventura, Biloxi, Sekoya Pop, Rocío, Mágica, Atlasblue, Emerald, Rosita, and Sekoya Beauty. read more

"80% of these hectares are accounted for by nine varieties: Ventura, Biloxi, Sekoya Pop, Rocío, Mágica, Atlasblue, Emerald, Rosita, and Sekoya Beauty," according to the institution. And looking at the information, it becomes clear that Ventura, with 5,355 hectares, represents 26% of all varieties. read more

On the occasion of Valentine's Day, BMTI conducted an analysis on the wholesale prices of the most commonly requested products, based on the data collected from the wholesale markets of the Italmercati Network. read more

The campaign promoting strawberries has just begun at Op Primo Sole in Montescaglioso (MT). "We can confirm the excellent quality of the fruit and the increased demand this week due to Valentine's Day, which is always a significant occasion for consumption, especially of strawberries," says. read more

Strawberries, especially those from Basilicata, Italy's main specialized growing region, are attracting exceptional interest. Operators have confirmed a strong demand from all sales channels. Giovanni Passarelli (pictured above), owner of the firm of the same name in Scanzano Jonico (Matera), is one of the key figures in this industry. read more

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On Thursday, February 13th, we visited six large supermarkets: Biedronka, Lidl, Auchan, Carrefour, Kaufland, and Aldi. In all of them, we found a wide selection of blueberries in packages ranging from 125 g to 500 g. Among them were small heart-shaped punnets - perfect for... read more

Today is Valentine's Day, the holiday of lovers, and even the fruit and vegetable sector seizes the opportunity to celebrate this event. This is demonstrated by the themed decorations we have observed in various chains of organized retail in recent days. Among the most scenic displays... read more

According to the Landvolk press service, Thorsten Flick from the Association of Asparagus and Berry Growers in Lower Saxony predicts that at least. However, he also adds: "The final word is with St. Peter, but since the weather this winter is much milder than before. read more

The piąty International Strawberry Congress odbędzie się w Antwerpii w dniach 17-20 września, zorganizowany przez belgijską spółdzielnię Hoogstraten. Konferencja oferuje unikalne połączenie strategii handlowej i badań naukowych, według organizatorów. "Poprzez ten kongres, dążymy do stworzenia... read more

With only one month left before Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025 returns to Rotterdam, the organizer Fruitnet has decided to extend its Early Bird offer until the end of this week. This gives you more time to save big with tickets priced at just €440 instead of €550 per person. read more