Blueberries

The technical days of the International Asparagus Days and International Berries Days in Bordeaux have successfully concluded, attracting top global experts in asparagus and berries. There were over 125 exhibitors and 1200 visitors from more than 25 countries. read more

A new chapter is beginning at MBG Marketing as Brian Bocock steps in as chief executive officer, effective November 1, 2025. Bocock is a lifelong grower, innovator, and respected leader, with roots that run deep in the blueberry fields. Bocock's 36-year journey with the company began in the [...] read more

Huelva is known as a region for berry cultivation, but few are aware of the potential for growing Goji berries. The province's excellent weather conditions and the increasing demand for superfoods are creating a great opportunity for farmers and entrepreneurs. "At our nursery in the heart of read more

After participating in Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid, Food Freshly introduced new advancements in extending the shelf-life of blueberries and other delicate fruits. The company will also be showcasing these technologies at the Global Produce & Floral Show (GPFS) in Anaheim this week. read more

Dostawa borówek z Peru nabiera tempa. „Podczas gdy ilości z Perunie były początkowo niskie, produkcja od tego czasu przyspieszyła i kraj jest obecnie dominatorem globalnej podaży” - mówi Sarah Consalo, dyrektor finansowy i dyrektor ds. partnerstw globalnych w firmie Consalo Family Farms. „Obecnie eksport" read more

After a very busy summer, the Belgian strawberry market has come to a standstill since last week. "We had one of the best summers in ages, but now everything has completely stopped. Demand has dropped entirely. The export market is performing a bit better, I notice. That remains somewhat read more

At the foot of the Bieszczady Mountains, in the village of Załuż in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Beata and Paweł Korfanty have been running their own northern blueberry farm for over a dozen years. It is one of the few places in Poland where, in challenging yet incredibly valuable climatic conditions, they cultivate northern blueberries. read more

Fruitnet has announced that the next edition of its Fruitnet Berry Congress will take place on 19-20 March 2026 at The Pelligon in London. read more

According to the report, blueberries remained the most important export product, accounting for around 32% of the total value. With nearly 80,500 tons, they recorded a volume increase of 54%, while the export value decreased by 13%. Fresh Fruit Peru attributed this to a significant drop in prices. read more

A new research project in Australia aims to substitute chemical fungicides with ultraviolet light to combat powdery mildew, a disease that can destroy up to 30% of strawberry crops annually. read more

Between May and September 2025, Peru exported over 135,000 tons of blueberries, marking a 92.9% increase compared to the same period the previous year, as reported by the National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa). The country is further solidifying its standing as the top global exporter. read more

Flash floods occurred in the Moroccan region of Dakhla in early October, causing damage to tomato and blueberry crops. Although some growers were significantly affected, the overall impact at the regional and national levels is minimal, as stated by Ali Bayda, the general manager of Bayda Trading & Development. read more

The global strawberry market is now a sector worth over $5.2 billion annually, characterized by high competitiveness and an increasing presence of new exporters. Among the leaders, Mexico continues to dominate with a 19% share in value. read more

Aldi Belgium has appointed Dirk Moyaert as CEO. Dirk Moyaert will take over as the new CEO of Aldi Belgium on 1 November, replacing Wim Voet who is retiring after a nearly forty-year career. Koen Piessens will take over as vice-CEO from Moyaert. Source: retaildetail.eu India's retail. read more

In week 41, there were mixed trends in the average prices of several fruits when comparing the current week to the previous week. Apples (Cox's orange group) experienced a price decrease, with the average price this week being £1.22 per kilogram, compared to £1.36 per kilogram in the previous week. read more

Piąty Międzynarodowy Dzień Szparagów oraz Pierwszy Międzynarodowy Dzień Owoców Jagodowych odbyły się w zeszłym tygodniu we Francji, niedaleko Bordeaux. To wspólne wydarzenie, zainicjowane przez Christiana Befve'a i współorganizowane z Macfrut oraz Interco Nouvelle Aquitaine, gromadzi specjalistów z całego świata - badaczy, read more

The small berries of the Actinidia arguta species, which are closely related to the "regular" kiwi, are usually known as kiwi berries or mini berries. Sometimes they are also called honeyberries, kokuwa, kiwai, or small-fruited kiwi - as a "sharp-toothed style", like theirs. read more

A leading global supplier of blueberries, Fruitist, recently launched a new marketing campaign in Madrid. The campaign aims to promote its high-quality berries as a convenient and healthy snack option for people on the move. read more