Blueberries

The prominent fruit breeding company, Bloom Fresh, has appointed Campbell Banfield as its new General Manager for Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Korea. This decision highlights the company's confidence in the substantial growth opportunities within the table grape, cherry, raisin, and blueberry markets. read more

Obecnie nie ma niedoboru truskawek między kilkoma regionami uprawy, w tym Florydą, środkowym Meksykiem i Kalifornią. Steve Johnston z G.W. Palmer & Co. Inc. mówi: "Średnio zbierają około 7 milionów kartonów tygodniowo, co jest całkiem dobrą liczbą na marzec." read more

Although at this time of year the strawberry harvest in Southern Europe is usually at its peak, this year growers from this region are not satisfied. Quantities of strawberries from Greece or Italy on the market are low, and yields are also below the long-term average. read more

Australian company Sai World has launched a new business venture in British Columbia, Canada. Nature's Connection, a collaboration with a Canadian grower with 20 years of experience, falls under the Sai World brand. The exports from this partnership include apples, cherries, and blueberries. "We have been growing and exporting apples and..." read more

In Warsaw markets, such as Hala Mirowska, strawberry prices (as of March 26, 2025) range from 8 to 16 PLN per kilogram. These fruits are imported mainly from Spain and Greece, where the peak season is ongoing. There are also blueberries available at attractive prices ranging from 18 PLN/kg to 24-26 PLN/kg. read more

Branding Ovation is a project aimed at popularizing brand building in the berry industry. This year's edition will take place on March 31st in Warsaw. The contest will select the "Berry Brand of the Year 2025", Grand Prix in the category of "Marketing Department of the Year 2025", and the top 6 genre brands. read more

An important element of the 13th International Blueberry Conference was the issue of effective and safe protection of blueberries against pests and diseases, meeting the current market needs. With the phasing out of active substances and the pursuit of meeting the requirement... read more

Oishii, a leader in vertical farming for berries and tomatoes, has acquired the largest commercial fleet of harvesting production robots in the world, demonstrating its commitment to further reducing its reliance on human labor. read more

In the past few days, Spanish farmers from the Huelva region have suffered huge losses. Storm Laurence, which passed through the region, brought not only heavy rains but also tornadoes that destroyed approximately 300-400 hectares of greenhouses and tunnels. What's worse

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Po osiągnięciu sukcesu przez Berry Fresh w przypadku odmian borówki o wysokim smaku, rozwój odmian jeżyny teraz również pokazuje znaczący wzrost. Dzięki ciągłym testowaniom i inwestowaniu w nowe odmiany o wysokim smaku, ich portfolio genetyczne jest kierowane w stronę bardziej aromatycznej przyszłości.

After achieving success with high-flavor blueberry varieties, Berry Fresh is now experiencing significant growth in the development of blackberry varieties. By continually trialing and investing in new high-flavor varieties, their genetics portfolio is moving towards a more flavorful future. read more

Spring has begun in the "Borsa della Spesa," the weekly service offered by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, making it easy to shop while saving money and choosing sustainability. read more

In a few days we will have April, it is already calendar and astronomical spring, but March is still ongoing, as they say "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb". Some time ago you could already see on the Internet photos of strawberries starting to bloom with individual flowers. read more

Yami Fruits, led by Romanian entrepreneurs, is building a processing and packaging facility in Şoimus commune, Hunedoara county. The project is supported by the Just Transition scheme, which aims to assist regions affected by decarbonization, according to Ziarul Financiar. Romania's blueberry and... read more

Growing up in the fields of San Quintín, Baja California, Fernando Rodríguez Borrego was immersed in the world of agriculture. His family, pioneers in strawberry cultivation in the region, instilled in him the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. read more

We are inspecting the strawberry plantations at the "Strawberry Inspirations" headquarters. Although some frost damage is visible on certain varieties, it is not a tragedy. As emphasized by Michał Malicki, an advisor from UPL Polska, these minor damages can be quickly regenerated with appropriate treatments. read more

Decrease in demand for strawberries after the beginning of March festivities. Asparagus still not very consistent, as well as broccoli and zucchini. First arrivals of new Italian potatoes. Conclusion of the campaign for Emilian pears and Tarocco and Navelina oranges is approaching. read more

dVida will be showcasing their new tropical fruits selection at Viva Fresh 2025, including mango, yellow/red dragon fruit, ginger, lime, malanga, and golden berries. They will also present their dried fruit options such as mango, banana, and dragon fruit. With over 30 years of experience in the agricultural industry, dVida... read more