Blueberries

The blueberry season in Morocco is beginning, but the growing conditions have been somewhat variable this season. While certain areas had favorable early weather, others faced challenges. These challenges were mainly due to temperature fluctuations and water management. read more

Podczas niedawnej wizyty w Indiach, Global Plant Genetics Ltd zauważyło na własne oczy, jak szybko rozwija się zainteresowanie komercyjną produkcją borówek. Mimo że Indie pozostają bardzo małym producentem na światowej scenie, dla GPG jest jasne, że potencjał długoterminowy tego kraju jest wyjątkowy. Z read more

We are approaching the last moment for Christmas shopping. There are queues in the stores, but instead of sweets, maybe it's worth considering a healthier snack in the form of berries? There is no shortage of them on the store shelves, and in some places, we can buy them at interesting promotions. read more

Spanish strawberry breeder El Pinar has acquired Greek producer Kyriazis Strawberries as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. This acquisition strengthens the group's presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and allows for the development of Greek production for Northern and Eastern Europe. read more

Podczas niedawnej podróży do Indii mieliśmy okazję zobaczyć na własne oczy, jak szybko rośnie zainteresowanie komercyjną produkcją borówki. read more

Oppy is launching its new Florida strawberry program, marking the company's first offering under the Dole® label since it integrated with Dole Diversified North America (DDNA) in October. Production is already underway, and significant volumes are expected to be available from late January to early February. read more

Brytyjskie truskawki są teraz dostępne w sezonie zimowym dzięki dodaniu szklarniowo uprawianych owoców z Dyson Farming do oferty Nationwide Produce dla hurtowników, restauratorów i klientów usług gastronomicznych. Truskawki są produkowane w 26-akrowym obiekcie szklarniowym. read more

Zbiór truskawek właśnie rozpoczął się w południowych Włoszech, a wstępne opinie rynkowe są pozytywne. Jest to szczególnie godne uwagi, biorąc pod uwagę dane z poprzedniego sezonu oraz obszar pod uprawę. "Po udanej kampanii, spoglądamy w przyszłość 2026 roku z wielkimi oczekiwaniami. read more

FAO is introducing a new grant program for small-scale berry producers and aggregation businesses in the Volyn, Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Ternopil, Chernivtsi, Khmelnytskyi, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. This initiative is aimed at micro and small producers who are registered in the State Agrarian Register. read more

After the success of the last edition, Macfrut is boldly relaunching the Berry Area 2026, which will feature an expanded exhibition space, an enhanced scientific program, and an increasingly international scope. The initiative reaffirms itself as a reference point for the entire supply chain. read more

At Asia Fruit Logistica in September, Detpak showcased the first product from its latest Berry Fresh packaging collection, a strawberry punnet that aims to establish new benchmarks in berry packaging. Developed in partnership with industry collaborators from Australasia, Asia, and the Americas, this punnet prioritizes... read more

We learned The estimated output value of main agricultural and horticultural crops in 2025. In the statistics prepared by experts from the Central Statistical Office, in the case of berry plants, there are not too many difficulties and challenges visible.

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Metsä Group's subsidiary, Metsä Spring, has introduced a new fiber-based punnet called Muoto, designed for packaging berries, fruits, and vegetables. This product is part of the Muoto Uncoated Fiber Series, which emphasizes uncoated fiber packaging solutions. The Muoto punnet will be... read more

In December, a technological business tour to Serbia brought together Ukrainian berry growers and processors to study modern raspberry freezing and processing practices. Organized by the Ukrainian Berry Association (AYU) with support from the SIPPO program, this was the second such tour in 2025. read more

Oppy has announced the launch of its new Florida strawberry program, marking the company's first offering under the Dole label since its integration with Dole Diversified North America (DDNA) in October. read more

The 2026 berry campaign in Huelva shows positive anticipations, as reported by PortalFruticola. According to the Strawberry Producers and Exporters Association of Huelva, Freshuelva, the total cultivated area is expected to increase by 1% compared to the previous year, reaching ... read more

China is currently in the strawberry season. Ms. Yu Zhenzhen from Xiangyiyuan Agriculture in Yantai, Shandong Province, stated that weather conditions in the production area this year have significantly affected the growing cycle. "At the beginning, heavy rainfall saturated the seedlings. read more

The first strawberry harvest in the Ilia region in western Greece is progressing exceptionally well, thanks to the expansion of early plantings and good weather. Agricultural protests, which have spread throughout the country, are not blocking exports or causing delays.

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Planasa has been awarded the SIVAL Innovation Gold Award in the Varietal Innovation category for its strawberry variety Demoiselle. The variety was chosen as the winner from seven finalists in this year's competition, which highlights advancements in varietal breeding. Demoiselle is a strawberry variety. read more

Macfrut strongly confirms the Berry Area 2026, which will feature an expanded exhibition space, an enhanced scientific program, and an increasingly international scope. The program, which includes both new features and confirmed elements, will be curated by Bruno Mezzetti. read more