Blueberries

Starting from 2025, farmers in Switzerland will benefit from a 30% government subsidy on frost and drought insurance. Now, these risks for arable crops, wine, fruit, and berries can also be insured separately. Additionally, the portfolio has been expanded to include a read more

HortiRoad2India, a public-private partnership from the Netherlands, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian berry producers 8 Berries and Mahaberry. The MoU marks the beginning of a focused effort to strengthen mid-tech horticultural operations in India, with a focus on. read more

The 2023/24 season was exceptional, as for the first time in 15 years, there was a decrease in blueberry exports due to severe weather events that reduced production in leading countries. Experts estimate a 10% decrease in global blueberry exports, and furthermore, in their opinion, the recovery... read more

The Main Hall of the Álvaro Alonso Barba Building at the E.T.S.I. La Rábida (Palos de la Frontera / Huelva) hosted on Wednesday the celebration of the 7th Technical Conference on Blueberry Cultivation in the Province of Huelva, organized by the... read more

The USDA's voluntary annual blueberry report predicts that Mexico's blueberry production in 2024 will reach 81,000 tons, which is an 8% increase from 2023. This growth is due to sufficient water supply and an increase in demand for exports. Despite facing drought conditions, Mexico's blueberry sector is expected to continue to grow. read more

This event is a perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge, make valuable connections, and learn about the latest trends in raspberry cultivation. Let's work together to create a better future for the berry industry! The conference is taking place at the modern hotel and conference center at the Hotel Mazurkas. read more

The VIII International Scientific and Practical Conference on Berry Cultivation and Processing, titled "Berry Cultivation and Processing: Technologies and Innovations," is scheduled to take place on December 12-13, 2024, in Lviv, Ukraine. The main objective of this conference is to provide support to berry growers. read more

In an exclusive interview with EastFruit, ShotaTsukoshvili, CEO of the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association (GBGA), discusses Georgia’s strategic moves to become a top player in the blueberry industry. Tsukoshvili highlights how Georgia’s unique harvest window, expanding variety selection, and entry into European markets are reshaping the industry. With a vision for expanding cultivation into mountainous regions and tapping into processing potential, Georgia aims to secure its spot on the world’s blueberry map.

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Hong Kong has become the latest market to receive blueberries grown in Ecuador. La Hora reported that the company involved, Nobis Fruit Company, will initially send three weekly pallets of the AtlasBlue variety by air, with this volume expected to double as the season progresses. read more

The results of this year's edition were announced at a ceremony held on Friday, October 25th at the Kamienica Theatre in Warsaw. Awards for berry processors were presented in the categories of Polish superfruits, Bio and Eco, and - for the nth time. read more

Berrytrade is a Polish fruit company that exports blueberries to multiple European, Middle Eastern, and Asian countries. Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, the co-owner of the company, shared her opinions on the recently ended blueberry season in Poland, notable market trends, the company's investments, and more. read more

The BreedingValue project is focused on advancing pre-breeding strategies to develop resilient and high-value berries. The research being conducted aims to enable sustainable and competitive production of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries in the future. This webinar is tailored for plant breeders. read more

The Association of Producers and Exporters of the Strawberry of Huelva, Freshuelva, is promoting and funding a clinical trial at the University of Huelva on the benefits of consuming strawberries for women's menstrual health

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The domestic strawberry season is slowly coming to an end. Due to the ongoing high energy costs, we intentionally planted our greenhouse strawberries about 10 days earlier this year. As a result, we will conclude the season in calendar week 45, similar to last year. Typically, we were always able to supply. read more

W Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, the blueberry industry has become a key factor in revitalizing rural areas, boosting local economic development, and increasing farmers' incomes. The Mengzi City Blueberry Farming Centre exemplifies the region's dedication to agriculture. read more

The Spanish province of Huelva was on red alert for torrential rains just a few days ago. The rainfall was significant in municipalities such as Aljaraque, which recorded almost 150 mm of rain on November 1, as well as in Cartaya, Gibraleón, and Punta Umbría, according to the Huelva Provincial authorities. read more

Traditional leaders in Kavango East are currently looking into how Namibia Berries obtained land without the approval of Hambukushu Chief Erwin Mbambo. The company, which has promised to create 8,000 jobs and invest N$1.5 billion (US$ 86,355,786), is facing a standoff over the land issue. read more

The 2023/24 blueberry campaign marked a historic moment, with a 10% decrease in global exports, the first in 15 years, due to weather events that reduced productions in the main exporting countries, as reported by a recent study by RaboResearch. However, the read more