Blueberries

Ukraine's strawberry market is currently experiencing the peak of the season, facing challenges such as spring frosts, high production costs, and labor shortages. While prices were initially high at the beginning of the season, they are expected to decrease significantly in early June as supply increases. read more

Tomra Food has introduced the 5S Blueberry sorting and grading platform powered by Spectrim with LUCAi for the Australia and New Zealand markets at Hort Connections. read more

After weeks of cool weather with the risk of night frost, extensive ventilation, and few strawberries on the plants, rapid growth has been spurred. As a result, consumers can enjoy an abundance of strawberries. It is once again a very good strawberry year with excellent quality. Numerous strawberries are available for consumption. read more

Berries Paradise, a Mexican company that sells blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, aims to finish this season with 10.6 to 10.7 million boxes, up from 6.8 million last season. "Next season, the company expects to reach 14.5 million boxes, representing approximately 37% growth compared to the previous season." read more

On Friday, May 29th, at the headquarters of Agronom Berries Group in Zienki (Lublin Voivodeship), a summer meeting of the Polish Blueberry Growers Association took place. Participants visited the blueberry plantations owned by the company and were introduced to the modern technologies used. read more

Technical challenges in detecting defects in strawberries have been a longstanding source of frustration in automating quality control, says Dr. Sivam Krish of GoMicro. His company is working on an AI-driven platform to spot bruising and spoilage earlier in the supply chain. read more

Raspberry plantations grown under cover are currently entering one of the most crucial stages of the season. It is during this period of intense flowering that the size of the yield, the number of fruit set, and their commercial quality are determined. In Paweł Chojnacki's farm in Promna... read more

Prices for locally grown strawberries in Ukraine have been declining for the second consecutive week, according to analysts at the EastFruit project. The main reason behind this trend is, above all, a rapid increase in supply from the southern regions of the country. Meanwhile, producers are... read more

The Colombian blueberry market is currently undergoing continuous expansion. The cultivated area in the highlands of Cundinamarca and Boyacá, located at elevations of 2,400 to 2,800 meters, has doubled from 500 hectares five years ago to approximately 1,000 hectares now. It is expected to continue growing, potentially reaching... read more

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This year's blueberry highbush cultivation season is posing many challenges for growers right from the start. Spring frosts that occurred in many regions of the country have affected the condition of the bushes, slowed down plant growth, and necessitated intensive plantation regeneration. read more

In 2025, Spain exported 426,527 tons of berries valued at 2,114 million euros, reaffirming their importance in the international fruit and vegetable market. Strawberries remain the leading export, while blueberries and raspberries contribute significantly to the overall value. read more

June is the time when the Kamchatka berry goes straight from the bushes into the hands of consumers. More and more growers are opening their farms to visitors, organizing self-picking, open days, tastings, and family picnics. It is a great opportunity to get to know different varieties of the berry. read more

Tomra Food has announced the launch of its latest blueberry sorting and grading platform, the 5S Blueberry powered by Spectrim with Lucai™, aimed at improving grading precision, fruit handling, and packhouse efficiency. The solution will be showcased to the Australian and New Zealand industry. read more

In 2026, the strawberry industry in Ireland faced increasing production costs and ongoing investments in extended-season production systems. According to Bord Bia and Teagasc, strawberries continue to be the country's predominant soft fruit crop, representing approximately 90% of total soft fruit production. read more

The French blueberry harvest started last week in the southwest of France. Initial feedback from producers gathered by the Association of French Blueberry suggests positive prospects for the 2026 season in terms of fruit quality, volumes, and market context. The harvest is taking place outdoors in the southwest. read more

Mastronardi Produce®'s flagship SUNSET® brand has received seven Superior Taste Award certifications. The awards recognize the exceptional flavor of Campari® brand cocktail tomatoes, Angel Sweet® tomatoes, WOW® Dreamberry™ strawberries, Pop Its™ bite-sized cucumbers, Tomato Branch™ on-the-vine tomatoes. read more

Ethiopia's strawberry sector is looking to be included in national agricultural development programs, as producers and industry stakeholders highlight the higher export returns per hectare compared to other fruit categories with larger volumes. Data from the sector shows that there are approximately 521 hectares of commercial strawberry production. read more

In modern raspberry cultivation in containers, increasing attention is paid to the quality of the substrate. It determines the development of the root system, the efficiency of fertigation, the health of plants, and the possibility of achieving high and consistent yields. read more

The beginning of the strawberry harvesting season is one of the most important moments in the entire production year. This is when growers anticipate the results of months of hard work, but at the same time, they must deal with one of the biggest threats to quality. read more