Blueberries

For nearly 30 years, A&B Packing Equipment has been designing and creating technologies to support growers worldwide. One of the highlights in the Americans' range is a series of blueberry fillers and more. At the beginning of this year, the latest model in this series was introduced. read more

The blueberry harvest is ending in Zimbabwe and Namibia, while picking is picking up in South Africa. Additionally, more and more fruits from Peru are entering the market - the situation on the global blueberry market is changing quite dynamically. In this season, harvests in many

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Saga Robotics has announced its plans to introduce its Thorvald robots to more berry farms in the UK as the strawberry-picking season for 2024 draws to a close. read more

Packaging manufacturer Sharpak has partnered with UK berry grower Chambers to introduce its padless SharpTek technology to retail shelves. read more

Over a ton of frozen organic blackberries from Ukraine were seized by employees of the Inspectorate of Quality of Agricultural and Food Products. The fruits emitted an unpleasant odor that immediately caught their attention.

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Elevated strawberry beds are definitely the right direction for the development of field strawberry plantations. This technology brings many benefits, such as eliminating the need for herbicides, improving plant health, and enhancing fruit quality. Additionally, working on the plantation is much easier. read more

For over 40 years, Op Zuccarella, based in Scanzano Jonico (Matera), with 25 members, has been producing and selling high-quality strawberries and citrus fruits, an excellence of Basilicata. With Vice President Luca Zuccarella, we discussed the strawberry season, with 50 hectares dedicated to cultivation. read more

At the new tray field of Genson Quality Plants, Sjef Smits looks out over the rows of Karima variety strawberry plants, a relatively unknown variety in America, with contentment. "Things are going well," he concludes. This achievement is significant, considering the rapid growth of the North American strawberry sector. read more

At Genson Quality Plants' new tray field in Canada, Sjef Smits looks out over the rows of Karima variety strawberry plants with satisfaction. The Karima variety is relatively unknown in North America. "Things are going well," he concludes. This achievement is significant, given the rapid growth in the North American market. read more

Argentina is in the top 10 of largest blueberry producing nations in the world. Recently, the country achieved a significant milestone as blueberries have been removed from the U.S. Department of Labor's "List of Goods Produced by Child or Forced Labor" (TVPRA list). "This achievement highlights… read more

Belgian exporter Demargro already offers a diverse selection of fruits and vegetables, with a focus on strawberries, pears, and tomatoes. However, the company is currently looking to expand its range by introducing new products and exploring innovative packaging options for berries to enhance quality and prolong shelf life. read more

"Francois Myburgh from Bet-El Fruit says, 'It seems like we could send two, maybe three shipments to Europe before 17 December.' The company is currently concentrating on providing European customers with grapes and strawberries. He mentions that this time is typically known for its high demand for grapes." read more

Currently, the total area of tunnels used for raspberry cultivation in Poland exceeds 1000 hectares, and this trend is continuously increasing. It is estimated that an additional 200 hectares of new tunnels (for raspberry and strawberry cultivation) will be established in the upcoming year, which is a positive signal for the industry. read more

Managing the shelf life of fruit and vegetable products is essential to avoid waste and provide optimal products to consumers. This was the idea of Laura Rabasco, Francisco Jiménez, Arícia Possas, and Fernando Pérez, researchers from the HIBRO group at the University of Córdoba. read more

Konferencja Blueberry Maroko 2024 odbyła się w Agadirze 14 listopada 2024 roku i zgromadziła graczy z tego dynamicznie rozwijającego się sektora w Maroku. Według Siham Zahidi, współzałożycielki i dyrektorki działu rozwoju biznesu w Green Smile, organizatora wydarzenia, wzięło w nim udział ponad 600 uczestników. read more

In K-pop, group names are crucial to a group's identity as they often reflect themes or styles. Some bands opt for fruit-inspired names, adding a playful twist to the music scene. Examples include: Cherry Bullet (2019-2024), blending sweetness and energy; Orange Caramel (2010 debut), a quirky subunit. read more

Oishii has announced that it will introduce its popular Koyo Berry to Harris Teeter locations in the DMV area, expanding its presence along the East Coast. This announcement follows Oishii's recent expansion into Chicago. The Koyo Berry, which translates to "elated" in Japanese, was launched in February. read more

Enjoy Dolce Frutta (click here for more information) is a European campaign designed to promote fresh fruit made in the EU, highlighting the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of products such as strawberries, kiwi, clementines, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. The project is aimed at... read more