Blueberries

In the Huelva region in southern Spain - one of the most important areas for berry fruit cultivation in Europe - the 2024/2025 season brought significant changes in the production structure. As reported by the Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters

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Egypt is making huge strides in consolidating its presence in the global fresh strawberry market. In particular, exports to Germany have reached record levels in the last five years. According to eastfruit.com, based on Global data. read more

As part of the Strawberry Inspirations project, we are constantly seeking the most effective and efficient technologies for growing strawberries in the ground. In the 2025 season, we have taken on a new challenge. At the end of May, we established a new two-hectare plantation where we are testing two types read more

Sustainability and profitability in plantations require increased engineering expertise to achieve success. The growing threat of rising temperatures and drought is compelling the sector to develop technology to optimize crop yields. In the case of berries, which have a short shelf life, it is necessary to implement efficient harvesting and processing methods to maximize profitability. read more

Germany, the largest consumer market in the EU, plays a crucial role in this. According to EastFruit, exports to Germany reached the highest level in five economic years. Citing data from the Global Trade Trackers of the Federal Statistical Office, the exports read more

According to the Swiss Fruit Association, the harvest quantities for almost all varieties are above the average of the last five years, which guarantees consumers high-quality Swiss berries. read more

The high temperatures and sunny weather have significantly accelerated the growth of soft fruit in the UK. Chris Rose from Asplin's Growers mentioned, "We began harvesting strawberries in small quantities in April, followed by larger volumes in May. The fruit is of great quality, and we have had no issues in selling it." read more

As part of the "Blueberry Factory" project, an innovative mulching fabric has been tested for six seasons. It was first used in Poland on Dr. Paweł Krawiec's plantation in Karczmiska. The white-black Agrola agro fabric with a weight of 100... read more

The small fruit campaign in South Tyrol is proceeding at full speed, although with some weather-related constraints. Markus Tscholl, coordinator of Asta Frutta Alto Adige, provides an update: "The drop in temperatures in recent weeks has significantly slowed down the...". read more

Ceny borówek w Ukrainie nadal dynamicznie spadają, zgodnie z analizą przeprowadzoną przez ekspertów z EastFruit. Uczestnicy rynku zauważają, że takie spadki cen są typowe dla tego okresu, ponieważ przypada on na aktywny sezon zbiorów i zwiększoną podaż. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. Na podstawie codziennego monitoringu rynku przez EastFruit, read more

The new season of Peruvian blueberries has arrived on the market. Currently, the available brands and quantities are relatively limited, with the main variety being Sekoya Pop, available in sizes 14mm+ and 18mm+. Due to the current consumption environment and the quantity and pricing of. read more

The frozen raspberry market is experiencing dynamic changes. According to analysts at EastFruit, raw material prices for processing rose sharply in early July in both Ukraine and Serbia - two key countries exporting frozen raspberries in Europe. read more

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, in the picturesque village of Olchowiec (Obsza municipality), a special sports event took place - the 1st Blueberry Run. This was the second edition of the "Blueberry Relay", a series of runs organized by the Farmer's Run Foundation. read more

Smith-Perry Berries in Ooltewah is opening their sunflower fields a little early this year. Starting from Sunday, July 13, they will be open with limited hours for visitors to pick stems and buckets. "Come wander through the blooms and pick your own sunshine to take home," the farm announced on Facebook. read more

In the village of Matcze in Zamojszczyzna, American blueberries have been cultivated for over 30 years. On this family plantation, experience meets a modern approach to agricultural techniques. One of the key elements of cultivating the crops today are biostimulants - natural preparations. read more

In the era of increasingly frequent environmental stresses and variable weather conditions, raspberry producers face challenges that directly impact the health of plants and the quality of the yield. It is also becoming increasingly important to ensure proper soil quality. read more

Po wywołaniu poruszenia w ciągu ostatnich kilku tygodni z powodu swojego limitowanego kanapki z truskawkami i kremem, Marks & Spencer ogłasza teraz plany połączenia technologii sztucznej inteligencji i trzmieli, aby dostarczyć większe, smaczniejsze truskawki. read more

As the UK experiences its third heatwave in four weeks, the country's largest food retailer Tesco anticipates selling nearly 4 million punnets of strawberries, 850,000 melons, 200,000 pineapples, and over 2.2 million packs of grapes in the next five days. read more