Blueberries

The International Blueberries Seminar Lima 2026 in Peru will dedicate its commercial morning session to price formation and value construction in the blueberry market. The program targets exporters, sales managers, and logistics teams seeking to protect margins at the destination. read more

Fresón de Palos is once again bringing magic to the shelves with the launch of new Disney designs for its strawberries in the 2026 season. With this new collaboration, iconic characters from the Disney universe, such as Stitch, Simba (The Lion King), Peter Pan, and other classics, will be. read more

A new study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition suggests that women who consumed a diet rich in flavonoid-containing foods such as blueberries, strawberries, apples, and citrus fruits scored higher in feelings of happiness and optimism over time. The research was conducted by scientists from Queen's University Belfast. read more

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Spain's biggest strawberry supplier, Fresón de Palos, has introduced its new Disney-themed packaging for the 2026 season. Characters like Stitch, Simba, Peter Pan, and other classic Disney characters will be featured on the packaging throughout the season as part of the cooperative's latest collaboration with the Huelva-based cooperative. read more

Since January 2026, Poland has implemented regulations introducing criminal liability for violations of community plant variety rights (CPVR - Community Plant Variety Rights). This is a significant change for producers of berries, fruit growers, and other agricultural producers. read more

JCLM Farming's strawberry propagator, Jack Beattie, stated that the decision to collaborate with the UC Davis breeding program was based on a key question: what provides tangible benefits for growers? "When considering strawberry production on a worldwide scale, UC Davis varieties are a significant player." read more

In 2025, Georgia's blueberry industry showed consistent growth, producing over 7,500 tons of blueberries, with almost 95% of the harvest being exported, amounting to nearly 7,000 tons shipped internationally. Despite being primarily made up of small-scale growers, the sector is experiencing an increase in export activity and enhanced quality standards. read more

Strawberry production in Uzbekistan is undergoing changes as farmers adopt new management techniques and utilize protected cultivation systems. Rustam Ismatullayev, whose family has been involved in farming since the 1960s, started his own independent farming operation in the early 2000s and grew his land to 10 hectares by 2013. read more

Berry marketer and distributor Sun Belle has launched Craveabelles, a new premium blackberry label aiming to enhance the category as spring supplies last through May. read more

With significantly lower volumes in many cases, the average prices at the auctions of the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives in week 8 are often much higher than a year earlier. An exception is tomatoes, where volumes are indeed higher than a year earlier, yet with a higher average price. read more

Ukrainian berry production is increasingly focused on processing, automation, and added value. Operating at this intersection is INSORTEX, a Ukrainian manufacturer of equipment for sorting, processing, and packaging berries, and a member of the Berry Growing of Ukraine Association. read more

Według Oleksandra Pukshyna, zastępcy dyrektora ds. sprzedaży ukraińskiego eksportera borówki Blue Berry LLC, obecny stan ukraińskiego przemysłu borówkowego jest stabilny, jednak informacje statystyczne brakowało w ostatnich latach: "Według ostatnich oficjalnych statystyk z 2021 roku, na terenie około 5 500 ha read more

The issue of choosing the right blueberry varieties for the upcoming production years is a serious challenge for growers in a rapidly changing climate. In the second part of the report on the debate organized during the Blueberry Factory, we will focus on the priorities in selecting blueberry varieties. read more

issued on 27 January through the EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF). Oxamyl was detected in an imported batch of frozen strawberries from Egypt, prompting a new alert in Poland. Oxamyl is a pesticide banned in the European Union. read more

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On March 5th and 6th, 2026, the 14th International Blueberry Conference will take place – one of the most important events for highbush blueberry growers, trading companies, and production technology suppliers. The conference, which has been setting the direction for industry development for 14 years, will once again bring together. read more

Building on the success of the previous edition, Macfrut will relaunch the Berry Area in 2026 - with a larger exhibition area, an expanded program of scientific events, and an even more international character. The Berry Area is a leading event for the entire supply chain. read more