Blueberries

Irrigation of soilless strawberries has a new feature called the "IRRISENSE" Control Point, which revolutionizes water management by using substrate weight as an automation variable. This system monitors water loss in real-time through evapotranspiration and activates irrigation only when necessary. read more

The premium segment continues to be the growth engine for the Italian strawberry industry, thanks to consumers increasingly oriented towards higher quality products. This trend is the foundation of the success that the sector has experienced in recent years, supported by improvements. read more

At Bioland-Hof Frank, located east of Heilbronn, the new season is gearing up. "Jonagold and Fuji stored apples will likely be available until the end of May. Starting in April, we will officially kick off the new season with strawberries and rhubarb, followed by leafy greens. read more

Some pests in blueberry cultivation have become particularly troublesome and difficult to control in recent years. One of them is the plum curculio. It has become a real scourge on some plantations. Not everyone realizes that right now, at the beginning read more

British Berry Growers (BBG), the industry association representing 95 percent of British berries sold in the UK, has raised significant concerns regarding Defra's decision to terminate the Producer Organisations (PO) scheme. Nick Marston, the chairman of British Berry Growers, stated: "POs have played a crucial role in promoting collaboration read more

Optimizing the processes of fruit production, packaging, and distribution is an extremely important element in improving the efficiency of a farm. Proper management of these elements allows for achieving additional profits and making savings in areas that generate high costs. read more

One of these initiatives is the Ukrainian Association of Blueberry Producers, which already has 16 leading companies in the sector that have joined forces to grow blueberries on a total area of 850 hectares. read more

As QS reports, citing the BVL, the use is now only permitted in blueberries. The previously approved application 027207-00/03-004 for blueberry species included the crops blueberry, lingonberry, and cranberry. The restriction now applies only to blueberries. read more

The Ducal Society of the Companions of the Strawberry of Hoogstraten was founded in 1977. Since then, the Companions have been upholding a special tradition every year by presenting the first Hoogstraten strawberries to the Royal Palace and the Governor, as stated by the Cooperative. read more

Moroccan blueberries have become a strong presence in the global market, thanks to strategic investments, favorable agro-climatic conditions, and an ambitious market expansion strategy. What began as a small project in the early 1990s has evolved into something significant in Morocco. read more

The sektor jagodowy na Ukrainie nadal rośnie pomimo trwających wyzwań związanych z wojną. Istotnym wydarzeniem w sektorze jest powstanie Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Producentów Borówki, które obecnie skupia 16 głównych producentów uprawiających razem łącznie 850 hektarów borówki amerykańskiej. read more

Jimmy Kimmel tricked unsuspecting pedestrians in L.A. into believing they were tasting a $19 strawberry from Erewhon, a high-end grocery store. In reality, they were eating regular Driscoll's strawberries costing just 36 cents each. Participants raved about the "premium" taste, with some even read more

At the XIII International Blueberry Conference, the latest model of the Kubota XTA series sprayer, the 2115 model, was presented. This device, which has not been available on berry plantations before, has sparked great interest among growers thanks to its innovative features. read more

The 23/24 financial year saw a decrease in the supply of strawberries and raspberries in Spain's berry sector. This was primarily caused by a reduction in acreage, driven by concerns about the availability of irrigation water. Overall production decreased by 3.4% compared to the previous season, totaling 371,713. read more

Dutch Cooperative Kompany has welcomed the cultivation companies Royal Berry, V.G. Berry, and 4-Seasons Berry as of 1 January. With this addition, Kompany U.A. takes a significant step forward in strawberry cultivation. The Cooperative's strawberry acreage has now expanded to over 73 hectares. read more

The strawberry confirms itself as a cornerstone of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, and data collected by the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor speak clearly: a significant increase in value - with a nearly 50 percentage point rise in consumer prices, without affecting sales volumes - and read more

At Rafał Podstawka's farm in Klementowice, raspberries are grown in tunnels. The farmer has developed his own system for protecting raspberry canes during the winter. Once again, this has allowed for very successful overwintering of the canes and buds, from which new growth will soon emerge. read more

In the past year, 76% of the harvested raspberries came from protected cultivation. In 2015, the share was only 30%. In the linear trend from 2015 to 2024, the area under protected cultivation in Germany has been growing annually by 31 hectares or just under 9%. This has led to an increase in the production of raspberries. read more