Blueberries

Between January and May 2025, Peruvian fruit exports to China grew by 9% in terms of volume compared to the same period in 2024, according to PromPerú data. This increase was driven by products such as avocado, grapes, blueberries, mangoes, and mandarins. Although the FOB value fell, according to PromPerú... read more

The Netherlands is currently facing an oversupply of raspberries caused by delayed shipments from Spain and Morocco coinciding with the local harvest, leading to a drop in prices and putting additional strain on growers, especially those selling directly on the market. In Germany, autumn raspberries are more popular. read more

At the height of the summer season, French raspberry production is at its peak. "The season started at the beginning of May. Production peaks in the summer and continues until the end of August. Volumes should then decrease until week 48 for the latest producing regions, which will mark the end." read more

As of August 7, 2025, the European Union has added seven new plant species to the Union list. The terrestrial plants now included are Acacia mearnsii (black wattle), Broussonetia papyrifera (paper mulberry), Delairea odorata (Cape ivy), Fallopia japonica (synonym Reynoutria japonica, Japanese knotweed), etc. read more

The export season for Peruvian products in 2025/26 began on a positive note in May, with nearly 25,000 tonnes of fresh, frozen, and processed fruit valued at approximately US$137 million shipped in the initial weeks of the season. read more

Modern raspberry production - both in open ground and under covers - is facing increasing challenges related to replant disease, declining soil fertility, and pressure from soil pests. Solutions based on soil microorganisms are being sought. read more

Blueberries continue to dominate the market share of imported berries in India, with origins from the USA, Chile, Peru, and Poland gaining popularity in fresh and frozen formats, according to Manish Kumar Sharma, an importer-exporter based in New Delhi at Best Fruit. He points out that the quality of berries this season has been high. read more

Coop has decided not to implement a flat-rate refund of 3 percent for suppliers of vegetables, fruit, and berries. The retailer terminated the controversial agreement at the end of July, as announced by the Fair Trade Switzerland (FMS) association on Tuesday. Coop ultimately stated that it had had good reasons for this decision. read more

The development of the blueberry industry in Peru and the opening of new markets are progressing alongside the introduction of new varieties to meet specific producer requirements. On August 12, a visit was held at Danper's Compositán farm in Virú, La Libertad, where five new University of read more

On many blueberry plantations in Poland, the presence of the spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) is increasingly observed. This invasive pest attacks healthy, ripening fruits, causing them to soften quickly and lose their commercial value. Blueberries affected by this pest read more

Mario Steta, International President of the International Blueberry Organization, attended the 15th annual Aneberries Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico. Along with other industry leaders from Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, Steta analyzed the industry on a global level. read more

The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), in collaboration with VentureFuel, has revealed the four companies chosen for the first cohort of the Blueberry Boost Accelerator. read more

The Agricultural Research Institute (Inia) in Chile has announced the completion of the first season of field trials for an innovative project aimed at extending the shelf-life of strawberries. This project involves using enhanced native yeasts that can produce compounds delaying ripening. read more

The dried leaves of the plant are still used today as a tea, believed to help alleviate mild inflammation in the mouth and throat. The entire shrub was once considered a symbol of defensiveness: it quickly forms a natural barrier against intruders. read more

The English strawberry season is currently experiencing a bit of a slowdown. The initial harvest is over, as well as the peak of the season. "We are transitioning from the peak harvest to a quieter period," says Chris Rose from Asplins Producers Organisation. "We anticipate a third harvest in September. read more

Letnie zbiory malin są silne i rosną w kierunku szczytu jesieni. "Dostawy są stabilne z naszego obszaru produkcji w Watsonville, Kalifornia, i rosną z Meksyku, nabierając rozpędu w okresie jesieni i zimy" - mówi Tim Youmans, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w firmie California Giant Berry. read more

In the village of Branków near Białobrzegi, we visited the family farm of Karol Binkiewicz. We were accompanied by Paweł Łasica from the nursery farm Łasica, who supplies seedlings to his farm. We talked about what made the 'Chandler' variety successful. read more