Blueberries

The positive trend of strawberry plantlet sales in the southern Italian regions continues for Primi Frutti, licensee of Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) varieties. Planting started in mid-October and the first fruits are expected for mid/late January 2025. Antonio Pitrelli and Giuseppe Stigliano, read more

Camposol and Agrovision have utilized the newly opened Chancay Megaport to expedite their blueberry exports to the Asian market, especially China. Camposol has recently completed its first shipment of nine containers of blueberries to Shanghai, using the Peruvian terminal. read more

The Spanish company SAT Alfrut recently celebrated its 25th anniversary at a large party where customers, suppliers, representatives of institutions and administrations were invited to join in the celebrations along with partners and growers. The project was initially launched in 1999. read more

Once again in recent days, the Inspectorate of Trade Quality of Agri-Food Products has stopped Eastern fruits in our country. This time, irregularities were found in cranberries imported from Russia.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is using artificial intelligence to improve cranberry harvesting methods in New Jersey. This project is focused on increasing fruit yield, improving resistance to diseases, and enhancing resilience to changes in weather patterns. The BerryBox, a cutting-edge system,... read more

Global industry data indicates a significant rise in blueberry exports over the past ten years, surpassing experts' predictions. In particular, exports increased from 316,000 tons in 2016 to 747,000 tons in 2023, showing a steady upward trend driven by increasing global demand. read more

With this year's fall being warmer than average, Aubie Smith Farms has observed an impact on next season's crops. Aubie Smith Farms, also known as Smith-Perry Berries, has already witnessed the warmer weather affecting next season's tulips and strawberries. The average high temperature being read more

A new three-year marketing campaign aimed at boosting sales of fresh berries in Europe has received approval and funding from the EU. read more

Zasób świeżych żurawin wydaje się być większy w tym sezonie. "Wygląda na to, że wszyscy w branży żurawinowej mieli udane zbiory, słyszałem, że zbiorów w Wisconsin było o 30 procent więcej niż się spodziewano" - mówi Kevin Tritz z Twin Lake Cranberry. "Słyszałem też, że w Kanadzie również było więcej żurawin, a bardzo niewiele regionów..." read more

Armstrong, also known as the blueberry man, has been leading the development of Chile's blueberry industry for 15 years, witnessing its growth and encountering new challenges. The industry, which has experienced various fluctuations, is currently focusing on varietal replacement and the establishment of a read more

Michoacán is making progress in its environmental protection efforts by certifying avocado orchards, and has plans to also certify agave and berries for export. This initiative aims to provide products that are deforestation-free in response to companies' concerns about sourcing. read more

The 2024/2025 Egyptian strawberry season is proving to be a significant challenge for growers and exporters. Numerous issues that have plagued the industry in recent years are heightened this season, posing a challenge for industry participants to uphold Egypt's status as a top supplier. read more

Stany Zjednoczone produkują około dwie trzecie żurawiny na świecie, na podstawie danych z lat 2018–2022 pochodzących z Organizacji ds. Żywności i Rolnictwa ONZ. W 2023 roku Stany Zjednoczone wyeksportowały żurawinę o wartości 343,1 miliona dolarów. Po dostosowaniu do inflacji, wartość eksportu żurawiny z USA wyniosła 2 read more

W coraz bardziej konkurencyjnym globalnym scenariuszu, kolumbijskie jagody stawiają sobie za cel zdobycie przewagi dzięki unikalnej ofercie produktów oferujących smak, jędrność i zrównoważoność. "Skupiamy się na jakości, a nie na wielkości" - mówi Juan Guillermo González, dyrektor generalny Elite Blu, opisując podejście, które jest. read more

The advertising campaign aims to strengthen the EU internal market for berry fruits (strawberries, currants, raspberries, and blackberries). The focus of the campaign is to raise awareness for fresh EU berry fruits with the goal of increasing consumption. The emphasis is on read more

"Investment capital is the main obstacle preventing Zimbabwe from reaching their target of growing 30,000 metric tonnes of blueberries by 2023," remarks Linda Nielsen, the CEO of the Horticultural Development Council. Zimbabwe has already experienced "remarkable" growth in its blueberry sector, with production increasing significantly since the inception." read more

The Conference Program has been divided into a strawberry theme assigned to the first day (November 27) and a raspberry theme for the second day (November 28). Important agrotechnical aspects related to modern cultivation of strawberries and raspberries will be discussed during the lectures. read more