Blueberries

A decade-long analysis involving more than 40,000 women has found that diets rich in flavonoids, such as berries, apples, and citrus fruits, may be associated with sustained happiness and optimism. These findings are from a study published in Clinical Nutrition that investigated the relationship. read more

60 exhibitors and over 500 participants from several countries are taking part in the 14th International Blueberry Conference, which has started in Ożarów Mazowiecki. The event has been integrating and supporting the development of the Polish blueberry industry for years, while also serving as an important read more

Florida berry growers have been negatively affected by the recent freeze and cold weather. The freeze has impacted the supply of strawberries for Valentine's Day, leading to high prices. It has also caused long-term damage to the crops. The uncertainty has persisted even after Valentine's Day, affecting the usual promotional activities. read more

The second day of the International Blueberries Seminar Lima 2026 will focus on managing losses and maintaining fruit quality throughout the supply chain. The program will explore the connection between plant health and quality management practices that impact the condition of blueberries in destination markets. - Walter Apaza read more

The first Inspire strawberries of the new season were harvested last week. One of the growers in the collective picked the first fruit of 2026 from the plants. Other Inspire growers will follow in the coming weeks. With the first harvest, the season has officially begun. According to those. read more

The strawberry campaign in Spain is proceeding at a slow pace, and for the Italian market, it is a signal to monitor carefully. What is happening in Huelva, as reported by FruitToday and ValenciaFruits, a central hub for the European berry supply, has an impact on commercial balances. read more

"The biggest challenge in opening new markets is not demand," says Berries Australia CEO Rachel Mackenzie. "The primary challenge is overcoming phytosanitary trade barriers." For Australia's berry industry, that reality has made last year's breakthrough into Vietnam — the first protocol market. read more

Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc. will host its first unified Field + Forum event showcasing both the Fall Creek® Collection and SEKOYA® programs. This event will align with Planasa's Meet & Greet Field Day and a Fresh Forward session on March 10 and 11, creating a coordinated two-day industry event. read more

Pierwsze włoskie truskawki tegorocznego sezonu dotarły na hurtowy rynek we Fryburgu w 10. tygodniu. "Rozpoczynamy nowy sezon praktycznie w ten sam sposób, co w zeszłym roku" - informuje Volkan Günes z fryburskiej firmy handlowej Sun Früchte. Ceny na początku sezonu są mniej więcej. read more

On Saturday, February 28, in Chynow, the General Meeting of the Strawberry Growers Association took place, combined with a training session. During the meeting, new authorities of the organization were elected, and key issues regarding, among others, employing foreign workers were discussed. read more

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The fruit industry in Peru is closely monitoring forecasts following the confirmation by the Multisectoral Commission for the National Study of the "El Niño" Phenomenon (ENFEN) that the Coastal El Niño Alert will continue until November 2026. The phenomenon is anticipated to bring mild warm conditions over the read more

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Blueberries have the potential to become one of Zimbabwe's main export crops, thus contributing to the country's economic growth. A report by ZBC News states that plantings in the East Mashonaland province in northeastern Zimbabwe are on the rise, solidifying its position as the country's main producer. read more

Another season of the Blueberry Factory 2026 project has started in Karczmiska. The winter meeting with Dr. Paweł Krawiec (Horti Team) and Mirosław Maziarka from Agro Smart Lab was a prelude to intense activities in the 2026 season. The main topic? Frosts -

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The strawberry campaign in the Spanish region of Huelva this year is facing more challenging conditions than usual. According to the latest report from the Price and Market Observatory of the Junta de Andalucía, the season may be prolonged if weather conditions allow. read more

Special Fruit introduced the start of the spring season for locally grown strawberries last week. The initial batches from protected greenhouse cultivation are currently accessible for the European market through a partnership with Dutch Berries. "We have personally witnessed the cultivation process, and it appears very promising." read more