Blueberries

On the evening of June 6, 2025, a severe thunderstorm cell passed through the town of Nidek in Małopolska, Poland. It lasted only eight minutes, but caused massive damage. "It was a tragedy," recalls Zbigniew Zacny, a blueberry grower. "Hail destroyed everything I had." read more

The Morocco Berry Conference 2025 will be held on November 13 in Agadir, bringing together professionals from across the berry industry for a day of technical discussions, networking, and knowledge exchange. Now in its sixth year, the conference has become a key platform for growers, researchers,... read more

Cranberries remain the most consumed berry in Latvia due to their long shelf life, according to the Latvian Fruit Growers Association (LAA). This season, the harvest at Latgale Cranberries, based in Ludza municipality near the Latvian-Russian border, has been notably high, with 50 tons harvested. read more

Coöperatie Hoogstraten expects the peak weeks of autumn strawberry production to take place over the next fortnight. The cooperative is still very much in the middle of the autumn season but is already keeping an eye on the upcoming winter season. "These two weeks will be the peak weeks of our autumn strawberry production," says the cooperative. read more

Senda, międzynarodowa platforma produkcji i marketingu jagód z siedzibą w Hiszpanii, wzmacnia swoje strategiczne cele dotyczące sprzedaży truskawek, jeżyn, borówek i malin przez cały rok, dzięki znacznemu postępowi w swojej globalnej ekspansji. Ten nacisk na wzrost pozwala firmie uniknąć read more

The produkcja jagód w Ukrainie się stabilizuje pomimo spadku ogólnej produkcji, ponieważ eksport nadal rośnie. Według Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Jagód, produkcja malin zmniejszyła się o 2,700 ton (–7.5%) w 2024 roku. Jednak eksport mrożonych malin nadal rośnie stabilnie, dodając 10,000. read more

Belgian exporter Demargro recently made a significant achievement. The company, established in 1975 and rebranded as Demargro in 1994, has become a recognized entity in the industry. Over the years, Demargro has primarily concentrated on trading five key products: pears, leeks, tomatoes, strawberries, and cauliflower, targeting various markets. read more

This week's signing of the new protocol for imports of South African stonefruit into China has also opened the door for the country's blueberries and cherries. read more

La asociación de bayas española Freshuelva se ha convertido en miembro oficial de la Asamblea de Regiones Europeas Hortícolas (AREFLH), el principal organismo que representa a las regiones de frutas y hortalizas y a las organizaciones de productores de la Unión Europea, con el objetivo de fortalecer la competitividad.

The Spanish berry association Freshuelva has become an official member of the Assembly of European Horticultural Regions (AREFLH), the main body representing fruit and vegetable regions and producer organizations of the European Union, with the aim of strengthening competitiveness. read more

Fragaria Fruits, an Indian agri-tech company specializing in controlled-environment fruit cultivation, has raised $2 million in seed funding led by WEH Ventures, with participation from Rainmatter, Spiral Ventures, and angel investors including Shashi Kumar, CEO of Akshayakalpa Organic. read more

The technical days of the International Asparagus Days and International Berries Days have concluded in Bordeaux, organized by Macfrut, Befve&Co, and Interco Nouvelle-Aquitaine. There were over 125 exhibitors and 1200 visitors from more than 25 countries around the world. The focus was on... read more

"The year that is coming to an end has confirmed that the Easy raspberry line is positioning itself as a high-level solution on the global market. Thanks to some characteristics shared by the varieties, such as easy harvesting, long shelf-life, and variety complementarity, these raspberries are" read more

The value of Andalusian strawberry exports increased by 9 percent to slightly over €665 million in the 2024/25 season, as per data from the Andalusian Regional Government’s Price Observatory. The shipment volume also grew by 3 percent to 210,107 tonnes. read more

The technical days of the International Asparagus Days and International Berries Days in Bordeaux have successfully concluded, attracting top global experts in asparagus and berries. There were over 125 exhibitors and 1200 visitors from more than 25 countries. read more

A new chapter is beginning at MBG Marketing as Brian Bocock steps in as chief executive officer, effective November 1, 2025. Bocock is a lifelong grower, innovator, and respected leader, with roots that run deep in the blueberry fields. Bocock's 36-year journey with the company began in the [...] read more

Huelva is known as a region for berry cultivation, but few are aware of the potential for growing Goji berries. The province's excellent weather conditions and the increasing demand for superfoods are creating a great opportunity for farmers and entrepreneurs. "At our nursery in the heart of read more

After participating in Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid, Food Freshly introduced new advancements in extending the shelf-life of blueberries and other delicate fruits. The company will also be showcasing these technologies at the Global Produce & Floral Show (GPFS) in Anaheim this week. read more

Dostawa borówek z Peru nabiera tempa. „Podczas gdy ilości z Perunie były początkowo niskie, produkcja od tego czasu przyspieszyła i kraj jest obecnie dominatorem globalnej podaży” - mówi Sarah Consalo, dyrektor finansowy i dyrektor ds. partnerstw globalnych w firmie Consalo Family Farms. „Obecnie eksport" read more