Blueberries

Bananas, table grapes, berries, citrus, and avocados are some of the Latin American fruits that could be most impacted by President Trump's new tariff policy. read more

Heritable Agriculture, Paul J Mastronardi, and Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) have announced their partnership to develop an advanced strawberry improvement program for greenhouse and tabletop varieties. read more

A US federal court has ruled in favor of a summary judgement against Driscoll's in a lawsuit filed by a competing strawberry breeder. The lawsuit alleged that Driscoll's had violated the proprietary rights of the Watsonville berry company by using their fruit varieties without permission. read more

It combines the genetics and germplasm knowledge of CIV, the AI-driven breeding models and machine learning expertise of Heritable Agriculture, as well as the production facilities, distribution network, and leadership of Paul J. Mastronardi in the industry. read more

According to agraria.pe with reference to Armstrong, the most important fact of this season is not the growth itself, but that it is due to the increase in the share of new varieties in the total deliveries; these increased by 50% compared to the previous season. read more

The views are truly stunning, especially considering this is not the French Provence but the center of Mazovia. Everything that is good for blueberries has been applied on this plantation, resulting in such breathtaking views. The plants after one season of growth look truly impressive. This is thanks to... read more

A naturally occurring compound, kaempferol, found in fruits and vegetables such as kale, berries, and endives, is being studied for its potential neuroprotective effects. Research conducted at the University of Missouri suggests that kaempferol may support nerve cell health, offering a read more

Many raspberry plantations are experiencing strong pressure from spider mites. As temperatures rise, the females of these pests will lay more and more eggs. Failure to control this initial, winter generation of spider mites can lead to the emergence of

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A famous advertisement that has been airing for years on major generalist TV networks warns that the disappearance of bees threatens important crops such as tomatoes and strawberries. However, this narrative seems overly alarmist, considering that the cultivated areas of these products read more

"We are in the midst of strawberry season and there are still two very important months ahead to determine the outcome of the season," states Loredana Di Mambro, sales manager of Aop Luce, providing an assessment of the current season's progress. read more

Over the past few weeks, with the end of the rains and the rising temperatures, the volume of strawberries being marketed in Huelva has significantly increased. In fact, by week 13, the volume harvested was already on par with that of the same week in the previous season, thanks to the favorable weather. read more

W zeszłym roku Kazachstan wyeksportował za granicę 170 000 ton owoców i jagód, co oznacza wzrost o 23,2% w porównaniu do 2023 roku. Dostawcy zarobili na tych eksportowych transakcjach 21,8 miliona dolarów. Eksport melonów i arbuzów również wzrósł o 15,7%, osiągając 72 800 ton. Na liście krajów nabywców znajduje się Rosja. read more

Rośliny truskawek rozwijają się dobrze dzięki "idealnym" warunkom świetlnym w Kencie, informuje organizacja branżowa British Berry Growers, gdy zbliża się start brytyjskiego sezonu jagodowego. read more

The blueberry export season in Chile for 2024/25 has concluded with a 5% increase in shipments. Andrés Armstrong, executive director of the Chilean Blueberry Committee, announced that over 90,000 tonnes of fresh blueberries were exported, which is 12% higher than the initially estimated volume. read more

India continues to emerge as a promising market for the global fresh produce industry. With a expanding middle class, rising health awareness, and a growing demand for premium fruits like avocados and blueberries, both India's import sector and domestic production are on the rise. read more

Heritable Agriculture, Paul J. Mastronardi, and CIV (Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti) have announced a collaborative initiative to create strawberry genetics specifically designed for controlled environment agriculture. The project will utilize AI-based breeding techniques, superior germplasm, and valuable commercial production knowledge. read more

In developing economies, attention needs to be paid to the increasing demand not only for harvest workers, but also for production managers. The human element proves to be extremely important. Proper work management significantly affects productivity improvement and read more

Coinciding with 'Kom in de Kas', BerryBrothers welcomed interested visitors to their greenhouses in Heythuysen and Roggel on Saturday, 5 April. Many people took the opportunity to visit the soft fruit company, which was celebrating its 45th anniversary and also marking the opening of its new. read more