Blueberries

The past season was a huge challenge for raspberry producers. Strong pressure from the raspberry beetle, difficulties with propagating beneficial insects, and stressful weather conditions caused many plantations across the country to enter winter in a weakened state. One of the farms that was particularly affected was... read more

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The Rivoira Group presents Skylar Rae®, the new exclusive Tip Top® variety, of which it holds exclusive rights for Europe. A project that introduces a completely new concept in the fruit and vegetable market: the #CherryBerry. read more

Irish Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced a €2 million (US$2.3 million) fuel support scheme for specialist fruit and vegetable growers. The scheme will benefit growers producing tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, strawberries, and chillies, sectors identified by the Minister as in need of support. read more

Recent seasons have shown that one of the biggest challenges in strawberry cultivation is spring frosts and the prolonged maintenance of plantations under covers. In such conditions, plants require rapid leaf mass regeneration and intensive nitrogen support. read more

"The Italian blueberry market has been performing quite well in the first months of 2026," reports the Sant'Orsola cooperative, one of the largest small fruit producers in Italy and Europe. The quality is higher compared to the same period last year, mainly due to the yields generated by a good." read more

The first air shipment of SanLucar Sekoya Pop variety blueberries has been successfully imported into Mumbai by Anasuya Fresh, as announced by Dinesh Shinde, CEO of the Indian fresh produce importer. Shinde stated, "This development represents another significant milestone in the rapid expansion of the blueberry category in India." read more

The strawberry farming season is approaching its final stages, and as summer approaches, it is already time for initial assessments. Drawing up the situation at IFN is Pietro Ciardiello, president of Mediterraneo Group, a key player in a season that he defines as positive in many aspects: read more

This year's spring has presented blueberry growers with a huge challenge. Multiple days of frost, temperatures dropping below -5°C, and cold nights have caused damage to flower buds and stunted plant growth in many farms. This makes the plantation even more noteworthy. read more

Turkey's strawberry exports increased by 56% during the first four months of 2026, reaching US$20.87 million, according to the country's fresh produce exporters. Gengiz Balik, the head of the Aegean Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Exporters' Association, stated that exports totaled 6,608 tons of fresh strawberries. read more

The global blueberry market is facing uncertainty due to climate conditions and the possibility of a reduced supply from Peru at the beginning of the upcoming season. This information comes from Nick Tirado, the Commercial Director of All Seasons Food Solutions (ASF), a part of the Danper Group. read more

Dwa tygodnie temu Gavin Linsley-Noakes zmierzał do południowokapskiej farmy truskawkowej i szkółki, którą założył ponad dwadzieścia lat temu, w ulewnym deszczu i wietrze - burzy takiej, jakiej jeszcze nigdy nie doświadczył. "Ciągle krążyłem tam i z powrotem, bo wszystkie drogi były całkowicie read more

The Italian supplier Rivoira Group is prepared to introduce a branded line of stemless cherries that they believe can generate new sales in the premium snack market, in competition with fresh berries. read more

Just a few years ago, it was hard to imagine that in June, July, and August we would have beautiful maps of pick-your-own farms, reports from strawberry plantations, and dozens of materials promoting Polish superfruits in media reaching consumers. Strawberries, read more

Since the beginning of the season, it was possible to follow the activities carried out as part of the project through video materials and reports published online. This time, everything will be live-streamed. read more

Prezes Portu w Hueneme na południowej Kalifornii spodziewa się, że przychody wzrosną o 3 miliony dolarów w roku fiskalnym 2026, podczas gdy całkowita masa ładunków ma wzrosnąć do 2,32 miliona ton w porównaniu do 2,27 miliona ton w 2025 roku, jak podała Prezes Portu Kristin Decas. Mówiąc na temat Transportu Rolniczego read more

Rising production costs and increasingly variable weather conditions make intuitive irrigation and fertigation management insufficient. More and more blueberry, raspberry, and other berry producers are turning to solutions. read more

Fruit prices on the UK market displayed a variety of changes this week, with a decrease in strawberry prices balanced by rises in multiple apple varieties and asparagus. Strawberries saw the biggest drop in prices among the items listed. The average price went down from £7.54 to £6.60 per kilogram. read more