Blueberries

Meksyk is set to produce around 91,700 tonnes of blueberries in 2025/26, according to national association Aneberries. read more

Drugie wydanie Berry Forum 2025 w Ożarowie Mazowieckim zgromadziło ponad 450 plantatorów i przedstawicieli branży z całej Europy. Ponad 40 firm zaprezentowało technologie produkcji truskawek i malin, odzwierciedlając szybki rozwój upraw owoców miękkich pod osłonami.

The second edition of Berry Forum 2025 in Ożarów Mazowiecki brought together more than 450 growers and industry representatives from across Europe. Over 40 companies presented technologies for strawberry and raspberry production, reflecting the rapid development of covered soft fruit. read more

The second edition of the BERY FORUM 2025, which took place in Ożarów Mazowiecki, confirmed that Poland is entering a new stage in the development of strawberry and raspberry production under covers. The event was attended by over 450 growers and industry representatives from across Europe. read more

New Zealand: Woolworths Greenlane wraps itself up for Christmas

Woolworths NZ is giving Christmas a big Kiwi twist this year, quite literally, with a full festive wrap taking over its Greenlane store. This larger-than-life makeover officially marks the start of Woolworths' "Feels Like Christmas" campaign. read more

Hortifrut is launching Berry Christmas, a festive and seasonal blueberry product in 100% plastic-free packaging. It will be available simultaneously in Europe and Latin America, with a special focus on Chile, Colombia, and Brazil, through selected retailers. This new offering provides... read more

With winter approaching, the strawberry season for unexposed crops is also coming to an end, but at grower Demedts - De Mey, the volumes are still holding steady. "It is decreasing gradually. The current focus is on winding down, closely monitoring heating costs, and deciding how long it is still profitable." read more

Hortifrut has released a festive, 100% plastic-free packaging for the holiday season. The Berry Christmas packs will be available at the same time in Europe and Latin America, with a particular focus on Chile, Colombia, and Brazil, through selected retailers. read more

As part of its crop dialogue series, Aneberries presented the outlook for Mexico's 2025-2026 blueberry campaign. The webinar featured representatives from Agronacer, Berries Paradise, Driscoll's, Sun Belle, Hortifrut, Prize, Fall Creek, and Planasa. The panel discussion was moderated by Juan José. read more

The small country of Georgia is a major player in hazelnut cultivation and exports, and is also making significant progress in the production of almonds, walnuts, and blueberries, as we extensively covered in our special feature back in June. This rapid advancement in the fresh produce sector is being supported in this fertile region. read more

Egyptian strawberry supply has been much higher than in the previous season, and prices are lower, says Eman Mardini, Deputy CEO of Egyptian fresh produce exporter El Eman Trading. "Our strawberry production this year has seen an increase of 50 per cent compared to the previous year. read more

The Summer Berry Company has announced that it has become a Business Partner of Stronger Together, a leading organization dedicated to supporting businesses in the fight against modern slavery and promoting responsible recruitment and employment practices. read more

At the IAD-IBD trade fair held last month in the Bordeaux region, the Maf-Roda Group, the platinum sponsor of the event, showcased its sorting and grading solutions for red fruits and asparagus. The two setups attracted a lot of attention. Berryway and Berryscan: Cutting-edge technology for. read more

Global Plant Genetics (GPG) reports that its early season low-chill blueberry variety, Tropical Blue, is generating considerable interest this season due to its remarkably early performance in Spain and Morocco, as highlighted by Fruitnet. read more

Ostatnio pogoda w Kalifornii była niezwykle burzliwa. "Deszcz pojawił się około miesiąc wcześniej niż zwykle, co stworzyło znaczne wyzwania dla uprawy truskawek" - mówi Matthew Giddings z Always Fresh Farms. W rezultacie, pojawiła się duża luka w dostawie truskawek. Podczas gdy pola są. read more

That small Georgia is a major player in hazelnut cultivation and exports, and is also making significant progress in almonds, walnuts, and blueberries, as highlighted in our special feature in June. To support the rapid growth of the fresh produce sector in this fertile region. read more

A significant expansion is currently taking place for a Polish soft fruit producer, as the company is expanding the acreage for both raspberries and blackberries, according to Oleh Naumenko, CEO and co-owner of the Polish soft fruit producer BigRed Berry Farm. "Our projects for raspberries and blackberries have been growing very dynamically. read more

Global Plant Genetics (GPG) announces that its early season low-chill blueberry variety, Tropical Blue, is attracting significant interest this season due to its exceptional early performance in Spain and Morocco. read more