Blueberries

Novafruit, a Quebec-based nursery specializing in the propagation of strawberry plants, has announced the expansion of its operations through a new partnership with Les Entreprises Pitre, one of the largest berry producers in Canada. This collaboration will enable Novafruit to quadruple its production... read more

Justin Mudge's early years in the emerging South African blueberry industry date back thirty years and led to his chairmanship of the industry association BerriesZA for 5 years. He gained recognition during the extended port strike of 2022 when he publicly condemned the damage. read more

Frozen fruits contaminated with Hepatitis A virus have been found in stores of the popular retail chain Albert Heijn. So far, 31 people have reported the issue, and the Dutch equivalent of the sanitary inspectorate suggests that the scale of contamination could be larger. One of the customers

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Case of frozen blueberries in the Netherlands contaminated with hepatitis A virus raises controversy (read also). The Polish Blueberry Growers Association has spoken out on this matter. Below we publish the official statement of this organization.

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Justin Mudge's early years in the emerging South African blueberry industry date back thirty years and led to him chairing the industry association BerriesZA for five years. He gained recognition during the weeks-long port strike in 2022 when he spoke out against the destruction in the mainstream media. read more

As Peru's blueberry harvest volumes have returned to normal levels and exports have increased, the global blueberry market has also returned to normal. Chinese growers are experiencing ideal weather conditions that are enhancing the flavor of blueberries this year. Meanwhile, South Africa's blueberry season, which is ending soon, has witnessed... read more

Justin Mudge's early years in the emerging South African blueberry industry date back thirty years and led to his role as chairman of the industry organization BerriesZA for five years. He gained recognition during the prolonged port strike of 2022 when he spoke out in the mainstream media to criticize the situation. read more

After Albert Heijn's warning regarding potentially contaminated frozen blueberries linked to hepatitis A, the repercussions for both consumers and the supermarket chain are expanding. The recall, which applies to 1-kilogram bags of blueberries with expiration dates up to April 14, 2026, has already read more

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Yes, there is currently a gap in the raspberry market, just before the beginning of the second part of the season in Huelva. "At Grupo Ca'nova, we work with organic raspberries grown exclusively in the province. This year, the start of the season was delayed by several weeks due to the heat, but despite this read more

Popyt na świeże truskawki w Ameryce Północnej jest ogromny. Tylko w samej Kanadzie w 2023 roku importowano ponad 145 046 ton metrycznych tego owocu, głównie z USA lub Meksyku. Jednak importowane owoce często są krytykowane za brak smaku i wartości odżywczych. Poprzez ich użycie read more

As reported by Tomasz Domański, an advisor from Agrosimex company, the issue of pests in strawberries is increasing year by year, and their control is becoming increasingly challenging. An example of this is the raspberry beetle, which has proven to be very difficult to eradicate in recent years. read more

Egipt znacząco zwiększył eksport mrożonych truskawek do Brazylii, z dostawami wzrastającymi 30-krotnie w ciągu ostatnich pięciu lat, według EastFruit. Do końca 2024 roku Egipt wysłał do Brazylii ponad 30 000 ton mrożonych truskawek, o wartości 27 milionów dolarów, ustanawiając nowy rekord wszechczasów. read more

Ecuador is expanding its presence in international markets as a supplier of non-traditional fruits, most recently by exporting blueberries to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Nobis Fruit Company, the company leading this initiative, has projected that its monthly income from blueberry exports read more

The upcoming International Blueberry Conference 2025 will gather industry experts, growers, and researchers to discuss the latest developments in blueberry production and market trends. With a growing demand for top-quality blueberries, especially in international markets, the conference will address various aspects of the industry. read more

During the show in Karczmiska, where the Blueberry Factory project, led by Marcin Wereszczuk from FallCreek company, is being implemented, cutting techniques in relation to specific varieties were discussed. The expert emphasized the importance of limiting the number of flower buds and... read more

Blueberries grown in Guangdong, China, are gaining a competitive advantage in terms of freshness and reduced transportation costs because of their proximity to major sales destinations. The planting area is continuously expanding. The Guangzhou Deyu Blueberry Base, situated in the Huadu production area of Guangdong, is leading this trend. read more

Planasa, a company specializing in plant variety research and nursery operations within the berry sector, has announced the appointment of Hans Liekens as the global head of innovation. Liekens brings 30 years of experience in the FMCG and agriculture industries, having held senior roles at. read more

At EARL Les Chambres, located in the Drôme department, the tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, and other produce previously grown in a 3,000m² greenhouse have been replaced by clementines, pomelos, oranges, and avocados. Anthony Oboussier, the head of the French company, discusses the reasons for this transition. read more