Blueberries

In Morocco, the blueberry sector continues to achieve success: this season, a production of approximately 80,000 tons is estimated, which is 18.8% more than the previous record harvest of the last campaign. Last year, the North African country exported 67,300 tons of them. read more

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Growing blueberries in pots is necessary when the soil is not suitable for the physiological needs of the blueberry plant. Even if the soil has a pH lower than 6.0, using pots ensures a more consistent and long-term control over the acidity of the substrate and proper fertilization. read more

The Chilean cherry express arrived on December 8, signaling the start of the 2024/25 seaborne cherry season. Containers from the ship started reaching markets that night or the next morning, rapidly turning seaborne cherries into the most sought-after product in the market. read more

The conference will take place from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Refreshments and lunch will be provided for all participants. The lectures will be simultaneously translated (English-Polish/Polish-English). read more

The value achieved in the first eleven months of this year of 2.1 billion US dollars far exceeds the value of 1.715 billion US dollars reached in the entire year 2023, marking a return to a normal trend in the production of this fruit after the climatic. read more

The blueberry export season from Peru in 2024-25 has been slower compared to previous years, but has seen an increase in export volume. As of the current date, the country has exported 254,406 tons of blueberries, with 89% being conventional and 11% organic. This represents a 61% increase. read more

During the first decade of the current century, Poland was the leading exporter of frozen strawberries. In the years 2011-2012, China emerged as a prominent player, and in the period of 2015-2016, Mexico held the largest market share. In 2018, Poland regained its position on the podium. read more

After the feast of the Immaculate Conception, we are approaching the Christmas holidays, which until last week did not seem to have much impact on sales. The scenario does not appear to have changed in the week that is about to end, as explained by. read more

Altogether 110 participants took the opportunity to inform themselves on-site or online, ask questions, and actively participate in discussions. Dr. Hans Schipper from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), head of the Southern German Climate Office, was present. read more

At the MULTIVAC booth, a fully automatic line solution for packaging large batches is being showcased, featuring the Traysealer TX 710. This machine packs fresh berries in environmentally friendly pulp trays and then seals them with a thin, transparent film. read more

Global Plant Genetics (GPG) has high expectations for its early-season low-chill blueberry variety, Tropical Blue, as the upcoming Spanish season approaches. read more

The North African country set a record in blueberry exports last season, when it shipped a total of 67,300 tons abroad, and it appears that it will achieve a similar increase compared to the previous year in 2024/25. read more

The Fraise de Plougastel association was established in 1998 and currently represents the 32 producers of this renowned French strawberry from the Finistère department. These producers cultivate the strawberries in various methods including hanging gardens, open-ground, conventional, and organic. Isabelle Lepage, the co-president of the association, provides an update on the advancements. read more

Sezon jagód borówki w 2024 roku w Południowej Afryce przebiega pomyślnie, skupiając się na jakości. Kobus du Plessis, dyrektor handlowy eksportera Angon Fruit, mówi, że sezon winogron stołowych w Południowej Afryce na 2024/25 rok napawa ich entuzjazmem. "Generalnie sezon jagód borówki w Południowej Afryce przebiega dobrze do tej pory. read more

The Ventura variety, known for its strong upright growth and abundant early maturing fruit yields, has successfully adapted to the changing landscape of blueberry production in Peru. Despite the challenges posed by the El Niño crisis, newer varieties have demonstrated resilience to high temperatures, a trait lacking in older ones. read more

Slowly but surely, the strawberry market is starting to pick up, and during our visits to the fruit and vegetable departments of large retailers, we noticed products with enviable aesthetic characteristics that were not even betrayed by the taste: in short, if the morning is good, it shows from the beginning. read more

A family-owned farming business, Australian Strawberry Distributors, has been working with Woolworths since 1974 and was recently named Woolworths Fruit and Veg Trade Partner of the Year. Woolworths hosted its annual awards ceremony last week to celebrate the achievements and contributions of its various trade partners. read more