Blueberries

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Podczas targów Fruit Logistica hodowca truskawek Fresh Forward świętował wprowadzenie nowej odmiany truskawek o nazwie Bachata. Hodowca, znany z odmian takich jak Fandango i Calinda, teraz wprowadza nową, premium odmianę truskawek do uprawy w Hiszpanii. Na zdjęciu Ronnie Kersten (z lewej) z partnerami. read more

Berries remain a rapidly growing category in the fruit industry. However, the stages of growth differ by region. In the U.S., blueberry consumption has plateaued while Europe is still experiencing growth. In contrast, blackberry consumption has the potential to double within a given timeframe. read more

As Bartłomiej Romański from Romańscy nursery informed, this season they will continue to offer several new varieties of highbush blueberries for sale, including 'Draper', 'Calypso', and 'Liberty'. read more

Perishable fruits such as strawberries and raspberries have a limited postharvest lifespan, which often leads to economic losses due to their short shelf life in retail settings. Researchers from the Department of Dairy and Food Science at South Dakota State University are working to address this problem by read more

The strawberry season is in full swing, with positive prospects for producers, and leading an excellent supply chain is Coop Sole, one of the largest national producers in the sector. read more

At Fruit Logistica Enjoy Dolce Frutta promoted a late variety of mandarin. The promotion campaign for fresh fruit made in the EU, supported by Op Armonia and co-financed by the European Union, also encourages the seasonal consumption of strawberries, kiwis, clementines, and more. read more

Nergi-branded kiwi berries have made significant progress over the past two decades. Originally from Asia and unfamiliar in Europe, these small, green, tangy fruits – often mistaken for olives by Europeans – are now commonly found in many European supermarkets. read more

Mexico's blueberry production is expected to decrease by 9 percent to 73,500 tonnes in 2025, as reported by the US Department of Agriculture. The country is projected to export 70,000 tonnes while importing around 20,000 tonnes of the fruit this year. read more

In the webinar, three specialists will participate, sharing their knowledge about strawberry cultivation, particularly focusing on tunnel cultivation and cultivation under agricultural fleece. Here are our guests: read more

The production of blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries is projected to increase in 2025 due to growing demand both domestically and for export, improved access to water, the use of better plant varieties, and modernized agricultural techniques. However, blueberry production is expected to decrease in 2025 due to a shortened ... read more

The Bonaf factory, located in the Tashkent region, is considering purchasing berries from Kyrgyzstan for the production of freeze-dried products, according to the Trade Representation of Kyrgyzstan. Trade representatives held talks with the factory's management, during which Bonaf expressed its interest. read more

Badania prowadzone przez Instytut Chemii São Carlos na Uniwersytecie São Paulo (IQSC-USP) doprowadziły do stworzenia jadalnej błony biologicznej z odpadów przemysłu rolniczego i rybackiego. Ta błona biologiczna może przedłużyć trwałość truskawek (Fragaria x ananassa Duch), zmniejszając utratę wagi i opóźniając. read more

A large team from Senda, the new international platform for marketing berries, has traveled to Berlin to participate in Fruit Logistica 2025, the most important fair in the horticultural sector worldwide.

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In the visited farm, raspberries are grown in containers, mostly for double harvesting. This system requires significant labor inputs but ensures interesting production results. Robert Bełdowski, production director at Fieldstone a Family Farm company. read more

This innovative variety has been developed with a special focus on flavor and performance throughout the production chain. Bestum is characterized by a consistently sweet taste, improved texture, and reliable production. With a consistently high Brix value. read more

The Berry group Driscoll’s expressed that they feel "honored" to be ranked second in Circana's ranking of top food and beverage brands. read more

The main reasons for the partly poor harvest results were, as with the tree fruit harvest, a severe frost period in April 2024. This led to almost a complete crop failure, especially with the aronia berries. The harvest of currants and blackberries was also greatly affected. read more

Compared to the average of the past six years, the total bush berry harvest in 2024 decreased by 10.5%. The last time a lower harvest than in 2024 was achieved was in 2020, with 35,800 tons. read more