Blueberries

In just a few days, Amsterdam will become the horticultural technology capital with the hosting of Green Tech, scheduled to take place from June 10 to 12. Companies from around the world will showcase their products and latest innovations in intensive greenhouse agriculture at the event, demonstrating that this industry is flourishing. read more

The 2025 season was supposed to be a breakthrough for many Polish raspberry producers conducting modern cultivation in tunnels. Unfortunately, instead of success, many of them are struggling with a dramatic situation. Despite preparing the infrastructure and investing hundreds of thousands of złoty. read more

Several premium berry varieties from Berryworld have been honored at the 2025 Superior Taste Awards, organized by the International Taste Institute in Brussels. The 2025 Award-Winning Berry Varieties. BerryWorld was pleased to see products from its entire berry range recognized by the jury. read more

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A very difficult night for farmers in southern Poland. Destructive storms with violent wind gusts and hail passed through Lower Silesia, Małopolska, Lublin region, and up to Mazovia. In many places, the elements damaged or completely destroyed berry crops. read more

The strawberry harvesting season is in full swing. Different varieties are ripening successively, and growers are focusing on ensuring the highest quality of fruit. During this intense period, it is not only about quantity but above all quality – firmness, taste. read more

The Dana blueberry variety, exclusive to the Spanish cooperative Onubafruit, has been awarded 2 stars at the prestigious Superior Taste Awards held by the International Taste Institute in Brussels. This year, the Demba variety (another of Onubafruit's varieties) was awarded 3 stars, the highest. read more

Due to the temperature differences between sunny but moderately warm days and cool nights, there was no excess produce, which ensured high price stability. Also, thanks to the abundant hours of sunlight and cool nights, the strawberries were able to develop their flavors slowly and reach full maturity. read more

More and more companies are starting to buy strawberries this week. Compared to last week, when the movement in the fruit processing segment was just starting and volumes were not high, this week prices for fruits have started to increase.

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In field cultivation, summer raspberries are currently in the blooming stage. In moderately early varieties ('Cascade Harvest'), this is full blooming (BBCH 65), while in later varieties ('Glen Ample'), it is the beginning of blooming (BBCH 61, photo 1 and 2). Some local areas may vary. read more

German strawberry supplies have once again dominated and intensified. Open-field produce did not entirely impress in terms of its taste and quality, while tunnel-grown produce had advantages in this regard. Dutch and Polish deliveries were the closest in importance to domestic supplies. read more

An increasing trend towards final packaging at the source, such as the revival of apple flow wrapping or packaging blueberries in clamshells and punnets, enhances the returns that growers can achieve, according to Rory Cole of Flowpack Systems, the South African representative for Elifab Sorting technology and Redpack. read more

Long-term raspberry cultivation in the same location, especially in intensive tunnel systems, leads to soil fatigue. This is a problem familiar to many producers in the Lublin region who have been using the same fields for raspberry cultivation for years. In response to this

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The three-year campaign focuses on creating recognizable moments of happiness with berry fruit: healthy, simple, and delicious. read more

The Swiss retailer Coop has announced its plans to import fruits and vegetables from Albania. CEO Philipp Wyss stated that contracts with Albanian producers are anticipated to be signed this spring, with tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes, strawberries, and mandarins being among the products that will complement their offerings. read more

In tunnel raspberry cultivation, particularly with the Glen varieties, an increasing challenge is the effective and consumer-acceptable control of pests such as spider mites and raspberry beetles, as well as numerous fungal diseases, including powdery mildew and gray mold. read more

Weather conditions in May 2025 - low temperatures (even 22 days of frost in some regions) have negatively affected the condition of leaves and buds. In this situation, it is important to ensure the proper progress of physiological processes. Learn more about how

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