Blueberries
Cultivation of strawberries in the Mediterranean Sea basin (Part I) - challenges and genetics
2024-10-01 00:00
The Mediterranean region is one of the most important in the world when it comes to strawberry production, especially from autumn to spring. It is here that a number of activities related to breeding new varieties are carried out.
read moreSupport for blueberry producers. Up to 6000 PLN per 1 hectare!
2024-10-01 00:00
Farmers who have incurred losses in the cultivation of: currants, aronia berries, gooseberries, peaches, cherries, pears, apples, apricots, walnuts, plums, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and other fruits are eligible to apply for assistance.
read morePoland: First international strawberry-raspberry conference
2024-10-01 00:00
To wszystko, co mieliśmy na dzisiaj. Czy mogę pomóc w czymś jeszcze?
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Peru's blueberry production has seen significant growth since 2011, when Sierra Exportadora introduced the Peru Berries program, now called Agromercado. This initiative has established Peru as a global leader in blueberry exports, with sales surpassing $1.7 billion. Alfonso Velásquez
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The government has secured market access for blueberries to Korea.
2024-10-01 00:00
Rząd zapewnił dostęp do rynku dla nowozelandzkich borówek do Korei, odblokowując szacowane 5 milionów dolarów rocznych możliwości eksportowych dla producentów z Nowej Zelandii - ogłosił dzisiaj minister handlu i rolnictwa Todd McClay. "To zwycięstwo dla naszych eksporterów i stanowi kontynuację naszego udanego usunięcia ograniczeń."
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The Chilean Blueberry Committee presents industry advancements.
2024-09-30 16:00
The Chilean Blueberry Committee has introduced a new quality seal for its member growers to distinguish their product in the global market. The seal was revealed at the inaugural Blueberry Day, which took place at Hortifrut’s Virquenco farm to celebrate the official launch of the initiative.
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The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) forecasts a decrease in production for apples, pears, walnuts, and wine grapes in 2024, while cranberries, table grapes, peaches, and table olives are expected to see an increase. California's table grape production in 2024 is anticipated to surpass last season's crop.
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The world record for blueberry eating.
2024-09-30 00:00
Patrick Bertoletti set a world record by eating 18.475 pounds of blueberries in just eight minutes at the Great American Blueberry Challenge in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fresh off a victory at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Bertoletti beat seven competitors in this first-ever blueberry eating competition.
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The demand for berries is steadily increasing, leading to strain on the limited global supply.
2024-09-30 00:00
Zapasy importowanych jagód wydają się być niskie w kilku różnych regionach uprawowych, zwłaszcza w Peru i RPA. „RPA miała opóźniony zbór w tym roku, co zwiększyło popyt na rynkach azjatyckich” - mówi Raed Kazi, dyrektor ds. sprzedaży w firmie Salix Fruits, globalnym importerze i eksporterze owoców.
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The first shipment of fresh blueberries from South America has arrived at a port in northern China.
2024-09-30 00:00
Według analityków EastFruit, po katastrofalnym początku sezonu eksportu borówki z Peru, który doprowadził do pierwszego w historii spadku globalnej wymiany tego modnego owocu, obecnie wolumeny eksportu są w trakcie odbudowy.
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#Although the autumn air is already in the air, strawberry plants are still in full swing. Even some have started fruiting. This abnormal situation is not beneficial, because although you can still taste strawberries for a moment, it is unusual behavior of plants. Will it affect their wintering? Will it mean a lower yield in the next season? We invite you to watch the video straight from Strawberry Inspirations.
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From January to June 2024, Moroccan blueberries were directly delivered to four Eastern European countries: Czech Republic, Estonia, Ukraine, and Poland. During this period, Morocco exported 2,100 tons of blueberries to these destination countries, compared to 1,800 tons in the entire previous year.
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AgroFresh has introduced a new ethylene control solution that promises to be more convenient for users.
2024-09-27 09:00
The production technology specialist AgroFresh has announced that its newly released product, Harvista Mix, provides a convenient alternative for US growers of apples, pears, blueberries, and cherries to apply the Harvista plant growth regulator without requiring specialized equipment.
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As the 2024/2025 Peruvian blueberry campaign progresses, it closely follows industry projections, although it is lagging behind the figures from the previous season. By week 37, a total of 44.926 tons of blueberries have been sent to different markets, indicating a 7% decrease compared to the 2023/2024 season.
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From a passion for vines and blueberries.
2024-09-27 00:00
Our interlocutor's farm has an area of 1.1 hectares. Currently, after planting new seedlings, the vineyard occupies 0.8 hectares, and the blueberry plantation 0.3 hectares.
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Greece is getting ready for a significant harvest during the second half of the strawberry season.
2024-09-27 00:00
The Greek strawberry is one of the earliest harvested in Europe, beginning in November. However, the most important part of the Greek season is the second half, beginning in March. This is when the first big volumes of the most widely cultivated variety in Greece, Victory, come to market.
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In the first half of 2024, Morocco reached a new record in blueberry exports, shipping an unprecedented volume to multiple Eastern European countries, as reported by EastFruit. This achievement allowed Moroccan exporters to surpass their total exports from the previous year, thereby...
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"South African blueberry industry gaining global significance"
2024-09-27 00:00
Sezonowe okno czasowe dla południowoafrykańskich borówek staje się coraz bardziej istotne na rynkach międzynarodowych. Według Barbary Botes, Kierowniczki Obszaru Southern Africa w firmie Fall Creek®, "Nasza region zyskuje uznanie na rynku dzięki wyjątkowej jakości owoców, a detaliści aktywnie...
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As Chile prepares for the export season, which will begin with blueberry shipments in the coming weeks, the potential strike by 45,000 longshoremen at important East Coast and Gulf ports in the United States has led to a strategic reevaluation. Chilean fruit exporters are contemplating redirecting their.
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Primi Frutti obtains ISO 22005:2008 certification.
2024-09-27 00:00
Primi Frutti, a company specializing in the sale of strawberry plants and small fruits based in Policoro (MT), has obtained the ISO 22005:2008 certification, which concerns traceability in agri-food chains. The certification, issued by DNV, an independent body that provides
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