Blueberries

Strawberry growers Jessica and Mario Hellemons are like center forwards in a team with a common goal - to decrease the use of fossil fuels and uphold quality, supply consistency, and profitability. read more

Strawberry growers Jessica and Mario Hellemons are key players in a team with a common goal - to minimize the use of fossil-based inputs while upholding quality, ensuring a dependable supply, and maximizing profitability. read more

The South African blueberry season has seen significant growth in terms of production. Over the years, there has been an increase in the cultivation of blueberries in the country, leading to a rise in production volumes. This growth has been driven by factors such as increasing demand for blueberries both locally and internationally, favorable climate conditions in certain regions of South Africa for blueberry cultivation, and advancements in farming techniques. As a result, South Africa has become a key player in the global blueberry market, exporting large quantities of blueberries to various countries around the world. read more

Between Mazara del Vallo and Marsala, the largest blueberry plantation ever established in Sicily is taking shape, as reported by LaSicilia, describing a new challenge for the island's agriculture. The project is led by Agroblu, headed by entrepreneur Giacomo Rizzo, with support from the fund. read more

Shoppers in the United Kingdom who regularly buy strawberries may experience limited availability this week due to supply disruptions caused by unfavorable weather conditions in important growing areas. Persistent wet weather in the UK and Europe has impacted various fruit and vegetable crops. read more

In Drohobych, western Ukraine, West Berry celebrated its ten-year anniversary by inaugurating a newly constructed production hall equipped with modern processing lines. Established in 2016, the company has grown from being a local producer to becoming one of Ukraine's leading exporters of frozen berries. Its products are. read more

An zaktualizowany katalog ukraińskich producentów organicznych, którzy celują w rynki eksportowe, został opublikowany na Ukrainie. Inicjatywa ma na celu ułatwienie bezpośrednich połączeń między ukraińskimi rolnikami a międzynarodowymi nabywcami. Katalog obejmuje 115 firm nastawionych na eksport, które przeszły read more

The market, consumption, prices, logistics, and the global map will be the defining factors of the commercial block on Wednesday, March 11, from 08:45 to 13:00, as part of the International Blueberries Seminar Lima 2026. The morning session will concentrate on commercial analysis in preparation for the upcoming blueberry campaign before... read more

Although the majority of the European Union's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) provisions are not set to take effect until August, with specific reuse and recycling targets planned for 2030-2035, the demand for sustainable packaging is already on the rise. read more

Storm Nils has caused significant damage to agricultural crops, particularly strawberries in Lot-et-Garonne, the most affected department. One week after the storm, Hugo Chevalon, technical manager at Strawberries and Raspberries of France, provided an initial assessment. Dozens of hectares of greenhouses have been affected. read more

VentureFruit, a company specializing in plant variety management and commercialization, is expanding its operations in the berry category in North America. The company is introducing its blueberry and Rubus genetics into the North American market, with the support of a testing network consisting of 14 sites across Canada, Oregon, California, and... read more

Chile exported 91 tons of blueberries in the cumulative total to week 6 of the 2025/26 season, a 6% increase compared to the same period last year. The figures are based on a report prepared by Decofrut using data from Expordata, Frutas de Chile, and the consultancy. The campaign was affected by read more

The extreme weather in southern Europe has significantly impacted the current soft fruit market in recent weeks. "Since January, flooding and storms have led to delays and quality issues. Currently, there are very few high-quality strawberries available from Morocco and Spain. Some growers have reported losing up to half of their production." read more

"The weather situation in Portugal remains very challenging," Berryland said in an update. "The severe conditions have affected not only soft fruit production, but also infrastructure. For example, the highway between Porto and Lisbon has been closed, train connections have been suspended, and" read more

During this year's TSW trade fair held in Kielce, the company Green Sort presented new solutions for the blueberry sector. These solutions align with a clear trend of professionalizing packhouses: greater sorting precision, reducing fruit damage, and automation. read more

There is a high demand, but production is below expectations. Nowadays, it seems more difficult to produce than to sell, and strawberries are confirming this in the early part of the season. "The weather in January and early February caused a loss of product between 30 and 40%. read more

The global goji berry market is expected to experience significant growth, driven by health-conscious consumers seeking superfoods, reports FreshFruitPortal. A recent study by Research Intelo projects that the market value of goji berries will double from $1.8 billion in 2024 to $3.6 billion by 2033. read more

Global plant variety management and commercialization company, VentureFruit, is introducing its portfolio of blueberry and Rubus genetics into North America this year. read more