Blueberries

Hydroponic cultivation is proving to be a very efficient option for growing strawberries, not only for fruit production but also for producing seedlings. Moreover, it has become an increasingly attractive option, especially now that the European Union is banning disinfectants from the market. read more

Nowe i lepsze odmiany jeżyn nadal kwitną, a dla jednej spółdzielni hodowlanej te odmiany zapowiadają nową erę. North Bay Produce twierdzi, że program jeżyn Erandy® przeżyje w tym roku silny sezon. Te duże owoce mają odporność na regresję i brak. read more

"Spain is a crucial market for Peruvian fresh products like avocados, blueberries, grapes, and mangoes. Peru is the second largest avocado supplier to Spain, after Mexico. Spain serves as a key destination for a variety of Peruvian fresh products, highlighting the importance of this market for Peru." read more

This week in the fruit wholesale market, there was an increase in the supply of imported pineapples and Chinese avocados, while Peruvian blueberries saw a rise in volume but a slight decrease in price. On the other hand, durian prices are going up due to limited availability. read more

The UK's strawberry season experienced its typical highs and lows throughout the summer, with the mild, overcast weather resulting in very good brix levels. "June was good, but we struggled for three weeks in August due to oversupply and low demand," said Sandy Booth from New Forest Fruit. read more

The Raspberry Economics in Production project has received £1 million in funding from the UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Innovate UK program, with the aim of enhancing the sustainability of raspberry production in the UK. read more

Mountain Blue has announced a trial of plastic-free packaging for its Eureka blueberry brand in collaboration with Opal and the supermarket retailer Coles Group. read more

Od stycznia do sierpnia import świeżych borówek do Chin wzrósł pod względem wartości, ale zmniejszył się pod względem ilości. Według doradcy handlowego Giovanny'ego Deckera, na podstawie wstępnych danych z Generalnej Administracji Celnej Chin, import świeżych borówek osiągnął wartość 101,4 miliona dolarów. read more

Dostawa peruwiańskich borówek była trudna w ciągu ostatnich dwóch miesięcy, z bardzo niskimi woluminami sprzedaży po rekordowo wysokich cenach. Theo Benjert i Rob Pakvis z Berryland spodziewają się wkrótce wzrostu podaży. "W listopadzie spodziewamy się przynajmniej potrójnego wzrostu wolumenu w porównaniu do ostatnich kilku". read more

Well-organized logistics is a key element in exporting berry fruits. That is why this topic has been included in the program of the Berry Forum 2024 conference. During the event, experts from Legsad will discuss how

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Mountain Blue, a pioneer in innovative blueberry genetics, is thrilled to announce a trial of plastic-free packaging in partnership with Opal, an innovative packaging and systems solutions company, for the Eureka brand, in collaboration with the supermarket retailer Coles Group. This initiative is part of Mountain Blue's continued commitment to sustainability. read more

"We are currently distributing fresh plants of NSG strawberry varieties to growers in southern Italy. These varieties are among our most popular. Transplanting began at the start of October and will continue until the end of the month. Rooted cuttings, on the other hand, have already been planted." read more

The history of the blueberry farm of the Górscy family from Olszowa Wola in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship is a dramatic example of fraud and the loss of a lifetime's work due to trusting the wrong people. The report on this topic was prepared by TVP Reporters. (link)

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Strawberry growers around the world have been facing a hot summer, which has resulted in heightened pressure from cyclamen mites on infected plants. This is what Kars Vreeswijk from Moleda observed during his visits to several farms on different continents in August. Several strawberry plant nurseries and growers are... read more

Creating an efficient, equitable, and sustainable value chain poses a challenge for numerous sectors, including the fruits and vegetables sector. For Nature's Pride and its sister company Berries Pride, responsible water usage is of paramount strategic significance for their business and the sector's future. read more

Dawid Janiak, a farmer from Wielkopolska, assesses this year's harvest on his farm as satisfactory. The first 'Karima' strawberry plants were planted at the end of February to stagger fruiting. Fruit selling prices were higher this year than read more

"We're talking about the lowest temperatures that the Loskop Valley has experienced in the last 27 years," says Jovann Somers, the blueberry production manager at Roslé Boerdery, "and not just here, but extending deep into Limpopo and Zimbabwe." Black frost in July caused damage to 60 to 70% of the earliest cultivars. read more

During one of the conference panels focused on "Sales," attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the current requirements set by retail networks. This information will be presented by Andrzej Łukijańczuk from Agronom Berries, which is currently. read more

DiMuto has announced a strategic expansion of its operations in Mexico, focusing on the fresh strawberries and dry vegetables sector. By partnering with a global produce distributor in the United States, DiMuto is set to revolutionize the digital transformation of the fresh produce supply chain. Leveraging its expertise and technology, DiMuto aims to enhance traceability and transparency in the industry. read more