Blueberries

Fewer and fewer strawberries are coming from open-field cultivation in Lower Saxony. For 2024, around 22,200 tons of strawberries are expected to be produced in open fields. This would be 14.7% less than the previous year. This decrease in the harvest quantity is mainly due to a continuous reduction of productive open-field areas. read more

William Trapon, the head of Trapon Champignons, provides us with information about the chanterelle season, which is expected to be significant this year. His company specializes in wild products like mushrooms, blueberries, wild garlic, and wild asparagus. Fresh chanterelle mushrooms thrive in perfect weather conditions... read more

The EU blueberry market reached a significant milestone in June 2024 with the emergence of Georgia, a non-EU country, as a major new player. EastFruit analysts reported that Georgia has been consistently breaking new records in blueberry production and exports. In 2024, Georgia achieved yet another milestone in its export efforts. read more

According to VitaBlue, Planasa's Pink Hudson may be the perfect partner for Adelita, with Moroccan growers wanting to extend the raspberry season and consumers looking for top flavor. read more

Daemyung Farms Corporation imports fruits which are distributed to retailers in Korea, and also exports Korean fruits from its own farms. "Our main export fruits are pears, shine muscat grapes, peaches, persimmons, strawberries, and melons. Last year we expanded our fruit offerings to include." read more

Despite particularly challenging weather conditions last season, Adelita, a raspberry variety developed by berry breeder Planasa and introduced in 2012, remained the top-performing variety in the winter season, retaining its leading position in the segment. read more

The situation on the Polish wholesale market of highbush blueberries began to improve for the producers of these fruits at the beginning of the last decade. However, now that upward trend in prices has been interrupted. It is still much better than in the first part of the season, but will this relatively good situation be sustained? read more

Many growers are removing raspberry canes because traditional varieties are no longer profitable due to high picking costs and low yields. However, the team at Angus Soft Fruits has been investing in new raspberry varieties that offer high yields, fast picking rates, and large, sweet berries. read more

In the 2023/24 season, Egypt continued to be a top exporter of fresh strawberries to various Southeast Asian countries, as reported by EastFruit. Despite a slight drop in shipments compared to the previous season, Egypt is expected to maintain its second-place position in the overall supplier ranking. read more

Sezon malin w Portugalii był doskonały do tej pory, mówi Daniel Portelo, Dyrektor Operacyjny The Summer Berry Company Portugal, która jest częścią grupy The Summer Berry Company: "Sezon malin przebiega naprawdę dobrze. Jakość owoców jest bardzo wysoka, a pogoda... read more

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) will be releasing the '2024 Global State of the Blueberry Industry' report. The launch will take place during a live webinar hosted by editor Cort Brazelton and Colin Fain, who leads the research team responsible for the report. The event is scheduled to take place soon. read more

Sainsbury's is providing free herbs and spices in the North East of England to enhance diversity and flavor in diets. Recent research from Sainsbury's shows that more than half of individuals (53%) in the North East who are facing financial difficulties admit to finding their meals bland, with two in five stating. read more

In England, the sudden arrival of mild weather at the beginning of summer, after a cold and rainy spring, has quickly led to a significant strawberry harvest, resulting in an excess supply and causing various growers to deal with large quantities. read more

Adelita, a raspberry variety developed by Planasa and launched in 2012, continues to hold a top position in the winter market segment. This is attributed not only to its production during this particular season but also to the high yields it provides. The previous season ended with a record average of 15 tonnes of fruit per hectare. read more

Blackberry enthusiasts around the world can celebrate! NC State University alumna Lauren Redpath has achieved success by assisting in the development of the world's first seedless blackberry. read more

Agrovision has secured US$100 million in funding to support the growth of its berry business and take advantage of the increasing demand for healthy snacking. The funding round, led by Aliment Capital and other investors including Steve Kaplan, Co-Founder of Oaktree Capital Management, values the company at... read more

The tomato harvest Made in Italy is taking place in one of the most challenging countryside environments ever, with drought and record heat in the South affecting the development of plants and berries, risking sunburns, and the effects of bad weather in the North, including hailstorms and floods. read more

The Central Statistical Office (GUS) has published the first preliminary estimate of the main crop yields for 2024. What are the predictions for fruit tree yields? read more

Precocity, consistent quality, and productivity are the strengths of the Marimbella® strawberry, the cultivar from the Italian breeding program of Nova Siri Genetics, which has established itself among producers in Southern Italy because they aim to enter the market as early as November with a product. read more

In the 2023/24 season, Egypt continued to be one of the top exporters of fresh strawberries to various Southeast Asian countries, despite a slight decrease in shipments compared to the previous season, as reported by EastFruit. This will secure Egypt the second position in the overall ranking of suppliers. read more