Blueberries

Od 17 do 20 września odbył się Międzynarodowy Kongres Truskawkowy 2025 w Antwerpii. Cały sektor truskawkowy, począwszy od badań, poprzez marketing i handel, zgromadził się w flamandzkim mieście w ciągu tych dni, aby omówić wyzwania, możliwości i trendy. Pod hasłem "Łączenie kropek" read more

In 2025, the Ukrainian raspberry market showed an unusual price trend, as reported by the Ukrainian Berry Association. Unlike the typical pattern of prices stabilizing from early June through July, this season experienced a sudden drop at the end of July, followed by a rapid recovery. read more

Although it is a high-quality market with a volume of 2.7 billion euros, European strawberry production has declined by 13% over the past ten years, and the cultivation area has shrunk to 74,000 ha. Spain and the Benelux countries remain strong players in this market. read more

The variety is the first Northern High Bush breed that has emerged from the ten-year collaboration, reports the Royal Fruit Growers Organization. read more

Freshfel Europe's general delegate Philippe Binard spoke at the International Strawberry Conference (ISC) 2025 in Antwerp this week, providing a comprehensive analysis of the European and global strawberry market. read more

Eksport gruzińskich borówek gwałtownie wzrósł w pierwszych siedmiu miesiącach 2025 roku, zwiększając się o 59% w skali rocznej. Zgodnie z danymi Głównego Urzędu Statystycznego, kraj wyeksportował 6 319 ton o wartości 42,3 miliona dolarów, w porównaniu do 4 558 ton o wartości 26,6 miliona dolarów w tym samym okresie 2024 roku. Rosja read more

Podaż importowanych borówek jest nadal ograniczona i wygląda na to, że będzie jeszcze bardziej ograniczona przez resztę tego miesiąca. „Mam wrażenie, że Peru wysłało wcześniej niż zwykle, gdy na rynku nadal było dużo krajowych produktów” - mówi Ricky Armata z firmy C&J Brothers, zauważając, że ostatnie krajowe borówki. read more

The 38th International Seminar on Blueberries, held in Tangiers on September 10 and 11, provided a detailed overview of the global berry market and highlighted Morocco's rise as the world's fourth-largest exporter of this fruit. The African nation has established itself as a reliable and competitive player in the blueberry market, attracting attention from industry experts and stakeholders worldwide. read more

Although the blueberry harvesting season is coming to an end, the plants are still working intensively. During this time, the differentiation of flower buds occurs, which will determine next year's yield, and the root system accumulates reserves necessary for the spring start. read more

Costa's international berry operations have secured patents for five new blueberry varieties in Laos. This milestone represents the inaugural registration of a new plant variety in the country and was acknowledged during a Certificate Handover Ceremony at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce on September 9. read more

A robot that does not stop in front of foliage and can accurately distinguish ripe strawberries: this is the innovation coming from Washington State University (WSU), where a team of researchers has developed a prototype capable of harvesting fruit hidden among the leaves. The system - is read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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The Scottish berry company Angus Soft Fruits has stated that robots have been assisting them in protecting their crops during one of the hottest summers on record. read more

A new collaboration between New Zealand and Saudi Arabian strawberry companies has been formalized as one of five partnerships during a New Zealand government trade visit to Riyadh. read more

We are excited to announce that Auchan Poland, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Central Europe, will be joining us at Fresh Market 2025! read more

Planasa has named Ronnie Kersten as the Business Development Director for Northern Europe, starting in October 2025. Kersten brings over 20 years of experience in the berry industry, specializing in blueberries and strawberries. He has previously held positions at Legro, Fall Creek Farm &... read more

Po suchszącej zimie niż zwykle, winnice i sady na Przylądku Zachodnim szybko rozwijają się w stronę wczesnej wiosny. Krzewy winorośli pączkują, sady cytrusowe kwitną, a proces zapylania borówki jest już w dużej mierze zakończony. Od lipca Duwan Jackson i jego koledzy z firmy DFM Technologies, wiodącej firmie w branży

After a drier-than-normal winter, vineyards and orchards in the Western Cape are surging ahead to an early spring. Grapevines are budding, citrus orchards are flowering, and blueberry pollination is largely complete. Since July, Duwan Jackson and his colleagues at DFM Technologies, a leading read more