Blueberries

Zimbabwe's berry export sector has experienced a 50% growth in 2024, with exports increasing from 6 million kilograms in 2023 to 8 million kilograms this year. Data from ZimStats shows a rise from 5,605,894 kg in 2023 to 8,395,217 kg in 2024, indicating the sector's expansion and global demand. read more

More than three million trays, or 10,800 tonnes, of Zespri RubyRed™ Kiwifruit will be available this season, with its berry-like taste being offered for the first time in several exciting new markets. The RubyRed harvest will begin in New Zealand in the coming weeks, with a large volume expected. read more

As a result, the harvest quantity decreased for the second consecutive year and is now at the same level as in 2021. Compared to the year 2012 (when it was 3,511 tons), the harvest quantity has more than doubled. Farmers in the Cologne district accounted for just over half of the statewide harvest quantity (55.7%). read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has entered into a five-year licensing agreement with Advance Berry Breeding (ABB), granting it the rights to cultivate the Malaika (ABB135) and Zawadi (ABB136) raspberry varieties in Portugal and becoming a key member of ABB’s Gold Programme. read more

People enjoy blueberries that are crunchy, juicy, and sweet. If they are too soft or sour, imperfections that are not visible to the naked eye, they are typically rejected. Magnus, the grading machine from Optimum Sorting designed for delicate fruits, is able to detect these imperfections. Steve Raskin, the Chief Sales Officer at this Dutch company, elaborates on this... read more

Workers from the Inspectorate of Trade Quality of Agri-Food Products in Gdańsk stopped a shipment of up to 50 tons of frozen strawberries from Egypt. During the inspection, they found "numerous product defects", and their description best indicates that the fruits had never

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The export campaign for Chilean kiwi berries is now in the starting blocks. The first Chilean kiwi berries are expected to arrive at our premises between the beginning and middle of calendar week 6, so our customers will be supplied for the first time in calendar week 7. This is approximately when the harvest begins. read more

The Candy Berries line, the leading brand of Gentile Group, has been available on markets across Italy for over a month now. The wide production and sales catalog includes raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and currants grown in southern Italy, capable of satisfying a significant portion of the market. read more

Rosja pozostaje głównym importerem gruzińskich owoców, z silnym popytem na brzoskwinie, mandarynki i jagody. Według agencji statystycznej Gruzji, kraj w 2024 roku wyeksportował owoce o wartości 98,7 miliona dolarów do Rosji, co stanowi wzrost o 3,2% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Brzoskwinie stanowiły największy udział.

Russia remains the top buyer of Georgian fruits, with strong demand for peaches, mandarins, and berries. According to Georgia's statistics agency, the country exported $98.7 million worth of fruit to Russia in 2024, a 3.2% increase from the previous year. Peaches accounted for the largest share. read more

Planasa, a global breeder of next-generation berry varieties, has announced the acquisition of ABZ Seeds, a well-known breeder of seed-propagated F1 hybrid strawberry varieties. This strategic acquisition represents a significant milestone in Planasa's expansion into the rapidly growing market of F1 hybrid strawberries. read more

Pomimo rekordowych zbiorów śliwek i jabłek, firma Gemüsevertrieb Südbaden (OGS) z Efringen-Kirchen w Niemczech stoi przed wyzwaniami. Niepewna sytuacja gospodarcza i wysokie koszty energii mają negatywny wpływ na sprzedaż. Zbiór śliwek był absolutnym rekordem. Sytuacja była mniej read more

Planasa, global breeder of cutting-edge berry varieties, has announced the acquisition of ABZ Seeds, a well-known breeder of seed-propagated F1 hybrid strawberry varieties. This strategic acquisition represents a significant move in Planasa's expansion into the rapidly growing F1 hybrid strawberry market. read more

Berry breeder Planasa has acquired ABZ Seeds, a breeder of seed-propagated F1 hybrid strawberry varieties. Planasa said the move marks a transformative step in its expansion into the high-growth F1 hybrid strawberry segment and highlights the accelerating industry-wide shift from traditional. read more

Ava Berries, a division of UK berry experts Angus Soft Fruits, is pleased with the positive reception of its Ava Alicia (asf733.01) and Ava Catalina (asf624.01) strawberry varieties, which have gained popularity among growers, retailers, and consumers. read more

The strawberry market is experiencing a moment of great vitality in the main national wholesale food centers, despite January, in general, being devoid of satisfactions. Wholesalers report to us interesting prices, favored by a supply that is still read more

The campaign for strawberries for the period 2024-2025 concludes in January, with a notable price increase at the beginning of the season. Although only 5% of the total volume has been sold thus far, this price surge is considered a positive development, surpassing the trends seen in the previous four campaigns. read more

The State Plant Health and Seed Inspection Service has issued another report on new phytosanitary threats. Among three pests and two fungi, there is one pathogen that can attack strawberries.

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“Joining forces with ABZ, Planasa strengthens its vision to drive innovation and sustainability in agriculture and consolidates its position as a pioneering company in F1 hybrid strawberries propagated by seed. The

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