Blueberries

Fieldstone, a family-operated company in Poland, is entering the upcoming year with a forward-looking approach to berry cultivation. Specializing in raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and redcurrants, with a particular focus on lingonberries, Fieldstone is Europe's leading producer of lingonberries. read more

Challenges are plentiful, and at the 21st Strawberry Day, there was no avoiding naming them. However, things are not looking too bleak for strawberry growers. In fact, upon closer examination of the data and market analysis, it becomes apparent that strawberry growers are in a favorable position here. read more

For example, the right plant genetic solutions and a suitable cultivation system were still missing to enable a large-scale deployment of robots. "In particular, subsidies are necessary to accelerate the robotization," he said on January 8th at the opening of the read more

Czy jest możliwe, aby w grudniu mieć słodkie, premium owoce jagodowe, które zostały wyhodowane w Wielkiej Brytanii? Sandy Booth z New Forest Fruit udowodnił, że tak. Firma już produkuje jedne z najwcześniejszych truskawek w kraju, ale poszli dalej i produkują premium truskawkę. read more

Researchers from the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural, Fisheries, Food and Organic Production Research and Training (IFAPA) in Malaga have identified a gene responsible for the firmness of strawberries. The discovery will facilitate

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The International Taste Institute has awarded Onubafruit, a Spanish second-degree cooperative specializing in the export of fresh fruit, with the Superior Taste Award for its exclusive blueberry variety, Demba. This recognition showcases Demba as one of the most exceptional berries on the international market. read more

In the study, Bradshaw and his colleagues analyzed historic and modern plant leaves affected by powdery mildew. The collection consisted of 173 samples from North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. One sample from a North American herbarium, collected over 150 years ago, was also analyzed. read more

In recent years, the Mexican berry industry has been dealing with rising input costs, a fluctuating peso-dollar exchange rate, unfavorable weather conditions, and labor shortages, which are expected to result in decreases in both production and exports in 2025. Juan José Flores García, general director of... read more

The UK-based cherry and berry importer-distributor Colina Fruits has announced its plans to grow its network of European growers and customers with the goal of becoming a top global supplier. read more

Meksykańskie eksport jagód takich jak truskawki, maliny i borówki świeże spadły o 2,2 procent w 2024 roku i są gotowe na podobne zmniejszenie się w tym roku, według stowarzyszenia branżowego Aneberries. read more

Włoski hodowca jagód Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) umocnił swoje partnerstwo z indyjskimi firmami Mahaberry i 8 Berries po podpisaniu umowy w sierpniu 2024 roku. read more

Drosophila suzukii is one of the sworn enemies of small fruit growers, such as raspberries, blueberries, wild strawberries, and blackberries. Containment strategies mainly focus on the use of insecticides, but the results are often not sufficient to prevent damage. read more

The main trading partner for producers in Peru is still the United States, which receives over half of the exports (53% – 135,000 tons). However, diversification is currently a priority: 25% of exports go to the European Union, 14% to China, and 5% to the United Kingdom. read more

The Polish berry group Fieldstone is looking forward to the upcoming year with optimism. This family-run company cultivates raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and red currants, but is most renowned for its cranberry production, being the largest producer of this fruit in Europe. read more

Peruvian fruit exports exceeded $6 billion in 2024, as reported by Desilú León Chempén, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur). Blueberries were the top exported fruit, bringing in over $2 billion, followed by avocados with more than $1.3 billion. León Chempén emphasized this achievement. read more

The data from the Agency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture allows us to collect and analyze data on the production of various crop species every year. For several years now, there has been a growing trend in the cultivation area of this particular species. In the last 4 years, there has been an increase. read more

The supply of blueberries is expected to remain stable through the first quarter of 2025. Tim Youmans, VP of sales for California Giant Berry Farms, stated, "Overall, our production forecast for 2025 is projected to be slightly higher than in 2024." Currently, the company is sourcing blueberries from Mexico, Peru, and Chile. read more