Blueberries

"In the North German Lowlands, most blueberries have ideal growing conditions, as they thrive in heathland or bog sites, their natural habitats," says Felix Koschnick, head of the experimental berry orchard at the Agricultural Chamber in Langförden (Vechta city). "The" read more

The strawberry season started on time but was extended due to lower temperatures at the beginning. Strawberry farms had around eight to nine weeks of strawberries, which is unusually long. The early season was successful due to optimal weather conditions. read more

For over a decade, the Strawberry Conference TSW has been one of the most important events for anyone professionally involved in strawberry cultivation. It is here, during the Horticulture and Vegetable Fair, that the best specialists, practitioners, and enthusiasts in this industry come together. read more

With Rubus idaeus 'Raspbeary', nursery Heinje introduces a compact and eye-catching addition to the berry assortment. This unique "raspberry tree" grows on a 50 cm tall stem, and its upright growth habit makes harvesting the aromatic fruits easy on the back. The variety combines a high yield. read more

New Jersey saw a normal start time for its blueberry season this year. "We were very early last year when we started on June 2," says Chelsea Consalo of Consalo Family Farms, adding that this follows good pollination for New Jersey blueberries–something that was a bit of a challenge for. read more

The strawberry harvesting season in the Strawberry Inspirations project in Hornigi has come to an end. Many valuable data and insights have been collected this season. What to do next with the plantations and how to proceed with the strawberries after harvesting is discussed by

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As part of the Strawberry Inspirations 2025 project, we tested nearly 30 different strawberry varieties from various breeding programs. Among them, you can find the 'Holy' variety, which has recently become available in the commercial offer of the Hortplant nursery. read more

Blueberries continue to have a strong presence in European and other high-income markets. Although there may be occasional oversupply issues due to seasonal gluts, Georgia is not expected to be affected by this. The harvest season for blueberries in Georgia typically runs from mid-May to mid-July, with a slight delay this year due to weather conditions. read more

New Forest Fruit is one of the earliest producers to have British strawberries on the market, thanks to their location in Hampshire, southern England. "We picked our first strawberries at the end of March, which is our typical starting time," said Sandy Booth, owner of New Forest Fruit. "The volumes read more

The Valencian enterprise with German roots, San Lucar Fruit, is introducing blueberries to its operations in Cariñena, Spain. Plans involve acquiring 420 hectares of vineyards for blueberry, kiwi, table grape, and tropical fruit cultivation. Initial transplantation of blueberries has commenced. read more

In recent years, Egypt has transitioned from being a marginal player to an emerging competitor in the global blueberry market, attracting the attention of more and more European and American companies, as reported by east-fruit.com. Some Spanish and Dutch companies have already initiated projects in the sector. read more

Angus Soft Fruits presented its new berry brand, Good Natured Berries, at the 2025 Royal Highland Show. The launch included berries packaged in cardboard punnets and displayed at a branded stand, which was honored with a Highly Commended Stand Award. The award acknowledged the design and presentation. read more

Camposol, a global leader in Peruvian agricultural exports, has announced that the first ocean shipment of fresh Peruvian blueberries for the 2025/26 season successfully arrived at the Port of Kaohsiung in Asia on 23 June, marking the official start of the season for the Asian market. read more

The high precipitation, heavy rain, and hail before Pentecost, as well as the high temperatures of the last few days have significantly complicated the strawberry season. Due to slow ripening and crop failures caused by the rains around Pentecost, there have been shortages in some areas. read more

The strawberry harvest at Fife Fruits started in May, a bit earlier than anticipated, and is now in full swing. "We didn't rush the crop this year, so we were expecting to start a bit later, but the excellent weather in April and May really helped the strawberries grow," said Robert. read more

The price of German strawberries has increased by almost 70% over the last decade. In 2015, a kilogram of domestic strawberries cost EUR 3.94, while last year it was EUR 6.65, representing a 68.8% price hike, as reported by Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft. read more

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Reemoon Technology Holdings Co., Ltd. niedawno zakończyło instalację wielofunkcyjnej czterokanałowej linii do sortowania borówek w Lepe, prowincja Huelva, Hiszpania, która oficjalnie rozpoczęła działalność w lutym 2025 roku. Zaprojektowana specjalnie do sortowania borówek, linia ta oferuje przetwarzanie. read more