Blueberries

Agricrafters, a Romanian agricultural company, has launched a project to establish Europe's largest blueberry plantation. Currently managing 40 hectares of blueberry fields, the company aims to expand cultivation significantly. In 2024, Agricrafters initiated planting on new land spanning. read more

The new year is expected to bring moderate growth for Peruvian agricultural exports, according to consultancy Fresh Fruit Peru. They predict a 2 percent growth rate in a conservative scenario for 2025, with blueberries leading the way and products like cocoa and coffee also contributing to this growth. read more

The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has received a grant of $1.5 million from the second round of the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). read more

Each cultivation region in Germany reported damages following the night frosts in April, starting from apples and berries to plums. The producers in eastern Germany were particularly hard hit with severe cuts across the entire range of fruits. But also in spring and summer... read more

A team of researchers from the Strawberry Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology group of the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural, Fisheries, Food, and Organic Production Research and Training (Ifapa) in Malaga have identified specific regions of the strawberry genome for enhancing its firmness. read more

Hortifrut Perú has recently achieved a milestone by successfully completing its first blueberry shipment to China through the newly inaugurated Port of Chancay. The shipment, which included 32 containers, arrived in the Asian country on December 18, with the ports of Shanghai and Hong Kong as the targeted destinations. read more

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As reported by Freshuelva, an association of berry fruit producers from the Huelva region in Spain, in the 2025 season the area of ​​cultivation of these fruits increased by 4% and reached 12,274 hectares. The largest percentage increase was observed

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Not long ago, most farms stopped using artificial lighting for cultivation in winter because of the energy crisis. At that time, there were questions about whether lighted cultivation would make a comeback or if local strawberries and tomatoes would only be available in summer. However, the following years quickly provided answers to these questions. read more

The Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency (GCCA) has completed its assessment of the competitive landscape in the blueberry sector, covering the period from 2020 to the first ten months of 2024. This examination was launched in response to requests from local growers seeking to analyze competition. read more

With global food demand projected to increase by 50-60% in the coming decades due to population growth and changing consumption patterns, the agricultural sector is at the forefront of tackling this challenge. Urban population growth, rising purchasing power in emerging markets, and a shift read more

In Peru, the Foreign Trade Research and Development Institute of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (Idexcam) has projected an 11.40% growth in exports, reaching over $72 billion by the end of 2024. This increase is attributed to the enhanced performance of key sectors, including. read more

For new plantings, the same plots where blueberries used to grow are utilized. The old bushes are cut down, and the stems are removed from the plantation. The underground parts are destroyed by stump grinders and shredded. Before planting new plants, ridges are already formed from the material. read more

Raspberry production worldwide is increasing from year to year. According to data published by IRO, in 2023 it reached the level of 852 thousand tons. Out of this, 96.1 thousand tons were produced in Poland. While global raspberry production is growing, Poland's share in the market is gradually decreasing, currently. read more