Blueberries

The season for Polish strawberries not only has a unique taste, but also its distinctive hallmark - the traditional Polish strawberry basket made of wooden splints. This small but incredibly functional container with a capacity of 2 kg has become an integral part read more

Facing increasing market demands and variable weather conditions, raspberry growers are increasingly turning to modern cultivation technologies. During the "Tunnel Inspirations" event at Konrad Kozakiewicz's farm, the Ceres company presented their solutions. read more

In the next week of the strawberry season, we are entering the market with a larger quantity of fruits, and consequently lower prices. The price drops are more noticeable than in the previous week, when the price differences were around 1-2 zł/kg. On Monday, prices at various

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This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have observed a significant drop in prices for locally grown strawberries in Ukraine. This market situation is largely due to an increased supply coming from farms in the western regions of the country. At the same time, growers are reporting read more

The BMTI and Italmercati Shopping Basket recommends the most convenient seasonal agri-food products for this week. As for fruits, strawberries, which are abundant in the markets, have wholesale prices that have decreased by 9.9% compared to last week. read more

This year's strawberry harvest is now in full swing in large parts of the DACH region. However, harvest prospects vary greatly in the individual growing regions. FreshPlaza.de has compiled the latest comments from the respective regions on the current harvest. German fruit dominated the market. read more

The beginning of raspberry blossoming is a critical moment in the growing season, determining the quality and quantity of the yield. In the cultivation of summer varieties, such as 'Glen Carron', precise fertilization becomes particularly important - both in terms of soil and

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Gray mold, caused by the fungus Botrytis cinerea, is one of the biggest and most common threats to strawberry plantations. Under favorable conditions, it can destroy up to 80% of the crop. Already in the current season, the first signs are appearing on many plantations. read more

As part of the Raspberry Factory project, a new raspberry plantation was established this year for harvesting from this year's canes. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss key aspects of establishing such plantations, especially in the context of fertilization.

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Berry marketer has appointed Frances Dillard as its first ever Chief Communications Officer, a newly created position with responsibility for shaping the company's international reputation. read more

In the latest market data, Bramley's Seedling apples were priced at an average of £1.39 per kilogram, which is a decrease from the previous week's average of £1.44. This reflects a weekly decline of £0.05, equivalent to a 3% decrease. Additionally, Other Late Season apples also saw a significant price... read more

The European berry season is gradually gaining momentum, as stated by Hasan Atula, a berry specialist at Hilden Wholesale Market and owner of the company of the same name. "We mainly focus on Dutch strawberries. I would describe the campaign thus far and the current demand as satisfactory. read more

The global blueberry market is currently going through a dynamic 2025 season characterized by regional challenges and changing supply patterns. In Spain, Huelva's position as a major supplier to the UK has been affected by production fluctuations and the wettest start to the year in 150 years, leading to a shift in... read more

During the inspection of blueberry plots on May 22 as part of the Blueberry Factory project, we pay attention to issues such as the problem of bursting buds. This is a worrying sign that prompts producers to take measures to limit this issue.

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"This campaign is unusual; sometimes we get excellent results and sometimes we get barely acceptable ones," says Carmela Suriano, a strawberry grower in southern Italy (Basilicata region). "We are in a period where climate change is impacting crops. "The season has started quite well, but... read more

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California Berry Cultivars (CBC) has released a statement in response to Driscoll's announcement that it would appeal a decision by a US federal court that ruled in favor of CBC in a lengthy patent infringement lawsuit between the two companies. read more

Poland's Fresh Factory is investing in new sorting, packing, and repacking technology to meet the increasing demand from its retail and wholesale customers, especially for high-value products such as plums, cherries, and blueberries. read more