Blueberries

A robot that does not stop in front of foliage and can accurately distinguish ripe strawberries: this is the innovation coming from Washington State University (WSU), where a team of researchers has developed a prototype capable of harvesting fruit hidden among the leaves. The system - is read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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The Scottish berry company Angus Soft Fruits has stated that robots have been assisting them in protecting their crops during one of the hottest summers on record. read more

A new collaboration between New Zealand and Saudi Arabian strawberry companies has been formalized as one of five partnerships during a New Zealand government trade visit to Riyadh. read more

We are excited to announce that Auchan Poland, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Central Europe, will be joining us at Fresh Market 2025! read more

Planasa has named Ronnie Kersten as the Business Development Director for Northern Europe, starting in October 2025. Kersten brings over 20 years of experience in the berry industry, specializing in blueberries and strawberries. He has previously held positions at Legro, Fall Creek Farm &... read more

Po suchszącej zimie niż zwykle, winnice i sady na Przylądku Zachodnim szybko rozwijają się w stronę wczesnej wiosny. Krzewy winorośli pączkują, sady cytrusowe kwitną, a proces zapylania borówki jest już w dużej mierze zakończony. Od lipca Duwan Jackson i jego koledzy z firmy DFM Technologies, wiodącej firmie w branży

After a drier-than-normal winter, vineyards and orchards in the Western Cape are surging ahead to an early spring. Grapevines are budding, citrus orchards are flowering, and blueberry pollination is largely complete. Since July, Duwan Jackson and his colleagues at DFM Technologies, a leading read more

A dozen Mauritanian companies, supported by the National Society for Rural Development (SONADER), are getting ready to participate in the Fruit Attraction trade show in the country's newly built pavilion. The event offers a valuable platform for growers to connect with potential new clients, with SONADER's backing. read more

Egypt has transitioned from being a minor player in the blueberry industry to emerging as a significant player that is already attracting interest from numerous companies in Europe and the Americas. Two companies, one Spanish and one Dutch, have recognized the potential of the country and are working on projects using their own genetic resources. read more

​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

Plant Sciences Genetics is a research field that focuses on understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying plant traits and behaviors. This field combines principles of genetics and plant science to improve crop yield, resilience, and quality.

In terms of operations, researchers in Plant Sciences Genetics use various techniques such as genome sequencing, gene editing, and quantitative genetics to study plant genomes and identify genes responsible for specific traits. By identifying these genes, scientists can develop new plant varieties through selective breeding or genetic engineering.

Additionally, Plant Sciences Genetics research often involves studying the interactions between plants and their environment, including responses to stressors such as drought, pests, and diseases. This research aims to develop plants that are more adaptable to changing environmental conditions and can contribute to sustainable agriculture practices.

Overall, Plant Sciences Genetics plays a crucial role in advancing plant breeding and biotechnology to address global food security challenges and improve agricultural sustainability. read more

On September 5th, the final of the Blueberry Factory 2025 project took place in Karczmiska. It was a great opportunity to summarize the effects of the whole season and present the latest research results in the field of blueberry protection. One of the speakers was Dr. Paweł Szymczak. read more

Feeding infants blueberries as one of their first solid foods may help enhance their immune systems, decrease allergy symptoms, and promote gut development, according to new research from the University of Colorado Anschutz. The study, published in Nutrients and Frontiers in Nutrition, suggests that introducing blueberries early in a baby's diet may have these beneficial effects. read more

The market figures for this week show contrasting trends in various fruit categories compared to the averages from the previous week. Apples in the "Other Mid-Season" category saw a significant decrease in value, dropping from £1.29 per kilogram to £1.11. This £0.18 decrease indicates read more

On November 26-27, 2025, the second edition of a unique event dedicated to producers, advisors, and all enthusiasts of berry cultivation will take place - Berry Forum 2025 - 2nd International Strawberry-Raspberry Conference. These are two intense days filled with... read more

Borówki są najszybciej rosnącą kategorią owoców jagodowych zarówno pod względem hodowli, jak i konsumpcji. "W przypadku borówek obserwujemy wiele działań hodowlanych, prowadzących do uzyskania lepszych odmian" - mówi Philip Symons z North Bay Produce. "Podobne procesy zachodzą również w przypadku innych owoców jagodowych, jednak borówki zajmują w tej dziedzinie czołową pozycję." read more