Blueberries

Persistent frosts and a stable snow cover can benefit blueberry plantations. According to experienced growers, the current course of winter resembles conditions from years ago and supports the proper winter dormancy of the plants. read more

India's blueberry market is now relying more on domestic supply as imports from Peru and Chile have dropped to nearly zero, according to Karan Parashar, Director of Exotic Imports Pvt. Ltd. Parashar mentioned that Peru has already completed 80% of its production, with only limited fruit left from mountain farms. Chile, on the other hand, primarily exports most of its berries to Europe. read more

The Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, Freshuelva, has incorporated 46 workers from Mauritania into its member companies. The workers are already in the province and have joined the current strawberry campaign as part of a circular migration pilot project developed. read more

Avocado and French beans are common crops in Rwanda, while strawberries are less prevalent. Evergreen Holding, the owner of AgriBloom Farms and Pure Harvest Farms, cultivates all three crops. AgriBloom Farms is currently utilizing 200 hectares of land in Bugesera, a region located southeast of Kigali. Out of this, 168 hectares are dedicated to agricultural activities. read more

For many years, Früchte Widmann has focused not only on marketing but also specifically on its own berry cultivation. After starting its own production in Romania in 2007, further cultivation projects were continuously established – today, the southern German company is active on a total of. read more

The only dogwood orchard in Ukraine and the largest in Europe, Famberry, is currently located in an occupied territory. However, its owners continue to produce dogwood delicacies and have gone even further by launching processing of a new crop for the company – pumpkin, writes EastFruit. read more

Ceny chilijskich wiśni nadal pozostają na spadkowym trendzie w tym tygodniu. Główne odmiany obecnie dostępne na rynku to Kordia i Regina, z mniejszymi ilościami Lapins i Sweetheart. Ceny wielu partii spadły o około 20% w porównaniu z zeszłym tygodniem. Obecnie, odniesienie. read more

The winter berry season in Morocco has started on the usual schedule, but is progressing at a slower pace due to colder weather and overcast conditions, as reported by Nabil Belmkaddem from Morocco's BestBerry. read more

The Chinese importer/exporter RiverKing International currently has blueberries from the Yunnan Province in southwestern China. Oliver Peng from the company mentioned that these blueberries are of the Sekoya variety. The blueberries from Yunnan are available from October to May in the southwest region and from July to... read more

Per capita consumption of fruit was 69 kg in 2024/2025. In contrast, per capita consumption of vegetables was 99 kg. At the same time, avocado consumption rose to 120,000 tons in 2024. Mathematically, this corresponds to about 1.5 kg of avocados per capita per year, while strawberries only read more

Earlier this month, the decision was made in Prince Edward Island (PEI) not to establish a proposed wild blueberry marketing board. This decision came after a meeting with the PEI Marketing Council to determine the recommendation on whether such a board should be formed. While there was initially a 60 read more

PackXpert, a division of the Kivits Logistic Group, specializes in grape packing as its primary business. The company, located in Waalwijk, strives to maintain consistent high quality standards every day. "The GearStation is instrumental in helping us achieve this," says Nathan Mostert of PackXpert. "The machine is a powerful tool for gaining a competitive advantage." read more

The demand for blueberries is increasing significantly in India, but the seasonal transition is reducing availability and causing a supply gap for the upcoming months. Importers are increasing air freight and planning for the next local season, while the market is getting ready for a stronger preference for blueberries. read more

Imported goods from Namibia, Peru, and South Africa were the main sources of the supply. It seems that deliveries from Namibia had increased, with various IFG varieties selling at high prices, as reported by the German BLE. In Berlin, the IFG 19, also known as Candy Hearts or strawberry grapes, were selling for up to EUR 9 (USD). read more

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. intends to launch the high-chill blueberry variety Sekoya® Nova 'FC15-173' at Fruit Logistica 2026. This variety is suitable for mid-late season production areas and adds to the Sekoya blueberry collection, providing coverage for the entire production calendar. read more

Strawberry growers and exporters in Egypt are facing challenges this season due to oversupply, high production costs, and expensive export expenses. Nihal Abdelghaffar, CEO of Accretive Corp for Agriculture, highlighted the situation, stating, "There is significant pressure on prices, which is impacting both producers and exporters. read more

Peru has become a key hub for blueberry production in the region, with Lima playing a crucial role in technical and commercial coordination. Following the success of past events, an international industry meeting dedicated to blueberries will once again be held in the Peruvian capital. read more