Blueberries

The average price of blackberries has increased significantly this week. Prices have risen from last week's average of £6.35 per kilogram to £9.23 per kilogram. This represents an increase of £2.88, which is a 45% rise week-on-week. On the other hand, red currants have experienced a decrease in average prices. read more

Berry Fresh is rozszerzają swoją ofertę przekąsek o Blueberry Bites™, pucharek przekąska o wadze 7 uncji, wypełniony premium, specjalnie wyhodowanymi borówkami, zaprojektowanymi pod kątem smaku i konsystencji. "Naszym celem w przypadku Blueberry Bites jest dotarcie do konsumentów tam, gdzie się znajdują — w ruchu, zajętych, szukających zdrowszych przekąsek." read more

The situation on the industrial raspberry market has been extremely dynamic in recent months. In many countries, due to unfavorable weather conditions, there has been a dramatic decrease in production. In others, thanks to technological advancements, both yields and fruit quality have improved. read more

The Blueberry brand OZblu, managed by United Exports, will be unveiling its new Chinese brand name, 蓝有 (Lán Yǒu), at the 2025 Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong. This name aims to enhance OZblu's market position in China while maintaining alignment with its worldwide image. The characters 蓝 read more

Po czterech i pół roku badań, europejski projekt BreedingValue zakończył się sukcesem, dostarczając nowe narzędzia, dane i wiedzę, aby zapewnić, że truskawki, maliny i borówki pozostaną odporne, zrównoważone i atrakcyjne dla konsumentów w całej Europie. "Owoce jagodowe należą do" read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of various fruits and vegetables available online. Prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl, with the price poll conducted at the end of each week. In week 35, Hoogvliet supermarket promoted cucumbers by reducing the price by 10 cents. Other supermarkets... read more

Producing blueberries has become one of the fastest-growing agricultural sectors on a global scale. The increasing demand and rising competition have led producers to face challenges such as managing higher labor costs, meeting stricter quality standards, and improving efficiency throughout the production process. read more

There are two most important berry events coming up in September. On the 5th and 6th of September, the final meetings of two flagship projects will take place in Karczmiska near Opole Lubelskie. On the 5th of September (Friday), blueberry growers will gather for the final meeting of the 6th edition. read more

"Oishii's founder and CEO, Hiroki Koga, announced at today's JPFA Symposium that eventually, they aim to sell strawberries for 500 yen (~€2.80) per box. In the early days, Oishii berries were sold for $50 a box, but prices have gradually decreased to $20 and now." read more

The new study describes a novel method for isolating individual cells (protoplasts) from the leaf tissue of raspberry microplants grown in sterile tissue culture, report the researchers. read more

OZblu, the premium blueberry brand owned by United Exports, will introduce a trademarked Chinese brand name 蓝有 (Lán Yǒu) at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 in Hong Kong. read more

Fall Creek is expanding its team in southern Chile to take advantage of the region's suitability for growing varieties with high cold requirements. These varieties are predominantly cultivated in Chile to satisfy the global demand for high-quality fruit during the country's natural production season. read more

The organic farm of Bożena and Sławomir Fiutko from Brzostówka (Lublin province) has been specializing in the cultivation of berries and vegetables for the fresh market for years. The key role in their technology is played by Natura Ekspert products, which - as the growers emphasize - read more

A study published in the journal Nutrients investigated the effects of early-life consumption of blueberries on allergy-related symptoms, gut microbiota, and immune biomarkers. The period of complementary feeding is seen as crucial for influencing immune development, dietary habits, and the progression of gut microbes. read more

The end of August and the beginning of September is the time when blueberry growers should not only think about summarizing the harvest season but primarily about preparing the plants for winter dormancy. This year, an unusually rapid commencement is being observed. read more

GP Graders has announced the launch of its new sorting and grading machine for blueberries, featuring a fully sanitary design. read more

Strawberries and asparagus are the ultimate harbingers of spring in the product range and enjoy a high status among consumers. However, what the customer doesn't see are the increasingly challenging conditions that producers are facing. Not only weather extremes such as frost, read more