Blueberries

W miarę jak sektor jagód borówki nadal skupia się na efektywności i delikatnym obchodzeniu się z produktami, pojawiają się nowe technologie, które mają sprostać rosnącym wymaganiom dotyczącym jakości. Nowe rozwiązanie sortowania optycznego będzie przyczyniać się do tego - mówi Piotr Milewski, CEO Milbor PMC: "Nasz sortownik optyczny MXM Sorter BN.2 reprezentuje najnowszą generację." read more

In the latest RaboResearch report, we can read that the blueberry market is experiencing a steady growth in global demand. Annual consumption per capita in the USA has reached 1.3 kg, and demand in EU countries remains strong despite fluctuations in fruit prices. read more

Last week we examined, thanks to the analysis of the Monitor Ortofrutta (click here), how berries are experiencing an extraordinary growth period, with trends often reaching double digits. Overall, since the beginning of the year, sales of berries in large-scale retail distribution are. read more

The Summer Berry Company has doubled its British winter strawberry production, with glasshouse strawberries now being available from six major UK retailers during the colder months. read more

Egypt's Fresh All Green is optimistic about the upcoming strawberry campaign, with strong export expectations. The vertically integrated grower-exporter mentioned that the season started in mid-November and will continue until April. read more

La asociación de bayas española Freshuelva ha firmado alianzas estratégicas con tres nuevos colaboradores a medida que continúa fortaleciendo su red colaborativa para impulsar la competitividad, eficiencia y alcance internacional de sus miembros.

The Spanish berry association Freshuelva has signed strategic partnerships with three new stakeholders as it continues to strengthen its collaborative network to boost the competitiveness, efficiency, and international reach of its members. read more

Innovar Global and Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) have partnered to introduce and develop an extensive portfolio of new strawberry genetics in New Zealand over the next five years. Developed in Italy, the CIV strawberry programme brings some of Europe and the UK’s leading new day. read more

Truskawki w Stanach Zjednoczonych będą niezwykle ograniczone pod względem dostępności w najbliższej przyszłości. "Nadchodzące dwa tygodnie to podwójny czerwony alarm dla dostaw truskawek. Będzie bardzo, bardzo, bardzo trudno" - mówi Steve Johnston z G.W. Palmer & Co. Inc. Sytuacja ta następuje po znaczącej burzy deszczowej ze stanu Kalifornia. read more

Fruitist (formerly Agrovision) has entered into a strategic partnership with Elifab and Mat Exakta, both part of the Ellips Group, to supply sorting, packing, and AI grading technology for blueberry packhouses in multiple countries. The agreement was formalized by Steve Magami of Fruitist. read more

The global supply of blueberries continues to grow and diversify, driven by exports exceeding expectations and the entry of new origins that are reshaping international balances. This is what emerges from the new report "Blueberry Update 2025" published by Rabobank. read more

Consumers in the UK will be able to purchase British-grown strawberries during Christmas as The Summer Berry Company has expanded its production to a 12-month cycle by utilizing LED technology. The company, located near Chichester, now grows strawberries on a commercial scale year-round by simulating spring conditions. read more

Blueberry is currently one of the fastest-growing crops in Poland and worldwide. The increasing market demands have led growers to work intensively on developing a new generation of varieties that not only yield higher crops, but more importantly, are better equipped to cope with the market requirements. read more

The autumn propagation of greenhouse strawberries has been smooth thus far. Volumes are meeting or falling below expectations, and prices have remained steady. A recent period of warm weather, with temperatures reaching 18 degrees in Limburg, has led to an increase in supply this week. Consequently, auction volumes in Belgium and the Netherlands have risen. read more

The raspberry season of 2025 is coming to an end. Although on some farms the final raspberry harvest in tunnels is still ongoing, it is already the culmination of this year's production. Raspberry cultivation in tunnels is developing exceptionally intensively in Poland - new facilities are appearing, the industry is growing. read more

RaboResearch's most recent blueberry market report shows ongoing growth in global demand, with US per capita consumption surpassing 1.3kg per year and robust EU demand despite price fluctuations. read more

Lidl został koronowany Detalicznym Sprzedawcą Roku 2025 przez Brytyjskich Producentów Jagód na corocznym wydarzeniu detalicznym stowarzyszenia upraw. read more

In week 44, compared to the previous one, the average price of fruit and vegetables sold by weight continues to decrease, while volumes are increasing with less intensity, and turnover shows a further decline. Among the channels, the discount channel is recording the most negative performance. read more

Flowpack Systems, the Southern African distributor and agents for Elifab Solutions, installed the first Elifab blueberry sorter with Ellips True-AI in the North West Province earlier this year. The key feature of True-AI is its ability to recognize both the calyx and the stem. read more