Blueberries

Drosophila suzukii is one of the sworn enemies of small fruit growers, such as raspberries, blueberries, wild strawberries, and blackberries. Containment strategies mainly focus on the use of insecticides, but the results are often not sufficient to prevent damage. read more

The main trading partner for producers in Peru is still the United States, which receives over half of the exports (53% – 135,000 tons). However, diversification is currently a priority: 25% of exports go to the European Union, 14% to China, and 5% to the United Kingdom. read more

The Polish berry group Fieldstone is looking forward to the upcoming year with optimism. This family-run company cultivates raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and red currants, but is most renowned for its cranberry production, being the largest producer of this fruit in Europe. read more

Peruvian fruit exports exceeded $6 billion in 2024, as reported by Desilú León Chempén, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur). Blueberries were the top exported fruit, bringing in over $2 billion, followed by avocados with more than $1.3 billion. León Chempén emphasized this achievement. read more

The data from the Agency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture allows us to collect and analyze data on the production of various crop species every year. For several years now, there has been a growing trend in the cultivation area of this particular species. In the last 4 years, there has been an increase. read more

The supply of blueberries is expected to remain stable through the first quarter of 2025. Tim Youmans, VP of sales for California Giant Berry Farms, stated, "Overall, our production forecast for 2025 is projected to be slightly higher than in 2024." Currently, the company is sourcing blueberries from Mexico, Peru, and Chile. read more

Agricrafters, a Romanian agricultural company, has launched a project to establish Europe's largest blueberry plantation. Currently managing 40 hectares of blueberry fields, the company aims to expand cultivation significantly. In 2024, Agricrafters initiated planting on new land spanning. read more

The new year is expected to bring moderate growth for Peruvian agricultural exports, according to consultancy Fresh Fruit Peru. They predict a 2 percent growth rate in a conservative scenario for 2025, with blueberries leading the way and products like cocoa and coffee also contributing to this growth. read more

The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has received a grant of $1.5 million from the second round of the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). read more

Each cultivation region in Germany reported damages following the night frosts in April, starting from apples and berries to plums. The producers in eastern Germany were particularly hard hit with severe cuts across the entire range of fruits. But also in spring and summer... read more

A team of researchers from the Strawberry Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology group of the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural, Fisheries, Food, and Organic Production Research and Training (Ifapa) in Malaga have identified specific regions of the strawberry genome for enhancing its firmness. read more

Hortifrut Perú has recently achieved a milestone by successfully completing its first blueberry shipment to China through the newly inaugurated Port of Chancay. The shipment, which included 32 containers, arrived in the Asian country on December 18, with the ports of Shanghai and Hong Kong as the targeted destinations. read more

Among the European top leaders. read more

As reported by Freshuelva, an association of berry fruit producers from the Huelva region in Spain, in the 2025 season the area of ​​cultivation of these fruits increased by 4% and reached 12,274 hectares. The largest percentage increase was observed

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Not long ago, most farms stopped using artificial lighting for cultivation in winter because of the energy crisis. At that time, there were questions about whether lighted cultivation would make a comeback or if local strawberries and tomatoes would only be available in summer. However, the following years quickly provided answers to these questions. read more

The Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency (GCCA) has completed its assessment of the competitive landscape in the blueberry sector, covering the period from 2020 to the first ten months of 2024. This examination was launched in response to requests from local growers seeking to analyze competition. read more