Blueberries

After a very busy summer, the Belgian strawberry market has come to a standstill since last week. "We had one of the best summers in ages, but now everything has completely stopped. Demand has dropped entirely. The export market is performing a bit better, I notice. That remains somewhat read more

At the foot of the Bieszczady Mountains, in the village of Załuż in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Beata and Paweł Korfanty have been running their own northern blueberry farm for over a dozen years. It is one of the few places in Poland where, in challenging yet incredibly valuable climatic conditions, they cultivate northern blueberries. read more

Fruitnet has announced that the next edition of its Fruitnet Berry Congress will take place on 19-20 March 2026 at The Pelligon in London. read more

According to the report, blueberries remained the most important export product, accounting for around 32% of the total value. With nearly 80,500 tons, they recorded a volume increase of 54%, while the export value decreased by 13%. Fresh Fruit Peru attributed this to a significant drop in prices. read more

A new research project in Australia aims to substitute chemical fungicides with ultraviolet light to combat powdery mildew, a disease that can destroy up to 30% of strawberry crops annually. read more

Between May and September 2025, Peru exported over 135,000 tons of blueberries, marking a 92.9% increase compared to the same period the previous year, as reported by the National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa). The country is further solidifying its standing as the top global exporter. read more

Flash floods occurred in the Moroccan region of Dakhla in early October, causing damage to tomato and blueberry crops. Although some growers were significantly affected, the overall impact at the regional and national levels is minimal, as stated by Ali Bayda, the general manager of Bayda Trading & Development. read more

The global strawberry market is now a sector worth over $5.2 billion annually, characterized by high competitiveness and an increasing presence of new exporters. Among the leaders, Mexico continues to dominate with a 19% share in value. read more

Aldi Belgium has appointed Dirk Moyaert as CEO. Dirk Moyaert will take over as the new CEO of Aldi Belgium on 1 November, replacing Wim Voet who is retiring after a nearly forty-year career. Koen Piessens will take over as vice-CEO from Moyaert. Source: retaildetail.eu India's retail. read more

In week 41, there were mixed trends in the average prices of several fruits when comparing the current week to the previous week. Apples (Cox's orange group) experienced a price decrease, with the average price this week being £1.22 per kilogram, compared to £1.36 per kilogram in the previous week. read more

Piąty Międzynarodowy Dzień Szparagów oraz Pierwszy Międzynarodowy Dzień Owoców Jagodowych odbyły się w zeszłym tygodniu we Francji, niedaleko Bordeaux. To wspólne wydarzenie, zainicjowane przez Christiana Befve'a i współorganizowane z Macfrut oraz Interco Nouvelle Aquitaine, gromadzi specjalistów z całego świata - badaczy, read more

The small berries of the Actinidia arguta species, which are closely related to the "regular" kiwi, are usually known as kiwi berries or mini berries. Sometimes they are also called honeyberries, kokuwa, kiwai, or small-fruited kiwi - as a "sharp-toothed style", like theirs. read more

A leading global supplier of blueberries, Fruitist, recently launched a new marketing campaign in Madrid. The campaign aims to promote its high-quality berries as a convenient and healthy snack option for people on the move. read more

Stable production volumes are essential for expanding Korea's agricultural exports. Despite strong demand and well-established sales channels, the lack of domestic production hinders export capacity. Pears, along with strawberries, are highly valued as premium Korean fruits in international markets. Buyers read more

Nova Siri Genetics, a research and innovation company specialized in strawberry and small fruit varieties, also participated in Fruit Attraction this year. Nicola Tufaro, a breeder at Nsg, tells us about the new proposals and growth strategies. What new developments did Nova Siri Genetics present this year? read more

With the change in weather, Pacbelimex's popular product range is also transitioning from summer to winter produce. Strawberries and red fruits are gradually disappearing, and products such as cabbage, leeks, celery, pumpkins, mushrooms, potatoes, and onions are taking their place. read more

Autumn blueberry pruning is becoming an increasingly common practice on large plantations. With the end of the season, when plants enter a dormant period, many growers choose to prune the bushes before winter. Is this procedure safe? What are the benefits? read more

For years, Poland has been a leader in cultivating berry fruits, and the increasing area of strawberries grown under cover confirms that growers are increasingly turning to solutions that allow them to extend the season and improve the quality of the harvest. Currently, it is estimated in our country that... read more