Blueberries

Morocco's growers and exporters now have a new way to reach the UK and Northern Europe. This is made possible by the new DP World Atlas short-sea reefer service, allowing tomatoes, blueberries, and other high-value fruits and vegetables to be transported faster, fresher, and more reliably. read more

Morocco's growers and exporters now have a new way to access the UK and Northern Europe markets. Thanks to the new DP World Atlas short-sea reefer service, tomatoes, blueberries, and other high-value fruits and vegetables can now be transported faster, fresher, and more reliably. read more

British Berry Growers has announced that its chairman, Nick Marston, will step down later this year after nine years in the role. Marston will remain in post during the transition period and will support the process of identifying and appointing a successor. British Berry Growers represents more read more

JCLM Farming is undergoing its largest infrastructure expansion since starting plug plant production in 2023, in response to increasing demand from Australia's commercial strawberry industry. The nursery, based in Tasmania, is expanding its plug plant facilities to increase capacity by adding another two. read more

Berry plant growers are entering the next season with increasing market demands and growing pressure from agricultural pests. In such conditions, it becomes crucial to base protective decisions on reliable, up-to-date, and compliant sources. read more

The Egyptian exporter Pico is experiencing a surge in demand for strawberries this winter due to unfavorable weather conditions affecting production in Spain and Morocco. This has led European buyers to look for alternative suppliers. read more

Gre ek strawberry season is in full swing, with both supply and demand currently running at a moderate pace. "The harvest has been ongoing since December, but in limited volumes. Nonetheless, compared to the same period last season, the plants are definitely yielding more. read more

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. will showcase the high-chill northern variety of blueberry SEKOYA® Nova 'FC15-173' at the Fruit Logistica 2026 trade fair. The creators emphasize its exceptional fruit quality and production advantages designed for regions with average... read more

Dotychczas był to udany sezon dla truskawek na Florydzie. "Przed ostatnimi trzema tygodniami było bardzo dobrze" - mówi John Wilkinson z firmy Blazer Wilkinson Gee, LLC. "Między czasem sadzenia a pierwszą produkcją pogoda była dobra i wszyscy mieli dobre plony, które teraz są zakłócone". read more

At the beginning of a season marked by cold weather, rain, and strong temperature fluctuations, the Italian strawberry farming sector finds a crucial ally in the NSG - Nova Siri Genetics genetic material. In the main growing areas of the South, the varieties from the Italian breeding program are ensuring earliness. read more

Tomra Food will showcase new optical sorting advancements at Fruit Logistica Berlin 2026, featuring a new blueberry optical grader and demonstrations of its LUCAi™ deep learning technology applied to various types of produce. The company intends to exhibit these solutions in action at its booth. read more

Przejście burzy Kristin spowodowało wiele problemów w całej Hiszpanii z powodu ulewnych deszczy, burz śnieżnych i silnych wiatrów. W regionach przybrzeżnych i Condado de Huelva spowodowała znaczne uszkodzenia struktur tuneli i szklarni przeznaczonych do produkcji owoców jagodowych. To zdarzenie stanowiło poważną przeszkodę. read more

Between 2022 and 2025, Ukraine allocated over UAH 1.12 billion (€28 million) in state grants through its support program for horticulture, berry production, and viticulture, as reported by the Ukrainian Berry Association. read more

As California reexamines the implementation of SB 54 and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging, Gem-Pack Berries publicly declared a Full Cycle Framework on January 22, 2026, specifically designed to address the end-of-life of agricultural packaging, which is considered one of the most difficult challenges. read more

Farmers from Dhenkanal district in India exported a 51-kg consignment of fresh strawberries to London for the first time. The shipment was sent to the UK during the district-level flower show held in Dhenkanal on Monday and Tuesday, according to officials. The overseas shipment generated returns. read more

The new year has started with optimal expansion prospects for domestic soil-less strawberry cultivation. Throughout 2026, 10 new hectares dedicated to soil-less systems will be installed in various Italian regions. These systems are designed and built by Combimetal Carrera, a company specializing in... read more

A technical field tour focusing on blueberry production systems will be held in Peru before the International Blueberries Seminar in Lima 2026. This one-day visit is included in the official program and aims to give participants the opportunity to observe, compare, and discuss pot-grown and soil-grown blueberries. read more