Blueberries

The export campaign for Chilean kiwi berries is now in the starting blocks. The first Chilean kiwi berries are expected to arrive at our premises between the beginning and middle of calendar week 6, so our customers will be supplied for the first time in calendar week 7. This is approximately when the harvest begins. read more

The Candy Berries line, the leading brand of Gentile Group, has been available on markets across Italy for over a month now. The wide production and sales catalog includes raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and currants grown in southern Italy, capable of satisfying a significant portion of the market. read more

Rosja pozostaje głównym importerem gruzińskich owoców, z silnym popytem na brzoskwinie, mandarynki i jagody. Według agencji statystycznej Gruzji, kraj w 2024 roku wyeksportował owoce o wartości 98,7 miliona dolarów do Rosji, co stanowi wzrost o 3,2% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Brzoskwinie stanowiły największy udział.

Russia remains the top buyer of Georgian fruits, with strong demand for peaches, mandarins, and berries. According to Georgia's statistics agency, the country exported $98.7 million worth of fruit to Russia in 2024, a 3.2% increase from the previous year. Peaches accounted for the largest share. read more

Planasa, a global breeder of next-generation berry varieties, has announced the acquisition of ABZ Seeds, a well-known breeder of seed-propagated F1 hybrid strawberry varieties. This strategic acquisition represents a significant milestone in Planasa's expansion into the rapidly growing market of F1 hybrid strawberries. read more

Pomimo rekordowych zbiorów śliwek i jabłek, firma Gemüsevertrieb Südbaden (OGS) z Efringen-Kirchen w Niemczech stoi przed wyzwaniami. Niepewna sytuacja gospodarcza i wysokie koszty energii mają negatywny wpływ na sprzedaż. Zbiór śliwek był absolutnym rekordem. Sytuacja była mniej read more

Planasa, global breeder of cutting-edge berry varieties, has announced the acquisition of ABZ Seeds, a well-known breeder of seed-propagated F1 hybrid strawberry varieties. This strategic acquisition represents a significant move in Planasa's expansion into the rapidly growing F1 hybrid strawberry market. read more

Berry breeder Planasa has acquired ABZ Seeds, a breeder of seed-propagated F1 hybrid strawberry varieties. Planasa said the move marks a transformative step in its expansion into the high-growth F1 hybrid strawberry segment and highlights the accelerating industry-wide shift from traditional. read more

Ava Berries, a division of UK berry experts Angus Soft Fruits, is pleased with the positive reception of its Ava Alicia (asf733.01) and Ava Catalina (asf624.01) strawberry varieties, which have gained popularity among growers, retailers, and consumers. read more

The strawberry market is experiencing a moment of great vitality in the main national wholesale food centers, despite January, in general, being devoid of satisfactions. Wholesalers report to us interesting prices, favored by a supply that is still read more

The campaign for strawberries for the period 2024-2025 concludes in January, with a notable price increase at the beginning of the season. Although only 5% of the total volume has been sold thus far, this price surge is considered a positive development, surpassing the trends seen in the previous four campaigns. read more

The State Plant Health and Seed Inspection Service has issued another report on new phytosanitary threats. Among three pests and two fungi, there is one pathogen that can attack strawberries.

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“Joining forces with ABZ, Planasa strengthens its vision to drive innovation and sustainability in agriculture and consolidates its position as a pioneering company in F1 hybrid strawberries propagated by seed. The

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In June of this year, the cultivation of blueberries in pots covered an area of 6 hectares. In December, the first fruits were successfully harvested. For 95% of the pots, the test was successful - the plants yielded a good crop with fruits of good quality. As Mahmoud Essa explains, blueberry cultivation... read more

The processed strawberry industry, especially in frozen and freeze-dried strawberries, is witnessing rapid growth due to various factors such as new consumer and commercial trends that are making them a popular choice among consumers and the hospitality and restaurant sector. read more

"The strawberry campaign has now started at Coop Sole, but the current weather conditions, characterized by rain, cloudy skies, and low temperatures, are causing production delays and some difficulties. Due to these reasons, we cannot guarantee a consistent supply of quantities. However, we read more

Strawberry cultivation is facing serious challenges due to climate change and unpredictable weather, leading to more frequent extreme events causing high stress to the plants. Additionally, it is on the rise

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Planasa will be participating in a new edition of Fruit Logistica, which will serve as a meeting point for all companies in the sector interested in learning first-hand about the advancements in its portfolio of strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry varieties, tailored to different climates. read more

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