Blueberries

On blueberry plantations in Kaczmiski, as part of the Blueberry Factors project, Dr. Paweł Krawiec, together with Krzysztof Gruszczyk from Natura Expert company, conducted experiments using natural biostimulants of plant origin. Their goal was to verify, read more

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Intensive blueberry harvests are underway - this week it is clearly visible both in stores, markets, individual sellers' offers, and in retail chains. There are indeed more fruits and unlike last week, they are already. read more

After the political changes in 1989, the state cooperatives were dissolved, leading to fluctuations in the entire agricultural sector, while today raspberry cultivation is slowly gaining importance again. According to statistical data from the Ministry of Agriculture in Sofia, last year... read more

Moderate temperatures and occasional rainfall are ideal conditions for the development of the spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii. This pest poses a serious threat to soft fruit crops, especially blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. In recent years, its presence has been increasingly noted. read more

The current season confirms that quality allows for achieving a good price. However, "all that glitters is not gold" - rising production costs make profitability require special attention today. Precise management, accurate selection of varieties adapted to technology. read more

In the village of Doleck, in the Skierniewice region, blueberry harvesting is currently taking place at Mirosław Garliński's farm. This is a plantation with a 25-year history and an area of ​​20 hectares. In the 2025 season, fruit production is facing difficult conditions here, however. read more

In 2024, global revenues from the export of strawberries (fresh and frozen) reached an impressive 5.77 billion USD, marking a year-on-year increase of 19.6% and a significant growth of 47.9% compared to 2020. read more

Indonesia has recently approved the import of fresh Peruvian blueberries, making it the latest market to do so. read more

Protecting autumn raspberries before blooming is a stage that requires precise planning and the use of appropriate protective measures. As emphasized by experts Tomasz Gasparski from Bayer and Dr. Paweł Krawiec, coordinator of the Raspberry Factors project, proper actions are crucial. read more

Plantatorzy borówki przewidują znaczący wzrost sprzedaży w tym roku, prognozując wzrost o 25 procent do końca 2025 roku. read more

The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has announced the launch of a new marketing campaign, featuring two ads celebrating the immense benefits of blueberries in every bite or handful. read more

As reported by the Statistical Office of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the cultivation area for strawberries this year is just under 700 hectares. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, strawberries are being harvested contrary to the national trend, where a 4% lower strawberry harvest is predicted. read more

Drosophila suzukii, also known as the spotted wing drosophila, is one of the most dangerous pests in blueberry crops. It lays eggs in healthy, ripening fruits, and the damage becomes apparent rapidly during harvest. How to reduce the risk of infestation while simultaneously controlling the pest. read more

The blueberry season is at its peak in Poland. The last week of July is the time when the market witnesses the highest supply of fruits. Both varieties typical for this period and later ones, which in normal seasons are ready for harvest at the same time, are ripe for picking. read more

Peru is consistently strengthening its position in the export of frozen strawberries. In 2024, over 34,000 tons were exported, valued at around 62.5 million USD, with 95% of the volume being frozen products. The main recipient was the United States (about 50%). read more