Blueberries

"We are not only competing with imported berries, but also their competitive prices in the domestic market. In response, Norwegian growers have formed a collaborative and legal cartel of berry farmers. This alliance enables us to meet weekly, evaluate the supply and demand, and coordinate our strategies." read more

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Davao has announced the discovery of a new micro-endemic species of tropical blueberry, Vaccinium fallax, on Mt. Apo. This discovery was documented in a publication by a team of plant taxonomists, including Filipino researcher Maverick. read more

The sustainable indoor farming group Vertiberry has announced that it has selected Sollum's LED lighting solution for its new facility in L'Assomption, Quebec. read more

The Huelvan berry association Freshuelva is funding a health study on the benefits of consuming strawberries for the menstrual health of young women. read more

Particularly noticeable is the price drop for mini tomatoes without stems, which are 37.3% cheaper. Blueberries (-10.8%) and onions (-9.9%) also show significant price decreases. read more

Bama Gruppen AS is Norway's largest distributor of fruits, vegetables, berries, and potatoes. The company also provides fresh cut produce, flowers, plants, natural beverages, and on-the-go products. With a market share of up to 70%, it supplies two out of the country's three major retailers, Retaingruppen. read more

French consumers will not be able to buy strawberries and cherries at Intermarché stores in December and January - this decision was made by the managing group Mousquetaires. The distributor wants to encourage customers to

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With its 56 production units and a sales outlet every 10km, the French retail organization Mousquetaires Group has announced 8 commitments to strengthen France's food sovereignty and support the agricultural world. These commitments include promoting seasonal French fruit and vegetables throughout the year and establishing an read more

Wish Farms has harvested the first strawberry flat in Florida. Farm manager Chris Parks announced this accomplishment to the Florida Strawberry Growers Association, marking the official start of the season. "This achievement holds significant importance for us at this moment in time," Parks stated. read more

The Peruvian blueberry industry's 2024/2025 campaign has seen a positive trend, surpassing previous records and aligning with forecasts. By week 43, the industry had shipped 147,459 tons of blueberries, showing a 38% increase from the 2023/2024 campaign and exceeding projections by 5%. read more

Mongolia has committed to increasing its cultivation area for fruits and berries to 20,000 hectares and aims to achieve a production target of 30,000 tons by 2030. To realize this goal, the Government has pledged to bolster private-sector initiatives and enhance investments through public-private partnerships. read more

This week, the prices of apples experienced some changes. Varieties like Bramley's Seedling and Cox's Orange saw a small decrease of £0.02 and £0.01 per kilogram, respectively. On the other hand, Egremont Russet apples had a slight increase in price of £0.05 per kilogram, indicating a fluctuation in demand or a potential change in supply. read more

Ads this week were still full of Autumn items, but retailers showed they are ready to roll into the holiday season by offering deals on meal favorites, baking supplies, and gift ideas. Sweet potatoes, cranberries, pomegranates, persimmons, carrots, winter squash, and celery were front and center. read more

For many years, growers of sweet cherries, plums, and other stone fruit have depended on the innovative covering systems from VOEN Vöhringer. In recent years, solutions for protecting a wide range of soft fruit crops, particularly raspberries and blueberries, have also become increasingly... read more

The return to more stable temperatures this year following the El Niño weather catastrophe last year heralds an improved production landscape. According to Fresh Fruit Peru, crop growth rates have normalized in all regions of the country, and the read more

According to a prominent industry expert, the recovery of Peruvian blueberry production in 2024/25 will necessitate enhanced collaboration between suppliers and retailers to sustain profitability amidst increasing volumes. read more

The strawberry season in Basilicata is starting early this year due to the mild autumn weather, with temperatures currently reaching 25°C. The first harvesting activities began on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The variety being harvested is RedSayra from the Planasa group, a rooted top type planted at the beginning of. read more

Chilean cherries flown in by air arrived at Guangzhou Jiangnan Fruit Market on Monday, marking the start of the new cherry season and attracting the interest of many industry insiders. Fresh shipments of cherries, including Glen Red, Royal Dawn, and Black Rock varieties, continued to arrive in the following days. read more