Blueberries

BerryWorld has reached an agreement with Tropic Cool outlining their collaboration in establishing a world-class commercial berry farm in Rwanda, named Rwanda Berries. read more

Peruvian blueberry exports have reached a new record, surpassing 2 billion dollars in the first eleven months of 2024. This represents a 46% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, according to data from the Peruvian Ministry of... read more

The Greenery has officially launched the Dutch Inspire strawberry season. This year, an expanded cultivation area ensures a greater volume of these premium, flavorful strawberries, making them available to more consumers. The growth among the growers is one of the key factors contributing to this increase. read more

Według Mehdi Benchekroun, CEO DMB & Co, niskie temperatury w północnym Maroku wpłynęły na owoce miękkie: "Obserwujemy opóźnienie w dojrzewaniu owoców takich jak borówki. Spodziewaliśmy się osiągnięcia dużych zbiorów w styczniu-lutym, a teraz jest to". read more

The exporter dismisses concerns about the impact of weather on the quality of fruits. In his opinion, many producers have recently replaced plants on their plantations with new varieties, allowing them to offer larger quantities of premium class fruits. There is also a great emphasis on... read more

As winter continues, retailers made an effort this week to remind shoppers of the warmer, sunnier weather that lies ahead. Specials on brightly colored fruits such as strawberries, nectarines, blueberries, tangerines, dekopons, oranges, kiwis, and white, red, and black grapes were plentiful. Fresh salads were also promoted. read more

Start a new week with La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly service by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, which offers useful tips for a convenient and sustainable shopping, helping consumers choose the best products. read more

With the end of the Italian common clementine campaign, demand has shifted to Sicilian mandarins. The sale of the Sabrosa strawberry from Basilicata has begun. Demand is low for various productions such as radicchio, zucchinis, tomatoes, eggplants, and lettuces. Prices are plummeting. read more

The majority of stands in the machinery halls were easily recognizable as companies offering sorting and packaging equipment. Weco showcased their latest blueberry sorting machine, which, as Robert Szymański reported, has a capacity of up to 4 tons per hour. read more

The blueberry market in Poland requires increasingly better quality fruits. However, what does quality mean? There is no clear definition of quality, not even a standard definition. Currently, every retail chain, every buyer has their own quality specifications. What's more, it sometimes happens that read more

At Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin, the largest fruit cooperative in the Netherlands, FruitMasters, officially introduced a new sweet blackberry called Bestum. Described as particularly flavorful, it is the newest addition to the company's Best of Berries program, an exclusive selection of soft fruits. read more

The industry association Berries Australia has recently announced that new data shows berries had the highest production value of any fruit in Australia in the 2023/24 fiscal year (12 months ending on June 30, 2024). read more

The major European producers of strawberries and small fruits - in decreasing order Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal - will request to engage in direct dialogue with European institutions to finally define a common policy for this sector that harmonizes foremost. read more

Według Mehdi Benchekroun, dyrektora generalnego DMB & Co, niskie temperatury na północy Maroka wpłynęły na owoce miękkie: "Obserwujemy opóźnienie w dojrzewaniu owoców, takich jak borówki. Spodziewaliśmy się dużej ilości zbiorów w styczniu-lutym, a teraz przesunęło się to na marzec." read more

Thirty years ago, a group of enthusiasts - the first highbush blueberry growers in Poland, decided to join forces and work together to promote the cultivation of this species in Poland. In 1995, the growers decided to establish an organization, which was named the Association. read more

Wholesale markets are trying to overcome the typical slowdown phase of the period by focusing on seasonal products such as citrus fruits and strawberries. In this context, the Catanzaro Agri-Food Center confirms its strategic role as a reference point for the distribution of these products. read more

The largest European producers of strawberries and small fruits - in descending order Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal - will request direct dialogue with European institutions to define a common policy for the sector that harmonizes primarily within the EU. read more

Despite the rains in the region last week, the supply of strawberries from southern California remains good. "We have been cleaning up the fields after the recent rains. Production was slowed in the last couple of weeks in southern California, but overall we are on track for the expected volume," says. read more