Blueberries

The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), in collaboration with VentureFuel, has revealed the introduction of the Blueberry Boost Accelerator. read more

The nine-week hybrid Accelerator Program brings together high-revenue companies that produce products with blueberries as a prominent ingredient with leading companies in the blueberry, food, and consumer goods industries to accelerate growth through expert mentoring, read more

In Morocco, the tomato industry is facing labor shortages worsened by prolonged drought conditions. Labor is now shifting towards the red fruit sector, with farm workers and other industry participants being trained for jobs in berry cultivation. Khalid Saïdi, the president of the read more

This year's blueberry cultivation season started dramatically for some growers. Blueberry bacterial canker, a disease caused by bacteria of the Pseudomonas genus, has spread to an unprecedented scale. In many regions of Poland, growers are observing this phenomenon. read more

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In response to the growing market demands regarding the limitation of active substance residues in fruits, raspberry producers are increasingly seeking effective solutions that are also safe and compliant with export standards. Such solutions in this read more

Visiting De Kemp company in March in the Netherlands, I had the opportunity to learn about the planned cultivation of rosettes (tips) intended for the production of various types of potted plants. They are harvested in the summer and used for the production of different types of seedlings in pots. read more

The raspberry variety Zawadi® (ABB136), developed by Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB), is experiencing substantial growth in Southern Europe. Growers in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal are scaling up production to meet the increasing demand from European retailers. In the first year of this expansion, the adoption of Zawadi® has been remarkable. read more

This weekend's Dragon Boat Festival has increased the demand for various fruits such as apples, blueberries, durians, and mangosteens. However, many traders have observed that the holiday buying trend this year is not as strong as in previous years. New Zealand's Gala apples experienced a slight price hike due to this festival. read more

Growers, advisors, and agricultural professionals from across Europe will come together on June 14 in Hornigi, near Warka in Poland's Mazowieckie Province, for the concluding event of the 2025 Strawberry Inspirations project. The event will be hosted by strawberry producers Mateusz and Magdalena Włodarczyk. read more

The REO auction in Roeselare, West Flanders, is a one-stop shop for retail, restaurant, and hotel buyers, offering a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables - 82 different kinds, to be exact. Top products include tomatoes, cucumbers, salads, berries, and mushrooms. read more

The Greek strawberry campaign for this season started about two weeks later than usual, in the month of November, mainly due to planting delays, as stated by Alexandros Polydoropoulos, an agronomist at the Greek strawberry specialist Labidino. read more

The strawberry season is picking up, and the weather has also started to favor these fruits, as can be seen from the quantities available on the market and the price drops. Below is a list and current prices of strawberries at the beginning of June. read more

The Facebook page Vakmajom highlights significant price differences between markets in Budapest and Athens: Hungarian cherries and strawberries are priced at more than double the cost compared to their Greek equivalents. In Athens, one kilogram of cherries costs 5 euros, while in Budapest the price is read more

The 2025 season is not kind to raspberry growers - an unusual winter, capricious spring, and symptoms of plant stress are affecting both tunnel and open-field crops. In the prepared material, we present a comprehensive program to improve the condition of the bushes.

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The upcoming peak of strawberry cultivation is a time of intensive activities on the plantations. The weather conditions favor the development of pathogens and pests, and at the same time, every agronomic decision affects the quality of the fruits reaching the market. About the current situation in the crops. read more

During the Tunnel Inspirations 2025 event held at the Kozacka Truskawka farm, Krzysztof Kowal from Biobest Polska discussed solutions in the field of biological plant protection and pollination dedicated to raspberry cultivation in tunnels.

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With the end of the blueberry blooming, we enter a crucial stage – the beginning of fruit set growth. This period will last for about three weeks and is of great importance for the later size, quality, and taste of the fruits. So, it's worth reaching for

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