Blueberries

The new season of Peruvian blueberries has arrived on the market. Currently, the available brands and quantities are relatively limited, with the main variety being Sekoya Pop, available in sizes 14mm+ and 18mm+. Due to the current consumption environment and the quantity and pricing of. read more

The frozen raspberry market is experiencing dynamic changes. According to analysts at EastFruit, raw material prices for processing rose sharply in early July in both Ukraine and Serbia - two key countries exporting frozen raspberries in Europe. read more

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, in the picturesque village of Olchowiec (Obsza municipality), a special sports event took place - the 1st Blueberry Run. This was the second edition of the "Blueberry Relay", a series of runs organized by the Farmer's Run Foundation. read more

Smith-Perry Berries in Ooltewah is opening their sunflower fields a little early this year. Starting from Sunday, July 13, they will be open with limited hours for visitors to pick stems and buckets. "Come wander through the blooms and pick your own sunshine to take home," the farm announced on Facebook. read more

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In the village of Matcze in Zamojszczyzna, American blueberries have been cultivated for over 30 years. On this family plantation, experience meets a modern approach to agricultural techniques. One of the key elements of cultivating the crops today are biostimulants - natural preparations. read more

In the era of increasingly frequent environmental stresses and variable weather conditions, raspberry producers face challenges that directly impact the health of plants and the quality of the yield. It is also becoming increasingly important to ensure proper soil quality. read more

Po wywołaniu poruszenia w ciągu ostatnich kilku tygodni z powodu swojego limitowanego kanapki z truskawkami i kremem, Marks & Spencer ogłasza teraz plany połączenia technologii sztucznej inteligencji i trzmieli, aby dostarczyć większe, smaczniejsze truskawki. read more

As the UK experiences its third heatwave in four weeks, the country's largest food retailer Tesco anticipates selling nearly 4 million punnets of strawberries, 850,000 melons, 200,000 pineapples, and over 2.2 million packs of grapes in the next five days. read more

The industry association Freshuelva has provided an overview of its 2024/25 strawberry campaign, revealing a total production of 210,345 tonnes, which represents a 5% decrease compared to the previous season. read more

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Hortifrut has launched naturAll, Europe's first on-the-branch blueberry offering, with the goal of revolutionizing the berry industry's approach to freshness and sustainability. By keeping blueberries on their branches, shelf life and quality are improved, creating better sales opportunities for. read more

May and June were characterized by frequent rainfall and limited sunshine in cranberry-producing regions. Despite these conditions, yield expectations remain moderate. The European Union has experienced an 11.5% increase in cranberry imports this year. Cranberry fields that have drainage systems are faring well. read more

In recent years, an increasing threat to berry crops, including blueberries, has been posed by Drosophila suzukii – the spotted-wing drosophila. This invasive species can rapidly destroy a significant portion of the harvest, especially in the later stages. read more

The warm weather and increased hours of sunshine have significantly advanced the growth of soft fruits in the UK. Chris Rose from Asplin's Growers mentioned, "We began harvesting strawberries in small quantities in April, but saw a significant increase in volumes in May with excellent fruit quality. We have had no trouble selling the fruit." read more

Blueberry growers and importers are having a significant economic impact in the United States, contributing nearly $9.1 billion annually, which is equivalent to almost $25 million per day, according to new reports from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC). "The new reports reaffirm what our. read more

The cold and rainy summer in Estonia has affected strawberry growers, leading to a delayed picking season. Normally ripe by June, this year's crop only reached optimal picking conditions in mid-July. Local sellers report that the market in Estonia is still well supplied, with prices at around €6.90 per kilo, ... read more

Istnieje powszechna obawa wśród rodziców dotycząca niskiej jakości śniadań szkolnych i dzieci rozpoczynających dzień na czczo, wskazały nowe badania przeprowadzone przez British Berry Growers (BBG). read more

Hortifrut has officially launched its 2025/26 season by shipping the first container of blueberries from Peru to the Asian market. read more