Blueberries

Just a few years ago, self-picking strawberries at Manfred Skrzypczyk's farm were just an idea to salvage the plantation after a hailstorm. Today, they have become one of the most important channels for selling fruit, attracting hundreds of families from the entire Silesia region. As the farmer admits, read more

During the next inspection of the plantation conducted as part of the Strawberry Inspirations project, the condition of the plants in the plot with the Cadenza variety grown in a hybrid system was evaluated. The plantation was assessed by Iwona Polewska-Jankowiak from the company Biogen, paying attention to both the very read more

At Magdalena and Mateusz Włodarczyk's farm in Hornigi, where the Strawberry Inspirations project is being implemented, the first harvest of strawberries from field-grown crops on formed ridges has begun. This is a clear indication that the strawberry season 2026 is underway. read more

Costa Group has reached an important achievement in the advancement of its prominent blueberry breeding program by introducing BluGenix. read more

There are again reports of unfair trading practices in the strawberry market related to imported fruits. Farmers are sounding the alarm that strawberries from Serbia are increasingly appearing in wholesale markets, being repackaged and sold as a product. read more

Rosselkhoznadzor will temporarily restrict the import of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green vegetables, and strawberries originating from and shipped through Armenia from May 30, 2026, until an appropriate mechanism is developed to ensure the safety of the shipped products. read more

Costa Group has reached a new milestone in the advancement of its blueberry breeding program with the introduction of BluGenix. Being a fundamental component of Costa's activities, the blueberry variety enhancement program leverages nearly forty years of expertise in plant breeding. Within the Costa BluGenix brand, the program... read more

The spring frosts that occurred at the end of April left clear traces on blueberry plantations. Dr. Michał Wojcieszek from Yara Poland pointed out during a meeting from the Blueberry Factory series on Dr. Paweł Krawiec's plantation that the scale of damage is very

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The heat accelerates consumption and brings liveliness back to summer product sales negotiations. After a slow start to the year, even at the CAAT in Turin, there is a change in pace, with seasonality beginning to drive the market and Piedmontese production ready for... read more

Global blueberry markets are experiencing increased supply in the Northern Hemisphere, although there are quality issues and uneven volumes in some regions due to weather conditions. Domestic production in North America is on the rise, and European production is gradually beginning to support availability. read more

The past season was a huge challenge for raspberry producers. Strong pressure from the raspberry beetle, difficulties with propagating beneficial insects, and stressful weather conditions caused many plantations across the country to enter winter in a weakened state. One of the farms that was particularly affected was... read more

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The Rivoira Group presents Skylar Rae®, the new exclusive Tip Top® variety, of which it holds exclusive rights for Europe. A project that introduces a completely new concept in the fruit and vegetable market: the #CherryBerry. read more

Irish Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced a €2 million (US$2.3 million) fuel support scheme for specialist fruit and vegetable growers. The scheme will benefit growers producing tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, strawberries, and chillies, sectors identified by the Minister as in need of support. read more

Recent seasons have shown that one of the biggest challenges in strawberry cultivation is spring frosts and the prolonged maintenance of plantations under covers. In such conditions, plants require rapid leaf mass regeneration and intensive nitrogen support. read more

"The Italian blueberry market has been performing quite well in the first months of 2026," reports the Sant'Orsola cooperative, one of the largest small fruit producers in Italy and Europe. The quality is higher compared to the same period last year, mainly due to the yields generated by a good." read more

The first air shipment of SanLucar Sekoya Pop variety blueberries has been successfully imported into Mumbai by Anasuya Fresh, as announced by Dinesh Shinde, CEO of the Indian fresh produce importer. Shinde stated, "This development represents another significant milestone in the rapid expansion of the blueberry category in India." read more

The strawberry farming season is approaching its final stages, and as summer approaches, it is already time for initial assessments. Drawing up the situation at IFN is Pietro Ciardiello, president of Mediterraneo Group, a key player in a season that he defines as positive in many aspects: read more

This year's spring has presented blueberry growers with a huge challenge. Multiple days of frost, temperatures dropping below -5°C, and cold nights have caused damage to flower buds and stunted plant growth in many farms. This makes the plantation even more noteworthy. read more

Turkey's strawberry exports increased by 56% during the first four months of 2026, reaching US$20.87 million, according to the country's fresh produce exporters. Gengiz Balik, the head of the Aegean Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Exporters' Association, stated that exports totaled 6,608 tons of fresh strawberries. read more