Blueberries

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

The black-red federal government is planning to increase the minimum wage to EUR 15. This would also require strawberry farmers to pay their mostly foreign seasonal workers (mostly from Romania) EUR 15 per hour. read more

Dane rynkowe tego tygodnia ujawniają znaczne zmiany cen w kluczowych kategoriach owoców i warzyw, przy czym niektóre towary wykazują ostre odchylenia od średnich cen zeszłego tygodnia. Wśród najbardziej godnych uwagi zmian jest cena "Jabłka - Inny późny sezon", która wykazała gwałtowny spadek. Średnia cena read more

Tesco has reduced the price of a 400g pack of UK strawberries in order to sell excess fruit caused by the warm weather. read more

The project leader, Dr. Alice Hayward, stated that there is little published data on the disorder and its causes. "Symptoms include roots wrapping around each other or constricting the crown - where the aboveground parts of the plant meet the roots." read more

At the headquarters of OGS Südbaden, tons of asparagus and strawberries are delivered, picked, and dispatched to regional food retailers. In calendar week 16, the first tunnel-grown strawberries were offered to retailers, followed by outdoor-grown produce in calendar weeks 18-19. From now on, the... read more

The season for Peruvian blueberries in 2024/2025 ended in April with over 318,000 tons exported. This represented a rebound from the previous season, which was impacted by unfavorable weather conditions. Despite the positive outcome, the industry is now confronted with new challenges that will demand its read more

Ministry of Agriculture of Lithuania has requested the National Crisis Management Center for a state of emergency declaration due to damage from spring frost. According to Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT, 70-80% of the fruit and berry harvest has been affected, with some regions experiencing complete loss. read more

In recent years, the situation concerning the protection of strawberry plantations has been becoming increasingly complicated. Each season brings new challenges with different pathogens becoming more problematic. Various types of pests are also becoming more damaging. This is mainly associated with a change. read more

In the 2025 season, many blueberry producers are facing new challenges - reducing the residues of active substances in the fruits they sell. That's why it's worth considering the new possibilities offered by a biological fungicide called Julietta. Thanks to its new properties, this fungicide is becoming increasingly popular among farmers. read more

Yunnan's Dongkui waxberries were introduced to the market in mid-May, with the most common varieties being the Yunnan-grown Biqi and Dongkui types. Fujian Dongkui waxberries are projected to be available by late May. The early-season waxberries from Yunnan have displayed growth and yield patterns similar to previous years. read more

In the raspberry plantation of summer raspberries on May 22, specifically with the 'Glen More' variety, we observe full bloom. The fruit harvest is planned here for the first days of June, although under favorable conditions it may start even earlier. At this stage read more

In 2024, Spanish berry exports saw a 6% year-on-year increase in volume and a 12% increase in value, reaching a total of 411,879 tons and 1,912 million euros, respectively. Against this backdrop, the tenth edition of the International Berry Congress, organized by Freshuelva (Huelva's Association of … read more