Blueberries

A team of Mexican scientists is working on developing a variety of blueberries that can better adapt to Mexico's climate, reducing the number of cold hours required for their growth. The aim is to overcome the challenges associated with using foreign varieties that often struggle to adapt successfully to the local conditions. read more

Mastronardi Produce has obtained complete and exclusive North American rights to Mastronardi BerryWorld® America from its partner BerryWorld® Group. The joint venture between the two companies was initially established in 2018 to establish Mastronardi BerryWorld America. This partnership granted them access to... read more

W Zimbabwe, producers are working hard to meet the growing global demand for blueberries, despite facing financial challenges and limited government support. Willard Zireva, a farmer who funds his own operations, emphasizes the difficulties in securing financing and the lack of government assistance as major obstacles. read more

Dutch greenhouse strawberries are currently experiencing high demand both domestically and internationally. "Availability is currently very limited. The outdoor crop season is coming to an end, and we will have to wait until week 40 for the first greenhouse-grown Elsanta strawberries," says Frank van der Kwaak, who is responsible. read more

It is the season for setting up multi-layered, above-ground strawberry plantations. These systems are designed and produced by the Italian company Combimetal Carrera, located in Policoro (Matera). While some are trying out these innovative systems for the first time, others are... read more

The prolonged summer season in Estonia has led to an impressive cranberry harvest, particularly in the country's many bogs. Experienced cranberry pickers have observed the exceptional quality of this year's crop, with some saying they have never seen anything like it before. read more

"Filipe Gomes, export manager for Portuguese fresh produce exporter Twinkle Green, stated that the lower production of Portuguese kiwiberries is attributed to unstable weather conditions. He mentioned, 'This year, the kiwiberry cultivation period in Portugal was challenging due to the constant instability of the. read more

The main variety of raspberries here is 'Mailing Bella', which this year has brought impressive yields - reaching up to 22 tons per hectare (for dessert fruits) in the summer harvest and expected 5-8 t/ha in the autumn harvest. This is a very good result for this variety. read more

In the blueberry plantations, the fruits have long been harvested for the most part. The same goes for the blueberry quarters of the Blueberry Factory project, which we are inspecting together with Radosław Łaźny.

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Domestic raspberries are offered at all major agricultural and food exchanges in the country. According to the listings published on September 13th, it appears that the highest prices for raspberries can be found at the Targipiast exchange in Wroclaw – averaging around 40 PLN/kg. The lowest prices were published... read more

The Italian breeding company G-Berries has set up commercial trials for its raspberry varieties in Morocco, where growers see great potential for early supply compared to competitor Spain. After successful initial tests in 2023, the company is now collaborating with four local companies – Afripick, North Bay. read more

Since the introduction of the minimum wage in 2015, 42% of open-field strawberry cultivation areas have been abandoned in Germany, and one in four asparagus farms in Germany has ceased production. For example, the share of wages in total costs is 50% in strawberry farms. read more

Planasa's subsidiary in Southern Africa, Planasa South Africa, is now two years old and would like to celebrate the occasion by inviting all blueberry growers to a Field Day in the Western Cape area. The event will take place in Wellington on September 26, 2024. Manuel Garcés, the blueberry Sales Director, will be present. read more

Peter Veltman has taught himself to create highly desirable machines through his company, Fieldman. One of his self-designed machines is currently in operation at the strawberry farm Royal Berry, as Peter revealed to a local Dutch newspaper. This machine line is showcased in three video clips that demonstrate its functionality. read more

W tym roku austriacki zbór kiwi zaczął się w drugim tygodniu sierpnia, wcześniej niż kiedykolwiek wcześniej. "Ze względu na późne przymrozki i następujące po nich upały, określiłbym sezon jako przeciętny. W porównaniu do normalnego roku zbiorów, tegoroczne plony są około 30 procent niższe" - powiedział. read more

Sekoya® initially developed the Livie™ Dispenser in response to the new European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which is on track to become EU law. By 2030, various types of single-use plastic packaging, including disposable packaging for... (the rest of the sentence is missing). read more

W Zimbabwe, dążenie do wykorzystania rosnącego globalnego popytu na borówki spotyka się z przeszkodami finansowymi, o czym świadczy samofinansujący się rolnik Willard Zireva. Te wyzwania obejmują wyraźny brak finansowania oraz minimalne wsparcie ze strony rządu. Mimo to. read more

On Tuesday, September 10th, Coöperatie Hoogstraten hosted its annual Variety Day, where growers and other interested parties could come and assess the cooperative's available strawberry varieties. The focus of this edition was mainly on everbearing strawberry varieties, marking a shift from the spring. read more

In the wholesale market, it is clear that the price of blueberries is starting to rise towards 40 PLN per kilogram. In the Bronisze market in Warsaw, you have to pay 36.50 PLN for 1 kg of blueberries. The average price at the Targipiast market in Wrocław is 27.50 PLN, and at the WGRO market in Poznań it is 42.50 PLN. At the Kalisz Stock Exchange. read more

Planasa's subsidiary in Southern Africa, Planasa South Africa, is now two years old and would like to celebrate the occasion by inviting all blueberry growers to a Field Day in the Western Cape area. The event will be held in Wellington on September 26, 2024. Manuel Garcés, the blueberry Sales read more