Blueberries

Lidl has issued an urgent recall of four Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars due to the potential presence of plastic pieces, making them unsafe to consume. The affected products are Alesto Cocoa & Orange, Blueberry Muffin, Salted Caramel, and Berry flavors, all in 5x35g pack sizes. read more

International Asparagus Days and International Berries Days are joining forces. They are teaming up for a single big event scheduled from October 7th to 10th, 2025 in Bordeaux. A double appointment consisting of technical visits, exhibition area, field demonstrations, workshops, and fair tours. All of this. read more

Piper Cherries, located in Kent, is gearing up for the start of the English cherry season. Rachel Piper mentioned that everything is going well so far. The family grows cherries on a 12-hectare farm, along with strawberries and pears on other sites. "It seems like we will have a slightly early harvest this year," said Rachel. read more

The symptoms of this disease appear intriguingly. In the 2025 season, there is an exceptionally early and intense occurrence of raspberry rust, caused by the fungus Phragmidium rubi-ideai. Weather conditions - fluctuating temperatures and increased humidity. read more

There are those who make luxury their specialty, even in the fruit and vegetable sector: we are talking about the Japanese brand Elly Amai. We had already talked about it when the brand launched Erewhon in US supermarkets, a strawberry priced at $19 each (click here for more details). read more

"Simon Schumacher, spokesperson for the Association of South German Asparagus and Strawberry, mentioned that the asparagus season had a slow start due to cold weather, but with a few weeks of sunny days, the demand for asparagus has increased along with the rising temperatures." read more

Znany hodowca jagód z Kenta, Hugh Lowe Farms, eksploruje nowy sposób wykorzystania energii słonecznej w uprawie truskawek i malin dzięki swojemu projektowi „Electric Berry”.

Renowned Kent berry grower Hugh Lowe Farms is exploring a new way of using solar power in strawberry and raspberry cultivation through its ‘Electric Berry’ project. read more

Waitrose has introduced a limited-edition range of British King Strawberries, which are twice the size of the retailer's regular berry selection. read more

The UK has joined California and Mexico as one of three strategic sites operated by Driscoll’s worldwide for cutting-edge research and development in berries. read more

Berry marketer Driscoll's is confident that it can reverse an April court decision that ruled in favor of California Berry Cultivars (CBC). Driscoll's continues to accuse CBC of illegally using patented strawberry varieties in its breeding program. read more

Serbia continues to be a top exporter of frozen raspberries in terms of value, but is expected to have a difficult 2025 season due to decreasing yields. In contrast, Serbia's main competitors, Poland and Ukraine, are optimistic about achieving higher prices despite the weather affecting their plantations. Yulia Tymoshenko from read more

In a significant development for India's fresh produce industry, Mr. Dinesh Shinde, CEO and founder of Anusaya Fresh India Pvt. Ltd., and Mr. Bilal Issa, Trade Director of SanLucar, a globally renowned brand in fruits and vegetables, have announced a strategic partnership between Anusaya Fresh and SanLucar. read more

A Market Orientation Mission to the Netherlands for Ukrainian companies in the (organic) frozen berry industry has been announced. The main products for this mission are strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants, and blueberries. The mission will take place from Tuesday, the 20th to... read more

The British berry industry is a significant contributor to the UK economy, with total grower revenue reaching an estimated £577 million in 2023. This figure represents the farmgate value of UK-grown berries, excluding imports and retail margins. The sector supports 16,317 full-time equivalent jobs. read more

We are currently in a crucial period for blueberries – the flowering phase. Unfortunately, this year, producers are struggling with unpredictable drops in temperature, which brings serious cultivation challenges. What precautions can we take to secure

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Aby odpowiedzieć na zmieniające się potrzeby rynku, Battistini Vivai przyjął strategię patrzenia w przyszłość skupioną na innowacji i eksperymentach. "Jesteśmy podekscytowani wprowadzeniem naszej pierwszej odmiany, Blueberica Nordica (A81) do testów pilotażowych - opracowanej we współpracy z Commercial Alfa (Chile), Caliplant." read more

The Macfrut trade fair, which took place last week in Rimini, was a good opportunity to examine the market for berries in Italy - of course on a micro scale. During the fair, I also visited several shops in Rimini to check out their selection, prices, read more

Morocco's berry sector has been growing rapidly in recent years. The country has positioned itself among the world's largest suppliers of raspberries and blueberries, as well as strawberries. This growth has been accompanied by the success of companies like iBerry, which has played a significant role in this expansion. read more

Colina Fruits supplies blueberries year-round and collaborates with major producing countries. "Huelva, Spain, is our main source, but this year has been challenging," says Will Hill, Director at Colina Fruits. "There have been none of the usual peaks in read more