Blueberries

Belgium: Renewed Spar Alken to reopen on 22 May
On Thursday, May 22, the Spar Colruyt Group store in Alken will reopen after a thorough renovation and expansion. As a store in the heart of the fruit-growing region, Spar Alken focuses on offering delicious local products, such as strawberries and... read more

The Co-op is asserting its lead in the competition to sell 100% British strawberries across the country this summer. read more

The global cultivated area is estimated to increase by at least 10% every year, and according to industry sources such as IBO, total production has more than doubled in the past ten years. read more

Modern agriculture is increasingly facing challenges related to water scarcity, unstable weather conditions, and deteriorating soil structure. As part of the Blueberry Factory 2025 initiative, in collaboration with Rovensa Next, a product will be tested

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We have passed the period of frosts and cold weather. In the last few days, the agro-fleece has been removed from the strawberry plantations, both in the open ground and in tunnels. It is time to assess the effects of the frosts and perform the first regenerative and protective treatments. read more

In the tunnels, depending on the variety being grown, we already have full bloom or for slightly later varieties, it is just beginning. We have a few hot days ahead of us, which will accelerate everything even more. read more

Global Berry Education Society is an innovative association founded by Dr. Agnieszka Orzeł and Sylwia Orzeł, aiming to combine a passion for growing berries with health education. With 25 years of experience, Dr. A. Orzeł is the author of many raspberry varieties. read more

With its 1,100 hectares dedicated to strawberry cultivation, Basilicata is one of the main hubs in Italy for berry production, and among the most cultivated varieties stands out the Sabrosa Candonga, which occupies about 60% of the area. Among the leading companies in this sector, there is... read more

In 2020, analysts from EastFruit were the first to report that Peru had surpassed Chile to become the world's largest exporter of fresh blueberries, which was a significant surprise. Now, 5 years later, Peru has solidified its dominance in the global market both in terms of volume and value. read more

With Easter approaching and spring sunshine in the sky, the strawberry season is kicking off again in Belgium and the Netherlands. "You can see people transitioning from Spanish strawberries to local ones by the end of March or early April. It's been a long winter, but especially..." read more

Colombia's emerging blueberry industry is growing rapidly. According to data from Agrilink, the country exported over 628 tonnes of blueberries valued at US$3.3 million in 2024, a significant increase from just 13kg in 2016. read more

Due to a lot of sun in the north, there is no significant time difference between southern and northern Germany for the start of the strawberry harvest in the tunnels this year. In the cooler regions of Germany, the strawberry season begins about ten days later. read more

The strawberry season reaches one of the peak moments of the year: the Easter period, which has always been an important occasion for the consumption of this symbolic spring fruit. Coop Sole, one of the leading producers, offers a high-quality selection. read more

Anyone following all the developments at Royal Berry could almost forget that they also grow plenty of strawberries. The newly crowned Agricultural Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 recently announced plans to build a new greenhouse at a new location, is exploring additional growing sites, and has. read more

The global blueberry industry is entering the latter part of the 2020s with an unprecedented production capacity and a more geographically diverse supply base than ever before, as noted by analysts at EastFruit. The global planted area is expanding, with estimates suggesting growth of at least 10% each year. read more

Last week on the EastFruit Trade Platform, there was a 10% decrease in the number of listings due to seasonal factors, but the geographic reach of participants expanded to include 13 countries. Supply from Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Egypt, and Iran decreased, while Poland and North Macedonia showed an increase. read more

Early spring is a crucial time for strawberry growers to make key decisions. After a period of cold weather, we experience a sudden rise in temperatures, reaching up to 25°C during the day. The soil temperature has already activated the root system. It's time for important treatments that will help the plants quickly

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The fourth edition of the Open Day of Nova Siri Genetics (Nsg) represented an important opportunity to share content, discover the work in the laboratories and experimental fields of the Nsg research center in Policoro (MT), as well as to create a useful relational network. read more