Blueberries

The North African country set a record in blueberry exports last season, when it shipped a total of 67,300 tons abroad, and it appears that it will achieve a similar increase compared to the previous year in 2024/25. read more

The Fraise de Plougastel association was established in 1998 and currently represents the 32 producers of this renowned French strawberry from the Finistère department. These producers cultivate the strawberries in various methods including hanging gardens, open-ground, conventional, and organic. Isabelle Lepage, the co-president of the association, provides an update on the advancements. read more

Sezon jagód borówki w 2024 roku w Południowej Afryce przebiega pomyślnie, skupiając się na jakości. Kobus du Plessis, dyrektor handlowy eksportera Angon Fruit, mówi, że sezon winogron stołowych w Południowej Afryce na 2024/25 rok napawa ich entuzjazmem. "Generalnie sezon jagód borówki w Południowej Afryce przebiega dobrze do tej pory. read more

The Ventura variety, known for its strong upright growth and abundant early maturing fruit yields, has successfully adapted to the changing landscape of blueberry production in Peru. Despite the challenges posed by the El Niño crisis, newer varieties have demonstrated resilience to high temperatures, a trait lacking in older ones. read more

Slowly but surely, the strawberry market is starting to pick up, and during our visits to the fruit and vegetable departments of large retailers, we noticed products with enviable aesthetic characteristics that were not even betrayed by the taste: in short, if the morning is good, it shows from the beginning. read more

A family-owned farming business, Australian Strawberry Distributors, has been working with Woolworths since 1974 and was recently named Woolworths Fruit and Veg Trade Partner of the Year. Woolworths hosted its annual awards ceremony last week to celebrate the achievements and contributions of its various trade partners. read more

ICB Pharma presented a new catalog with previews of new products for the year 2025 during the event. Among them is the plant growth stimulator Alatis, which intensifies photosynthesis processes and foliar fertilizers. Another one is TriaBor, which provides boron and triacontanol. read more

Biznes jagód borówki w Maroku nadal się rozwija, z informacjami, że spodziewa się wyprodukować około 80 000 ton tego owocu w tym sezonie. read more

About 3.5 years ago, Frutura made its first acquisition in the produce industry with a focus on grapes, citrus, and avocados. However, last year, the company expanded its presence in the berry segment through the acquisitions of Sun Belle and Giddings. Berries are now a significant focus for the company. read more

Przemysł globalnych borówek nadal się rozwija, napędzany wzrostem spożycia na osobę na całym świecie. Prognozy wskazują na znaczące możliwości dalszego wzrostu, bez oznak zwolnienia. Dla peruwiańskiego przemysłu borówek obecna kampania nie tylko przekroczyła oczekiwania.

The global blueberry industry continues to expand, driven by increasing per capita consumption worldwide. Projections indicate significant opportunities for further growth, with no signs of slowing down. For the Peruvian blueberry industry, the current campaign has not only exceeded expectations. read more

Zgodnie z informacjami EastFruit, Maroko przygotowuje się do rozpoczęcia nowego sezonu produkcji borówki, z prognozami przewidującymi szczególnie optymistyczne wyniki - informuje Blueberriesconsulting. read more

The strawberry planting season in Morocco started late this year, but the weather conditions have led to an earlier-than-expected harvest. Amine Bennani, president of the Moroccan Association of Soft Fruit Producers, stated: "We have had warm temperatures recently, and all the plants, whether planted late or early, are now maturing." read more

The major "evil" plaguing agriculture, especially in southern regions, is drought. This is why the agricultural world is mobilizing to find solutions that limit water consumption. Among these, we find intermittent irrigation, which is used in the cultivation of strawberries. read more

Fatih Toger, owner of the Turkish strawberry producer Trida Global Co, stated that this year's Turkish strawberry season has seen an increase in production. He mentioned, "It has been about a month since we started the strawberry season, and the Turkish season is about to gain momentum. So far, everything is fine, the." read more

Frutura has reorganized its berry business across the group into a new division in order to accelerate its expansion in response to increasing global demand. The company has rebranded its berry operations in Mexico and implemented the Sun Belle brand throughout the business, with new leadership in place. read more

The cultivation area for strawberries is 6,432 hectares (+2%). However, this growth has been accompanied by challenges, such as the issue of soil disinfection in nurseries, which has led to high plant mortality after the initial planting. Therefore, read more

Blueberries and avocados were the main drivers of Peru's agricultural export growth between January and October of this year. read more