Blueberries

On May 8th, we are meeting with Dorota Furmaniak and Dr. Paweł Krawiec at the Borówkowego Factory in Karczmiska. The specialists will be discussing various scenarios regarding procedures for preparing plants for low temperatures and support programs for blueberries that are worth considering. read more

Raspberry cultivation in tunnels is gaining importance. Interestingly, biological solutions work well in this system, both for protection against diseases and pests. In the prepared material, we present several solutions discussed by Dr. Paweł Krawiec.

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After a few weeks of nice sunny weather, Fife Fruits, based in Cupar, Fife, are on the verge of starting to pick the first strawberries of the season. "The weather has been pretty good over the last few days. We haven't had the highest temperatures, but it has been so much better than last year,". read more

Organic fruit is becoming increasingly popular and has long since established itself on the shelves of major retailers, having started out as a niche product. "We now generate a significant proportion of our annual sales with organic products – and this share is growing steadily. Apples are by read more

The global strawberry market is currently experiencing different conditions in key producing regions. Some countries are enjoying high production levels and steady demand, while others are encountering obstacles such as weather disturbances, competition in the market, and changing consumer preferences. As the season continues, read more

The experience of Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) at Macfrut in Rimini, which took place from May 6th to 8th, has ended positively. The Italian company specializing in research and experimentation with new varieties of strawberries and small fruits participated in the event this year within the Berry Area. read more

The French strawberry season, which was in full swing at the beginning of May, has just passed its peak production period. "Many production areas are now in the harvesting period. With the sunny weather and warm temperatures last week, we had very large volumes of round strawberries, and we will have read more

This year Biedronka is opening the season for Polish raspberries exceptionally early. As of May 8th, they are available in almost all stores of the chain throughout Poland. This is the earliest debut of these fruits in the company's history, which is the first to end the season for imported products. read more

Dostawa malin i jeżyn jest obecnie ograniczona. „Są bardzo trudne do zdobycia, a jeśli już się je dostanie, są drogie” - mówi Mike Soufan z Freestone Produce Inc., hurtownika detalicznego z rabatem w Calgary, Alberta. Jeśli chodzi o dostawy, Meksyk obecnie zmniejsza ilości malin... read more

In the 2024 harvest, South Africa exported around 21,000 tons, and even in Zimbabwe - although a much smaller producer - the quantities have continued to increase. read more

A special highlight of the event was the coronation of the new Hessian Strawberry Queen Paulina I, who will now serve as an ambassador for local strawberries. "With Paulina I, we have found a dedicated representative who will promote our regional product. read more

The blueberry marketing season in Southern Africa ended only in early February, but the new campaign has already begun. read more

This week marks the beginning of Hoogstraten Week. Under the slogan "Hoogstraten Strawberries, then it's good!", the cooperative's strawberries will be highlighted to Belgian consumers and the trade sector from May 5 to 11. "It comes at an ideal time with our spring peak in supply," says Michiel. read more

Zaledwie dwa lata od jej wprowadzenia na rynek, odmiana truskawek Arwen opracowana przez Berries del Oeste, znalazła się w silnej pozycji na konkurencyjnym rynku jagód. Według najnowszych danych IFAPA, Arwen już obecnie stanowi 4,1% powierzchni upraw w Huelvie, z zauważalnym wzrostem, który odzwierciedla. read more

Sezon truskawkowy w Szwajcarii nabiera stopniowo tempa: 22 tony metryczne zostały zebrane w tygodniu po Wielkanocy, a oczekuje się, że w głównym okresie zbiorów, od 19 maja do 14 czerwca, będzie zbieranych około 1 000 ton metrycznych tygodniowo. Szwajcarskie Stowarzyszenie Owoców spodziewa się dobrej zbiorów, które razem wyniosą 7 500 ton. read more

Od producenta do klienta: Blueberry Premium przez cały rok – z osobistym wsparciem ekspertów takich jak Dane Castle. Posiadający wiele lat doświadczenia w branży świeżych produktów rolnych, Dane Castle niedawno dołączył do zespołu abbGrowers. Jego misją jest jasne: przyczynienie się do stałego dostarczania przez 52 tygodnie. read more

Last year, BelOrta started selling organic strawberries for the first time. While organic farming is becoming more common in many product categories, it was still rare to find organic strawberries. However, grower David Hermans, who sells his strawberries through BelOrta, was able to offer them. read more