Blueberries

Gray mold, caused by the fungus Botrytis cinerea, is one of the biggest and most common threats to strawberry plantations. Under favorable conditions, it can destroy up to 80% of the crop. Already in the current season, the first signs are appearing on many plantations. read more

As part of the Raspberry Factory project, a new raspberry plantation was established this year for harvesting from this year's canes. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss key aspects of establishing such plantations, especially in the context of fertilization.

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Berry marketer has appointed Frances Dillard as its first ever Chief Communications Officer, a newly created position with responsibility for shaping the company's international reputation. read more

In the latest market data, Bramley's Seedling apples were priced at an average of £1.39 per kilogram, which is a decrease from the previous week's average of £1.44. This reflects a weekly decline of £0.05, equivalent to a 3% decrease. Additionally, Other Late Season apples also saw a significant price... read more

The European berry season is gradually gaining momentum, as stated by Hasan Atula, a berry specialist at Hilden Wholesale Market and owner of the company of the same name. "We mainly focus on Dutch strawberries. I would describe the campaign thus far and the current demand as satisfactory. read more

The global blueberry market is currently going through a dynamic 2025 season characterized by regional challenges and changing supply patterns. In Spain, Huelva's position as a major supplier to the UK has been affected by production fluctuations and the wettest start to the year in 150 years, leading to a shift in... read more

During the inspection of blueberry plots on May 22 as part of the Blueberry Factory project, we pay attention to issues such as the problem of bursting buds. This is a worrying sign that prompts producers to take measures to limit this issue.

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"This campaign is unusual; sometimes we get excellent results and sometimes we get barely acceptable ones," says Carmela Suriano, a strawberry grower in southern Italy (Basilicata region). "We are in a period where climate change is impacting crops. "The season has started quite well, but... read more

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California Berry Cultivars (CBC) has released a statement in response to Driscoll's announcement that it would appeal a decision by a US federal court that ruled in favor of CBC in a lengthy patent infringement lawsuit between the two companies. read more

Poland's Fresh Factory is investing in new sorting, packing, and repacking technology to meet the increasing demand from its retail and wholesale customers, especially for high-value products such as plums, cherries, and blueberries. read more

Especially noticeable is the significant price increase for blueberries: at 11.32 euros per kilogram, they are around 48.4% higher than the previous year. Light table grapes also increased substantially - by 39.2% to 3.50 euros per kilogram. Foreign strawberries currently cost read more

At the Strawberry Inspirations plantation in Hornigi, the season is picking up pace. The plants are nearing the end of blooming, and the first fruits are already ripening. This is a crucial moment to ensure high quality yield – both in terms of taste and post-harvest longevity. In this phase, even read more

Grzegorz Kasprzak from the village of Budy Liskowskie near Kalisz shows that even a small farm can be successful if it focuses on taste, quality, and close contact with customers. His brand - Rajska Truskawka (Heavenly Strawberry) - has gained recognition among local consumers, and sales have increased. read more

The 2025 season proves to be exceptionally challenging for raspberries grown in tunnels as well. An example of this was a visit to Konrad Kozakiewicz's plantation – Kozacka Strawberry Farm in Michalowo. As part of the Tunnel Inspirations project, we asked Jan Szałas from Szałas Agro company how. read more

Despite the difficult weather, the season is slowly picking up. This can be seen in wholesale markets, where there are more and more fruits, causing strawberry prices to slightly decrease. However, the peak of the season is still ahead of us – processing plants are just starting to plan their operations.

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The blueberry industry in Peru is expected to produce a record 355,000 tonnes in 2025/26, reflecting a 4% annual growth rate. This growth comes as the industry rebounds from a significant decline in production and exports in 2023/24. read more

Peru's blueberry industry is expected to reach a record production of 355,000 tonnes in 2025/26, with a 4% annual increase. This growth comes as the industry recovers from a significant decrease in production and exports in 2023/24. read more