Blueberries

FruitMasters officially presented the new sweet blackberry, Bestum, at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. This variety is the newest addition to FruitMasters' Best of Berries program, which features an exclusive selection of soft fruit varieties. Bestum was developed with a strong emphasis on taste and quality. read more

The increasing production of strawberries in greenhouses in the Netherlands is shortening the sales window for strawberries from Mediterranean countries not only in the Netherlands but also in many European countries where these fruits are

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The year 2024 has impressively shown the impact that weather conditions have on yields and the marketing season for fruits and vegetables. Particularly significant were the frost events in the last week of April. Every growing region in Germany reported damages, ranging from apples to berries. read more

Also interesting are the recommendations for the classical cultivation of everbearing strawberry varieties, carried out in Germany in tunnels, on gutters, in coconut substrate. read more

Traditionally, Romania has not been known for its large blueberry production, but that is changing. The country is receiving significant investments and new varieties are being planted, which are expected to enter the market in large volumes by 2027, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Among them, seven farms operated on 21 hectares of cultivation area according to the criteria of organic farming. The area planted with bush berries decreased by more than a third compared to 2023 (-26 hectares or -35%). The decrease in cultivation area is mainly due to the lower read more

"Miguel González of MG Fruit highlights the increasing presence of Dutch greenhouse strawberries, particularly from mid-March, and field-grown ones from late April. This trend poses a potential threat to the already short Spanish strawberry season," read more

Traditionally, Romania has not been known for its significant blueberry production, but that is changing. There is a large investment being made in the country, with new varieties being planted that are expected to enter the market in large volumes by 2027. "Most growers have been cultivating the old varieties, but now they are shifting towards newer ones," said an industry expert. read more

Mexico is a major global producer of blueberries, ranking sixth in the world. The production forecast for the calendar year (CY) 2025 is 73,500 metric tons (MT), which is a nine percent decrease from CY 2024 due to a shortened harvest period. Mexico is expected to export 70,000 MT of blueberries in CY 2025. read more

The period preceding the ripening of the 'Draper' variety last year provided a great opportunity to present some practical tips that work well on blueberry plantations. Tomasz Szuławy recommends establishing blueberry plantations on suitable... read more

Zimbabwe's berry export sector has experienced a 50% growth in 2024, with exports increasing from 6 million kilograms in 2023 to 8 million kilograms this year. Data from ZimStats shows a rise from 5,605,894 kg in 2023 to 8,395,217 kg in 2024, indicating the sector's expansion and global demand. read more

More than three million trays, or 10,800 tonnes, of Zespri RubyRed™ Kiwifruit will be available this season, with its berry-like taste being offered for the first time in several exciting new markets. The RubyRed harvest will begin in New Zealand in the coming weeks, with a large volume expected. read more

As a result, the harvest quantity decreased for the second consecutive year and is now at the same level as in 2021. Compared to the year 2012 (when it was 3,511 tons), the harvest quantity has more than doubled. Farmers in the Cologne district accounted for just over half of the statewide harvest quantity (55.7%). read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has entered into a five-year licensing agreement with Advance Berry Breeding (ABB), granting it the rights to cultivate the Malaika (ABB135) and Zawadi (ABB136) raspberry varieties in Portugal and becoming a key member of ABB’s Gold Programme. read more

People enjoy blueberries that are crunchy, juicy, and sweet. If they are too soft or sour, imperfections that are not visible to the naked eye, they are typically rejected. Magnus, the grading machine from Optimum Sorting designed for delicate fruits, is able to detect these imperfections. Steve Raskin, the Chief Sales Officer at this Dutch company, elaborates on this... read more

Workers from the Inspectorate of Trade Quality of Agri-Food Products in Gdańsk stopped a shipment of up to 50 tons of frozen strawberries from Egypt. During the inspection, they found "numerous product defects", and their description best indicates that the fruits had never

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