Blueberries

The Chinese blueberry sector continues to develop in terms of cultivation area, production volume, and export activity – according to data presented during the China International Blueberry Conference 2025, held in Mile, Yunnan province. read more

The IQF frozen fruit market, despite supply challenges, maintains a stable or high demand, especially in the berry segment. The focus remains on strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, as well as "non-berry" fruits like pineapple, mango.

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The meteorological forecasts for the beginning of 2026 indicate the possibility of strong temperature drops, locally even down to -20°C. Among highbush blueberry producers, there are questions arising whether such conditions could pose a threat to the bushes and the future yield. read more

Modern blueberry plantations are being established on raised beds. In Białousy, at Jerzy Wilczewski's farm, blueberries are growing under completely new conditions. Instead of traditional soil cultivation - mounds, there is a high content of organic matter and precise... read more

The 'Alturas' variety of strawberry is one of the newest strawberry varieties developed by California Berry Cultivars (CBC) – a California-based company specializing in breeding new strawberry varieties with high yields, disease resistance, and excellent quality. read more

During the Raspberry Factory 2025, a lot of space was dedicated to tunnel raspberry cultivation. This direction has been developing strongly in Poland in recent years, partly due to the increasingly unfavorable weather conditions for traditional cultivation and fluctuating prices for fruit for the industry – production. read more

The 14th edition of the International Blueberry Conference is ahead of us. It will be held over two days, combining theoretical knowledge (conference part on March 5) with practical knowledge (outdoor part on March 6). This event has been gathering leaders of the blueberry market for years.

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The IQF fruit market continues to show resilience, driven by limited supply and ongoing demand across various categories. Berries, especially strawberries, are the main factor contributing to the current market strength. Strawberry volumes differ by origin, with Mexico facing supply shortages, Peru advancing as usual, and... read more

"Obecnie plony truskawek są wyższe niż w tym samym okresie zeszłego roku, dzięki korzystnym warunkom pogodowym. W Florydzie, w tym samym okresie zeszłego roku, huragan Milton zakłócił produkcję i spowodował znaczne szkody na polach oraz ogólną działalność. W rezultacie nasze zbiory były niskie" - mówi Paola. read more

For over thirty years, Angela and Mike Roy have been cultivating berries at their 13.5-hectare orchard in King Country, establishing a successful family business focused on quality, innovation, and community. Situated near Piopio on State Highway 3, approximately halfway between Hamilton and New Plymouth, read more

In the latest film material, we take a look behind the scenes of seedling production at one of the largest nurseries in the country. This is where strawberry seedlings such as plug, plug frigo, mini tray, and classic frigo seedlings are produced in container fields. read more

Just south of the Belgian border, in the Flemish region of Voeren, about 25 kilometers from Maastricht, is Theunissen Fruit. On around 25 hectares, the company grows apples, pears, cherries, plums, and gooseberries. Most of the harvest is sold through the New Green cooperative, but a read more

Ukrainian agricultural processing companies may access grant funding of up to USD 1 million from the U.S. government in 2026, according to Serhii Ostapets, project manager of the AGRO Program, who spoke at the SMARTBERRY 2025 winter conference held in Kyiv on December 11-12. read more

The Spanish berry producers association Freshuelva predicts that the total berry cultivation area in the province will reach 12,388 hectares in 2026, just 1% more than in the previous season. This moderate growth is concentrated on

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The approach of the Christmas holidays shifts demand towards some traditional products, such as pineapples, puntarelle, and walnuts. There is also a strong presence of Italian strawberries. Oranges are in full production, with a division between Navelina and Tarocco varieties. Demand for clementines is still stagnant, being penalized. read more

Starting from 1 November 2025, Jurgen Verheyen has joined Limgroup as an Account Manager for Strawberries. With extensive hands-on experience and a solid international network in the strawberry industry, Jurgen is bringing valuable expertise to the team, as stated by Limgroup. Prior to joining Limgroup, read more

In contrast to mass-produced fresh produce, specialty vegetables and greens in Egypt have a reliable growing season, as stated by Mohamed Elgazar, the CEO of Max Mark. Elgazar mentions that "many Egyptian products that are not produced on a large scale have a consistent season, unlike strawberries, for instance." read more

The Spanish berry specialist El Pinar is advancing its growth strategy in the fresh fruit business by integrating Kyriazis Strawberries, a strawberry producer in Greece. This strategic move allows for the development of a strong Greek fruit offering targeted at both the domestic market and, primarily, at. read more

The next edition of the Blueberry School, organized by Fall Creek in the Netherlands, once again brought together blueberry producers, technical advisors, and representatives of companies from all over Europe. The event was also attended by a large number of growers. read more

In the Silifke district of Mersin, Turkey, the early mulberry harvest has started, and there is a high demand for this product, which is grown completely naturally without the use of pesticides. 70% of the mulberries are being exported to Dubai, Qatar, and Iraq; however, growers are facing challenges. read more