Blueberries

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

According to a new report from the USDA Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS), the country's cultivation area has been growing at an average rate of 65% per year since 2012, increasing from just 80 hectares to currently 20,500 hectares. For the upcoming year - May 2025 to April 2026 - exports of 335,000 tons are projected. read more

Sezon truskawek właśnie się rozpoczął na Ukrainie, dwa tygodnie później niż zwykle. Niezwykle niskie temperatury w kwietniu i maju opóźniły dojrzewanie na otwartych polach. Jak dotąd, zbiory rozpoczęli jedynie producenci korzystający z uprawy pod osłonami, co podkreśla rosnący trend: odporność na pogodę. read more

Mariusz Och, sales manager for the Polish machinery manufacturer Green Sort, stated that determining whether a blueberry is hard or soft has been simplified with the use of a blueberry sorting machine that relies on infrared light technology. "During MacFrut, we showcased our blueberry sorting machine," he said. read more

A new quick-freezing facility for berries has opened in the village of Ozhenyn, Rivne region, western Ukraine. The mini plant was built on the grounds of a former fruit canning factory that had been abandoned for years. The project was developed as part of the Swiss-Ukrainian initiative. read more

The 2025 season has not been easy from the very beginning. Night frosts, frequent temperature fluctuations, and precipitation make it challenging for growers to ensure the quality of fruits and the resistance of plants. At the "Strawberry Inspirations" plantation in Hornigs, the expert is especially focused on this. read more

The prices of strawberries in Brazil have remained stable in recent weeks. Direct sales to consumers have shown price variations ranging from approximately $3.00 to $5.60 per kilogram, while wholesale prices, which include transactions with intermediaries and supply centers (Ceasas), have fluctuated between $3.00 and $4.00 per kilogram. read more

On Friday, May 16th, another edition of the event "Tunnel Inspirations" took place at Konrad Kozakiewicz's farm. The event was attended by producers and specialists from the gardening sector, with the main focus of all presentations being raspberry cultivation in tunnels. read more

'Malling Vitality' is a variety of strawberry developed by the Scottish company NIAB East Malling, which is now owned by the Bayer corporation. This breeding program specializes in creating varieties with exceptional fruit quality - intensely red and with a perfect shine. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly online price trends for various fruits and vegetables at six supermarkets: Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Plus, Dirk, Vomar, and Hoogvliet. Up to and including week 19, the monitored items included avocados, cauliflower, Galia melons, oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes. Starting from week 20, the monitoring will continue with additional produce items. read more

The strawberry season in Romagna has come to an end, with an unexpected advance compared to the usual timing. Stefano Zavoli, a producer in Poggio Torriana (RN) and member of the Agribologna Consortium, is assessing the results. In addition to strawberries, he also cultivates stone fruits and persimmons. read more

In the UAE, the arrival of the first AVA Magnum strawberries from Scotland’s Angus Soft Fruits (ASF), sold exclusively through Spinneys stores, is a significant event. This month, the retailer celebrated the occasion with bagpipes and kilts, as described by ASF sales director David Buxcey as a "great" event. read more

With the citrus season in full swing, and kiwifruit, strawberries, and winter vegetables reaching peak production, the demand for fresh seasonal produce at Perth Markets is steadily increasing. read more

In April 2025, Moldovan raspberry growers faced challenges due to two spring frost waves that affected berry plantations, especially in northern Moldova. According to experts from EastFruit, "We have been in this business since 2014, and, at least in our experience, this year may be the worst since then," notes Yulia… read more

The beginning of the 2025 growing season proved to be exceptionally difficult for berry growers in Poland. Prolonged frosts reaching as low as -6 or -7°C (locally even lower) plagued the crops for several weeks, including during key periods. read more

The flowering of blueberries in some varieties is also coming to an end. Unfortunately, low temperatures and recent frosts can result in microdamage, opening the door to infection by many fungal pathogens and bacteria. It is also important to plan carefully

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The transition of blueberries from South America to Mexico and then to the domestic crop in the U.S. has been smooth. The California blueberry season started about two weeks ago, and volumes are increasing steadily. The California industry is slightly behind the original projections at the moment. read more

Earlier this month, Aart van Wijk from the soft fruit company Sikkert Berry's started harvesting the first blackberries from his 1-hectare greenhouse. "Every year, we faced the problem of having a too short blackberry season with outdoor cultivation. Now, we can provide blackberries starting from mid-May." read more