Blueberries

The James Hutton Institute has announced the successful development of the UK's first domestically bred blueberry, named "Highland Charm," created at its Invergowrie research facility in Scotland. The result of a decade of work, this cultivar was selected from over 300 unique crosses of the native. read more

In mid-July of this year, the picturesque areas of the Fall Creek® nursery and demonstration fields in Meterik, the Netherlands, became the center of a European discussion on the future of blueberry cultivation. On July 15-16, 2025, the Field + Forum event took place there. read more

In October 2025, another edition of the "Small Farms Development Program" will be launched. This is a great opportunity for small producers of berries to apply for support of up to 120,000 PLN for the development of their farms. Applications are submitted electronically. The deadline read more

"Zeszłego tygodnia wybrano o milion tack więcej w porównaniu z tym samym tygodniem sprzed roku, a mimo to pozostajemy z kilkoma milionami tacek zaległości w bieżącym roku. Witajcie w kalifornijskim rolnictwie!" - mówi Dan Crowley, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w firmie Gem-Pack Berries, LLC., w kontekście obecnie trwającego sezonu truskawkowego. read more

18,600 tons of strawberries were produced outdoors and 13,300 tons were produced under high walkable protective covers including greenhouses. Strawberries are grown on 2,400 hectares in 2025, a decrease of 4.2% compared to the previous year. read more

The cultivation area of productive asparagus in the asparagus season of 2025 was approximately 3,400 hectares. This represented a decrease of nearly 160 hectares compared to the previous year. The harvest quantity also decreased by 1,500 tons to 18,700 tons compared to 2024. read more

According to preliminary estimates from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), only 75,500 tons of strawberries were harvested in German fields this year – the lowest result since 1995, when 68,800 tons were obtained. This represents a decrease of 4% compared to. read more

Many berry fruit growers are facing the consequences of extreme weather phenomena this season. Some of them, such as hail damage, require long-term rebuilding and regenerative measures. As part of the "Blueberry Factory" for three years read more

The blueberry season is in full swing at the Schrijnwerkers family farm in Oudsbergen, Flanders. So far, the season has been satisfactory for grower Frans, although he notes that market pressure from abroad is gradually increasing. "We'll now have to see what consumers are truly willing to pay." read more

In 2025, the open-field strawberry output in Germany decreased to 75,500 tons, marking the lowest yield in three decades and 4% less than the levels in 2024. Open-field asparagus production also declined to 98,900 tons, the smallest quantity since 2010. This reduction is attributed to decreased cultivation areas. read more

From the end of August 2025, Nergi® will return to European shelves in the fruit berry section for a three-month season of freshness, environmental commitment, and a bold, modern new visual identity. Sustainable production. Nergi mini kiwi, a brand owned and licensed by Sofruileg, is easy to eat. read more

The Peruvian blueberry industry is preparing for a breakthrough season in 2025/26 - forecasts indicate over 400,000 tons of exports, representing a growth of around 25% compared to the previous season. As highlighted by Luis Miguel Vegas, General Manager of Proarándanos,

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Driscoll's has once again achieved a significant milestone for its berries by winning the title of best blackberry at the Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Snack Awards. read more

As the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) further reports, this would be the lowest harvest volume since 1995 (68,800 t). The currently estimated strawberry harvest in open fields is therefore 4% below the already very low strawberry harvest of 2024, which was 78,600 t, and falls below the average. read more

The development of the yield area is expected to continue its declining trend, with a decrease of 4% compared to last year. The yield per hectare reached 4.6 tons in 2024, showing a slight recovery (+2%), but was slightly below the ten-year average. read more

Several trends identified in the first issue of 2018 have continued, including the growing importance of Latin America for the export of fresh fruit, the ongoing consumer demand for blueberries and avocados, as well as the dominance of the USA and Europe. read more

According to the latest figures from the association, berry sales this year are currently 24% higher than in the same period last year. Almost all major retail chains are reporting increased sales of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. The background for this development is... read more

The marketing of summer fruits such as strawberries and watermelons is still in full swing. "Watermelons are currently being supplied to us from Italy, Spain, and Turkey, and are being very well-received. I would describe the price differences between the individual countries of origin as... read more