Blueberries

Oppy has announced the launch of its new Florida strawberry program, marking the company's first offering under the Dole label since its integration with Dole Diversified North America (DDNA) in October. read more

The 2026 berry campaign in Huelva shows positive anticipations, as reported by PortalFruticola. According to the Strawberry Producers and Exporters Association of Huelva, Freshuelva, the total cultivated area is expected to increase by 1% compared to the previous year, reaching ... read more

China is currently in the strawberry season. Ms. Yu Zhenzhen from Xiangyiyuan Agriculture in Yantai, Shandong Province, stated that weather conditions in the production area this year have significantly affected the growing cycle. "At the beginning, heavy rainfall saturated the seedlings. read more

The first strawberry harvest in the Ilia region in western Greece is progressing exceptionally well, thanks to the expansion of early plantings and good weather. Agricultural protests, which have spread throughout the country, are not blocking exports or causing delays.

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Planasa has been awarded the SIVAL Innovation Gold Award in the Varietal Innovation category for its strawberry variety Demoiselle. The variety was chosen as the winner from seven finalists in this year's competition, which highlights advancements in varietal breeding. Demoiselle is a strawberry variety. read more

Macfrut strongly confirms the Berry Area 2026, which will feature an expanded exhibition space, an enhanced scientific program, and an increasingly international scope. The program, which includes both new features and confirmed elements, will be curated by Bruno Mezzetti. read more

The Plus Berries production team has officially launched its citrus fruit campaign with the start of the Nova mandarin harvest. This variety, recognized as a benchmark in the Huelva province, will guide the company's efforts throughout December. The company's technical team aims to maximize fruit production. read more

Exotic fruit, along with berries, is confirmed as the revelation category of 2025. The growth seems unstoppable, with a significant +36% in volume in the first eleven months of the year in the retail sector (click here for more details). In light of these results, we have completed read more

The operator of a Sunshine Coast strawberry farming business in Australia has been ordered by the Supreme Court to pay over $730,000 to a labour hire company following the liquidation of the farm. In a decision announced on December 12, Judge John Muir ruled in favor of Star Recruitment. read more

Morocco has achieved a new record in frozen raspberry exports to France in 2025, as reported by EastFruit. In the first 10 months of the year, France imported 1.95 thousand tons of frozen raspberries and blackberries under HS Code 081120 from Morocco, with a total value of US$5.8 million. read more

UK: Aldi has announced changes to its popular Too Good to Go service for this Christmas. From Friday, December 19th to Wednesday, December 24th, customers will have the option to reserve a TGTG 'Surprise Bag' up to five days in advance, as opposed to the usual 24-hour window.
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Marocco has achieved a new milestone in its frozen raspberry exports to France, setting a record volume in 2025, according to EastFruit. read more

The Warmia-Masuria Chamber of Agriculture is intervening in the case of a strawberry grower, whose story we recently described on the jagodnik.pl portal. The Chamber's President, Romuald Tański, has submitted a request to Minister of Agriculture Stefan Krajewski to initiate efforts to address the issue.

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The International Blueberry Industry Association's most recent report emphasizes Southeast Asia and the Middle East as regions with significant short-term growth potential for blueberries and other berries. India is recognized as a market that "cannot be ignored" and has become a focal point for several stakeholders. read more

Mimo że sektor jagód w Peru nadal rośnie pod względem wolumenu eksportu, struktura przemysłu ulega zmianie. W 2025 roku krajobraz eksportowy doświadczył znacznego przewrotu, z nowymi uczestnikami rynku oraz wyjściami kształtującymi rynek. "2025 był świadkiem głównej restrukturyzacji. read more

At BerryBrothers, the soft fruit season is in full swing, with red and white berries from California cold storage, raspberries from Morocco, blackberries from Portugal, and blueberries from Peru. "At the moment, the Christmas rush has not yet started, but it will erupt in full force in the week before." read more

This week, there has been a change in the market towards Chilean sea-freighted cherries. Traders have mentioned that because of the lower volume of air-freighted cherries and the noticeable price difference with sea freight, most have transitioned to selling sea-freighted fruit. The majority of sea-freighted cherries are now being sold. read more

Storing fruit under low pressure is one of several technologies used to extend the shelf-life and improve the shipping capabilities of certain fresh produce items. "The idea is to keep the fruit in a vacuum chamber at ultra-low pressure, which reduces the amount of oxygen it is exposed to," explains Brendon Anthony. read more

In March 2026, for the fourteenth time, the blueberry world will come together in one place - at the 14th International Blueberry Conference. This unique event, which for years has brought together enthusiasts of this extraordinary berry - producers, experts, importers, and suppliers of modern read more

Chilean Blueberry Committee has officially launched its campaign "Small, mighty, and delicious. Blueberries, all the time!" to increase domestic consumption by educating consumers about the nutritional benefits of this superfood, as reported by Fruitnet. read more