Blueberries

We are looking forward to the arrival of spring with hope, but also with the need to verify how the long-standing berry plantations have survived the past winter. We are receiving a lot of information about freeze damage to strawberries, blueberries, and raspberry canes. Therefore, spring will be a time not only for standard maintenance. read more

The exceptionally long and cold winter has led to concerns about the condition of raspberries grown in plastic tunnels in many farms. Plants grown in containers, overwintering in pots, have been particularly vulnerable to damage. read more

A plant nursery and specialist grower has been acquired by a young entrepreneur as the family who ran it for over four decades prepares to retire. Macplants Berrybank Nursery, located near Boggs Holdings, has prestigious clients such as Balmoral Castle, Historic Scotland, Holyrood Palace, and the. read more

Blueberry harvests are subject to one of the most demanding supply chains in fresh produce, according to Sukhdeep Sethi, managing director of packaging manufacturer AVI Global Plast. Sethi explains that after harvesting, the berries need to be kept cool, packaged, and shipped using temperature-controlled logistics to ensure optimal freshness and quality. read more

"This market dictates to us what fruits we should deliver and what quality those fruits should be," said Tomasz Domański from Agrosimex company, opening his presentation on highbush blueberries during the training session "Blueberry in the spotlight - cultivation technology and practice." read more

The Spanish retailer Dia has announced that it will allocate €16 million to support the country's growers and purchase 100% locally sourced strawberries this season. read more

Peru's Beta Agro-Industrial Complex (Beta) expects substantial growth for the 2026 blueberry season due to a nearly 30 percent expansion of its acreage. This expansion would result in a cultivated area of over 2,040 hectares. read more

Recruitment of companies to participate in the Polish national booth at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 in New York is currently ongoing. This event is one of the most important gatherings in the premium food industry in North America. Applications are being accepted until March 16, 2026. Participation in the trade show is ... read more

Agrícola Cerro Prieto, a producer in northern Peru, is adapting its blueberry production strategy by implementing varietal replacement, container farming, and operational planning. These adjustments are in response to changes in genetics, production methods, and market demands. In an interview with Blueberries... read more

In 2025, a total of 308 businesses in Rhineland-Palatinate cultivated an area of just under 16,500 hectares for vegetables and strawberries. According to the State Statistical Office in Bad Ems, this represents a decline of 16 farms and a reduction in acreage of 400 hectares. read more

Piñata Farms will begin harvesting its Sunshine Coast raspberries in May, anticipating a bountiful crop following a favorable summer for plant growth, as described by Rebecca Scurr. "We intentionally focus on harvesting the majority of our volume from May to October," she added. read more

Rynek borówki amerykańskiej rozpoczyna przejście z importu na wczesną produkcję krajową. „Oczekuje się, że podaż w tym roku będzie niższa niż zwykle, głównie z powodu szkód spowodowanych przez warunki atmosferyczne na Florydzie i w Georgii” - mówi Bruno Giribaldi, wiceprezes ds. globalnego pozyskiwania jagód w The. read more

The beginning of the season is a good time to remind ourselves of the basic rules of planting and caring for strawberry seedlings. This topic was revisited during a meeting of the Strawberry Growers Association by Dariusz Bujak from de Kemp company. As he emphasized, some producers have been making these mistakes for years. read more

Business leaders from around the world are scheduled to meet in London on 19-20 March 2026 for the upcoming Fruitnet Berry Congress, the annual event that brings together berry suppliers, buyers, and supply chain partners. read more

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During the TSW 2026 fair, Paweł Kaliński from the company ZHU ARGO presented new models of sprayers designed for protecting strawberries grown in plantations and tunnels. These machines have been designed with the increasing demands of growers in mind. read more

Fruit berry producers will meet for the third time during the Branding Ovation event, which integrates the marketing environment in the gardening sector. This year's edition will take place on March 30, with submissions for the competition and for the accompanying

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