Blueberries

The situation on raspberry plantations with fruiting two-year-old canes, which had to overwinter, is very diverse. Damage is certain after temperatures dropped to several dozen degrees below freezing. Therefore, thorough inspections are necessary. While the canes themselves may not look too bad, read more

Growing costs related to the conflict in the Middle East are affecting supply chains of fresh products to the UK, with berry producers signaling cost pressures ahead of the upcoming summer season. The British Fruit Growers Association read more

BerryWorld, a part of the world's second-largest berry group, AgroBerries, has announced a partnership with professional padel player Delfi Brea. Delfi will serve as the company's brand ambassador for 2026. Born in Buenos Aires in 1999, Delfi is a professional padel player. At the age of 17, she moved to Spain. read more

Premium blueberry varieties are gaining a larger market share in Peru's export market, with FOB prices consistently higher than those of standard genetics, as shown by data presented by Agronometrics at the International Blueberry Seminar in Lima. The analysis, which is based on export data from SUNAT, compares... read more

Kwek Global Pte Ltd has agreed to a weekly shipment program with a Chinese blueberry grower and packer to import and distribute one container per week to the Singapore market, starting in early March 2026. "We have chosen to import the Chinese blueberries in March 2026 to avoid direct… read more

Premium blueberry varieties in Peru are becoming increasingly popular in the export market, with FOB prices consistently surpassing those of standard genetics. This trend is signaling to producers the potential for higher profitability and encouraging them to consider planting these varieties for future orchard renewal. These findings were presented by Agronometrics in preliminary research. read more

In the fields, it is warm and sunny, but the soil is becoming increasingly dry. It is essential to take action in the fields to not miss the right moment for certain activities. Firstly, while it is dry, it is necessary to clean the plantations from old leaves. read more

The production process in the strawberry greenhouses of Ilia has now, albeit with some delay, reached normal levels for the season. However, market developments are not progressing in a positive way. The president of the local Agricultural Cooperative Irmini, Mr. Fotis Kyriazis, states: "Our" read more

Obecne perspektywy na sezon jagód są bardzo obiecujące. Meksyk: "Meksyk dostarcza obfity plon tradycyjnych jagód, z prognozowanym znaczącym szczytem produkcji pomiędzy połową a końcem kwietnia (tygodnie 15-17)", mówi Brad Peterson, dyrektor ds. rozwoju biznesu dla...

The current outlook for the blueberry season is one of strong momentum. Mexico: "Mexico is supplying a robust crop of conventional fruit, with a significant production peak forecasted to hit between mid-to-late April (Weeks 15–17)," says Brad Peterson, director of business development for... read more

Spring frosts have been one of the most serious risk factors in the production of berries for years. In many regions of Poland, episodes of temperatures dropping below zero occur during the period of intensive generative development of plants - from the white bud phase to read more

AgroFresh, a global leader in post-harvest solutions, successfully participated as a Platinum Sponsor, exhibitor, and speaker at the Fruitnet Berry Congress 2026, held on March 19th and 20th in London. Bringing together retailers, growers, and packers/exporters from around the world. read more

Kenya's government is increasing its focus on value addition and local consumption of agricultural products as part of its industrial development strategy. Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said the approach targets crops such as macadamia and avocado, with an emphasis on building. read more

Ukraine has approved the first grants in 2026 to support horticulture, berry production, viticulture, and greenhouse projects. A total of 14 grants worth 51.5 million UAH (€1.23 million) have been authorized, enabling the start of financing for new investment projects. Of these, 11 grants read more

The University of Essex has received a national award for its robotics system developed for strawberry harvesting. The Sustainable smArt Robotic Agriculture initiative was awarded the best research project (industry collaboration) at the AI & Robotics Research Awards 2026. read more

The beginning of the growing season in many berry farms is marked by the regeneration of plants after a cold winter. In such conditions, a comprehensive approach to production technology becomes particularly important – not only in terms of yield, but above all in terms of its. read more

Rising prices, overall stable consumption, still dominant imports, and a demand that continues to focus mainly in the peak of spring, outline the profile of a category, that of strawberries, which remains very solid. This paints the image of a product that is still robust. read more

Sezon 2025-2026 dla eksportu świeżych borówek z Chile zakończył się łącznym wolumenem 92 900 ton, co stanowi wzrost o 2,7% w porównaniu z poprzednim okresem. Według Andresa Armstronga, dyrektora wykonawczego Chilean Fruit Blueberry Committee, ta liczba przewyższyła początkowe prognozy. read more

During this year's Fruitnet Berry Congress in London, it was emphasized that further development of the berry market will be possible through investments in new varieties, market segmentation, marketing, and modern technologies. At the same time, the industry faces a number of significant challenges. read more