Blueberries

Last week, preceding the cold April weekend, we recorded a conversation between Dr. Paweł Krawiec from Horti Team and Krzysztof Gruszczyk from Natura Expert. It concerned the use of non-microbiological biostimulants in the cultivation of berry plants.

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California Berry Cultivars, LLC (CBC) announced that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California has granted its motion for summary judgment in the lawsuit filed by Driscoll's, Inc., resolving all of Driscoll's claims against CBC in CBC's favor. read more

Peruvian blueberry exports are accelerating in the current campaign - started in May 2024 and running until April 2025 - with the quantities shipped expected to reach 324 thousand tons (+44%), for a value exceeding the 2 billion dollar threshold. read more

The National Food Authority has established guidelines for dealing with non-compliance with legal standards for imported products. When discrepancies are detected, the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) is informed immediately. In February 2025, there was an incident involving 52 kg of strawberries. read more

On March 31st, the first box of local strawberries was harvested at the sustainable greenhouse of Obsthof Mann in the German Altes Land region. Owner Tobias Mann confirms that the first larger quantities of the Sonsation variety will be harvested and available on the market about a week later. "We intentionally read more

When inspecting strawberry plantations after winter, you may encounter various types of crown damage resulting from winter conditions and low temperatures. Some of them can significantly weaken the plants at the beginning of spring. Others are not as harmful and can be easily remedied. read more

On many highbush blueberry plantations, several varieties usually grow. This is also the case at the Blueberry Factory project, where we already have over twenty different new varieties of this species. Through cooperation with companies such as Yara Poland, we have successfully arranged fertilization (top dressing) in such a way that the plants receive all the necessary nutrients. read more

Spring is a time of intense work on strawberry plantations, but also a period of anxiety - especially for those who have to face the risk of frost. In recent years, weather variability, frequent temperature drops, and strong winds have forced growers to implement read more

At Van Overbeke, the new strawberry season will really kick off next week. "The first picking is scheduled for next week, but people are already in happy anticipation, and so are we. In any case, it looks promising. The strawberries are thickening well, so we expect to get nice sizes," says. read more

Fruit and vegetable producers in Lower Saxony, as well as asparagus and berry producers, are watching the ongoing coalition negotiations in Berlin with concern. The reason for this concern is the proposed increase in the minimum wage to €15 by 2026, which is a demand put forth by the coalition partner SPD. Claus Schliecker, read more

At Van Overbeke, the new strawberry season will really kick off next week. "The first picking is scheduled for next week, but people are already in happy anticipation, and so are we. In any case, it looks promising. The strawberries are thickening well, so we expect to get nice sizes," says. read more

Badanie wykazało, że 88% Belgów nie kupuje jeżyn. "Jest to zatem mniej znany produkt z dużym potencjałem wzrostu" - mówi Miguel Demaeght, Dyrektor Działu Owoców w BelOrta. Wskazuje on na Wielką Brytanię, gdzie ta odmiana miękkich owoców sprzedaje się znacznie lepiej. A także na Kanadę, gdzie 340 read more

The Egyptian blueberry season started in January and is expected to end in May. The current period is experiencing a high volume of harvest, while Morocco, Egypt's main competitor, is having a slower harvest pace. Karim Fayed, Operations Manager at Fayed Agricultural Development Company. read more

Grey mold is one of the most serious threats in strawberry cultivation, especially in high humidity conditions and when conditions are favorable for the growth of fungi (e.g. prolonged rainy periods). This disease causes fruit rot and a drastic decrease in their quality, which read more

The upcoming frost this weekend necessitates the protection of plantations. It's advisable to cover strawberries and raspberries with agrotextiles to shield them from temperature drops. Where to buy agrotextiles and which fabric to choose? We have checked the prices.

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In the first days of April, we are meeting with Agata Kawecka from Yara Poland company to discuss the raspberry fertilization program for raspberries grown in soil in a plastic tunnel. In tunnels where the raspberries have been properly prepared for wintering and the plants have not been damaged. read more

The Terminal Muelle Sur (TMS) at the Port of Callao handled agricultural shipments worth US$3.666 billion (FOB) in 2024, including flagship products such as avocados, grapes, and blueberries, according to DP World. read more

The Terminal Muelle Sur (TMS) at the Port of Callao handled agricultural shipments worth US$3.67bn (FOB) in 2024, including flagship products such as avocados, grapes, and blueberries, according to DP World. read more

The Spanish strawberry association Freshuelva has announced the preliminary results of its pilot clinical trial with the University of Huelva (UHU) regarding the potential benefits of strawberry consumption for the menstrual health of young women. read more