Blueberries

Mild rains in May, known locally as "shepherd's rains", have given Moldovan strawberry growers their first real hope for a decent harvest this season, reports Logos Press. Aneta Ganenco, head of the "Pomuşoarele Moldovei" Berry Growers Association, stated that the current combination... read more

Bloom Fresh™, a company dedicated to technological innovation in blueberries, cherries, and table grapes, has laid the foundation stone for its new research center in the municipality of Blanca, in the Spanish Region of Murcia. The event was attended by Fernando López Miras, President of the Region. read more

The excellent weather in the UK this year has resulted in the strawberry season starting about two weeks earlier than usual. Retailers have already started promotions and are offering larger packs. Ben Goodchild from Nationwide commented, "We always experience fluctuations in strawberry production." read more

Modern technologies in the cultivation of American blueberry varieties play a crucial role in improving the quality of fruits. These innovations are a response to the increasing demand for premium fruits and challenges such as low temperatures and the need for control.

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The unusually good weather in the UK this year has caused the strawberry season to start around two weeks earlier than usual. Retailers have already started offering promotions and selling larger packs of strawberries. Ben Goodchild from Nationwide commented, "We typically experience fluctuations in strawberry production." read more

We present a newly established raspberry plantation of the 'Enrosadira' variety, established in early May. The plants were planted on raised beds, covered with agrotextile from Agrimpex. Working with this technology for over 10 years, we have continuously improved the system, which today... read more

The Kamchatka or Haskap berry is a fruit that has been gaining popularity in recent years. Of course, it is far from being as popular as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries, but thanks to its nutritional and flavor qualities, it is gaining increasing recognition among. read more

Prices of fruits and berries in Russia have increased significantly by 26% compared to last year, according to data from the "Check Index" by the OFD Platform company. Experts are warning that potential spring frosts could lead to a decrease of up to 15% in this year's apple harvest. Despite the higher prices, there is still a strong demand for fruits. read more

The municipality of Bieliny was once an important center of strawberry production, primarily for processing purposes. Although in recent years the area of cultivation of these fruits has significantly decreased, the tradition remains important for the residents, and local producers still supply. read more

Teboza is turning 80. This company grows asparagus in the Netherlands, and for a good decade now in Spain. What started as a mixed crop farm had by the 1980s gradually evolved into solely cultivating strawberries and asparagus. In 2001, Will Teeuwen, the family business's third generation, read more

During the webinar "Acetamiprid - its future in berry crops," Justyna Wasiak from Sumi Agro company presented the latest challenges related to the use of acetamiprid, the active substance of the insecticide Mospilan. As she emphasized, changing regulations and requirements are influencing the implementation of this compound in berry farming. read more

An event was held in Scanzano Jonico (Matera) on 27 May 2025, organized by the El Pinar nursery in collaboration with local technicians, to showcase the results of an innovative protocol developed for Inspire variety strawberry plants, aimed at minimizing risks in the post-transplant phase. read more

Sukhdeep Sethi, Managing Director of AVI Global Plast, states that Latin America's blueberry exports are rapidly increasing due to global demand. However, growers are encountering difficulties such as weather disruptions, labor shortages, and growing sustainability requirements. Sethi highlights Peru's record export season of 326,000 tons. read more

Following previous editions, this year at Macfrut trade fair, a collection of strawberry varieties developed within Italian breeding programs was also presented. Some of the showcased fruits originated from varieties well known to Polish growers. read more

As economic pressure continues to influence consumer decisions, a noticeable trend is emerging: people are seeking out small, health-focused ways to indulge themselves, with blueberries at the forefront. There is a rising demand for top-quality, premium blueberries that offer exceptional flavor and freshness. read more

In August, new, stricter norms for acetamiprid residues in berry fruits will come into force. The reduction from the current 2 mg/kg to 0.6 mg/kg for raspberries and blackberries, and 0.7 mg/kg for blueberries, poses real challenges for producers. - "This

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The harvest for Portuguese blueberries is about to kick off, says Ricardo Machado, export manager of berries for Portuguese berry trader Minikiwi Farm: "This year the Portuguese blueberry production is more delayed than we had anticipated. We had a very rainy winter, which in itself delayed the... read more

An "astronomical" amount of blueberries will be harvested in Peru this year, marking their largest harvest yet in a series of significant yearly increases. This is also impacting South Africa, which exports about one-twentieth of Peru's blueberries, influencing all of their marketing decisions. In 2024, South African blueberry... read more