Blueberries

The Kamchatka or Haskap berry is a fruit that has been gaining popularity in recent years. Of course, it is far from being as popular as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries, but thanks to its nutritional and flavor qualities, it is gaining increasing recognition among. read more

Prices of fruits and berries in Russia have increased significantly by 26% compared to last year, according to data from the "Check Index" by the OFD Platform company. Experts are warning that potential spring frosts could lead to a decrease of up to 15% in this year's apple harvest. Despite the higher prices, there is still a strong demand for fruits. read more

The municipality of Bieliny was once an important center of strawberry production, primarily for processing purposes. Although in recent years the area of cultivation of these fruits has significantly decreased, the tradition remains important for the residents, and local producers still supply. read more

Teboza is turning 80. This company grows asparagus in the Netherlands, and for a good decade now in Spain. What started as a mixed crop farm had by the 1980s gradually evolved into solely cultivating strawberries and asparagus. In 2001, Will Teeuwen, the family business's third generation, read more

During the webinar "Acetamiprid - its future in berry crops," Justyna Wasiak from Sumi Agro company presented the latest challenges related to the use of acetamiprid, the active substance of the insecticide Mospilan. As she emphasized, changing regulations and requirements are influencing the implementation of this compound in berry farming. read more

An event was held in Scanzano Jonico (Matera) on 27 May 2025, organized by the El Pinar nursery in collaboration with local technicians, to showcase the results of an innovative protocol developed for Inspire variety strawberry plants, aimed at minimizing risks in the post-transplant phase. read more

Sukhdeep Sethi, Managing Director of AVI Global Plast, states that Latin America's blueberry exports are rapidly increasing due to global demand. However, growers are encountering difficulties such as weather disruptions, labor shortages, and growing sustainability requirements. Sethi highlights Peru's record export season of 326,000 tons. read more

Following previous editions, this year at Macfrut trade fair, a collection of strawberry varieties developed within Italian breeding programs was also presented. Some of the showcased fruits originated from varieties well known to Polish growers. read more

As economic pressure continues to influence consumer decisions, a noticeable trend is emerging: people are seeking out small, health-focused ways to indulge themselves, with blueberries at the forefront. There is a rising demand for top-quality, premium blueberries that offer exceptional flavor and freshness. read more

In August, new, stricter norms for acetamiprid residues in berry fruits will come into force. The reduction from the current 2 mg/kg to 0.6 mg/kg for raspberries and blackberries, and 0.7 mg/kg for blueberries, poses real challenges for producers. - "This

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The harvest for Portuguese blueberries is about to kick off, says Ricardo Machado, export manager of berries for Portuguese berry trader Minikiwi Farm: "This year the Portuguese blueberry production is more delayed than we had anticipated. We had a very rainy winter, which in itself delayed the... read more

An "astronomical" amount of blueberries will be harvested in Peru this year, marking their largest harvest yet in a series of significant yearly increases. This is also impacting South Africa, which exports about one-twentieth of Peru's blueberries, influencing all of their marketing decisions. In 2024, South African blueberry... read more

The black-red federal government is planning to increase the minimum wage to EUR 15. This would also require strawberry farmers to pay their mostly foreign seasonal workers (mostly from Romania) EUR 15 per hour. read more

Dane rynkowe tego tygodnia ujawniają znaczne zmiany cen w kluczowych kategoriach owoców i warzyw, przy czym niektóre towary wykazują ostre odchylenia od średnich cen zeszłego tygodnia. Wśród najbardziej godnych uwagi zmian jest cena "Jabłka - Inny późny sezon", która wykazała gwałtowny spadek. Średnia cena read more

Tesco has reduced the price of a 400g pack of UK strawberries in order to sell excess fruit caused by the warm weather. read more

The project leader, Dr. Alice Hayward, stated that there is little published data on the disorder and its causes. "Symptoms include roots wrapping around each other or constricting the crown - where the aboveground parts of the plant meet the roots." read more

At the headquarters of OGS Südbaden, tons of asparagus and strawberries are delivered, picked, and dispatched to regional food retailers. In calendar week 16, the first tunnel-grown strawberries were offered to retailers, followed by outdoor-grown produce in calendar weeks 18-19. From now on, the... read more

The season for Peruvian blueberries in 2024/2025 ended in April with over 318,000 tons exported. This represented a rebound from the previous season, which was impacted by unfavorable weather conditions. Despite the positive outcome, the industry is now confronted with new challenges that will demand its read more