Blueberries

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) has released the 2025 IBO Report, which offers an overview of the global performance of the blueberry industry during the 2024 season. The report was unveiled at the IBO Summit in South Africa and was compiled based on contributions from country representatives. read more

At the International Strawberry Congress in Antwerp, Huan Zhang from Twinkle Star Berry spoke about the Chinese strawberry sector. "In China, strawberries have become one of the most important fruits. Although cultivation was introduced only in 1915 and really took off in the 1990s, China now..." read more

Almost 0.5 million tons of harvested fruits from fruit bushes and berry plantations, with a 1% increase compared to last year - GUS has published the latest preliminary estimates of the main agricultural and horticultural crops in 2025.

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United Exports, the exclusive global marketer of OZblu blueberries, has named Doug Place, a former marketing and strategy expert from Nando's, as its global Chief Growth Officer. read more

United Exports, the exclusive global marketer of Ozblu blueberries, has announced the appointment of Luciana Vecco to lead its business growth strategy and client service model across the UK and Europe. read more

The most recent wholesale market data indicates a price drop for Egremont Russet Apples compared to the previous week. The average price per kilogram decreased from £1.62 in the previous week to £1.49 in the current week, which represents a decline of £0.13 or 8%. Gala Apples also saw a decrease in their average price. read more

The commercial distribution of Greek blackberries and raspberries is advancing with high prices and high demand. According to Mrs. Antonia Psitta and Mr. Aggelos Spiliopoulos, owners of the cultivation and trading company Angelo Exclusive Fruit, based in Lapas, Greek berries are always in demand. read more

PIORiN has announced that blueberries from Polish plantations have been approved for export to the Vietnamese market. This decision was made by the Plant Health Service of Vietnam after an inspection conducted in Poland from August 26-29, 2025. read more

Planasa recently participated in the International Blueberry Organization (IBO) Summit 2025 in Cape Town, an event that brought together global experts and stakeholders from across the blueberry sector. The company also hosted a Meet & Greet in the same week, attended by close to 100. read more

Even though the end of September doesn't bring the best weather, the strawberry season with repeat fruiting is still ongoing. We have checked the availability of fruits in wholesale markets and how much you need to pay for a kilogram of strawberries at the moment. read more

In South Africa, a ratio of 60:40 between ocean and air cargo is common for blueberries. Antoinette van Heerden, logistics manager at the Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum and moderator of the international blueberry summit logistics panel, noted that this ratio fluctuates quite a bit between seasons. read more

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the peak periods for fruit consumption in China. With the festival approaching (October 6 this year), demand for Peruvian blueberries has risen, driving a steady increase in prices. Earlier in the season, however, abundant domestic supply kept blueberry prices stable. read more

DP World Peru announced that its business unit, DP World Logistics, in partnership with Fruitist, conducted the first charter flight of perishables to the United States. The operation involved shipping over 100 tons of blueberries to New York. The Peruvian branch of the Dubai-based multinational… read more

The ascent of the Gandolfo Group, a Lombard company with its headquarters in Figino Serenza (Como) and a presence at the Ortomercato in Milan, continues. Today, it is one of the protagonists in the national fruit and vegetable market. In a complex environment, the group continues to grow: "At the beginning..." read more

The UK berry grower Chambers has joined the Marionnet Label cane-fruit genetics development programme. read more

The topics of the Berry Technology Forum include choosing the right cultural substrate for successful berry fruit production, AI-controlled drainage monitoring, selecting the appropriate greenhouse for optimal crop management, and the effect of sunlight on plants as a production factor in polytunnels. read more

Peter Durber from Tropifresh, an importer and wholesaler of exotic products based in New Spitalfields, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's FPC Fresh Awards. Other notable winners included the horticultural investment firm Greosn, pioneering strawberry producer Dyson Farming, and sustainable glasshouse grower Thanet Earth. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC), a fruit producer, has started harvesting commercial quantities of Malaika, a premium raspberry variety developed by Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB). read more

Hortifrut has created a range of new products and packaging options aimed at anticipating trends and increasing the consumption of berries. read more