Blueberries

Hong Kong has become the latest market to receive blueberries grown in Ecuador. La Hora reported that the company involved, Nobis Fruit Company, will initially send three weekly pallets of the AtlasBlue variety by air, with this volume expected to double as the season progresses. read more

The results of this year's edition were announced at a ceremony held on Friday, October 25th at the Kamienica Theatre in Warsaw. Awards for berry processors were presented in the categories of Polish superfruits, Bio and Eco, and - for the nth time. read more

Berrytrade is a Polish fruit company that exports blueberries to multiple European, Middle Eastern, and Asian countries. Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, the co-owner of the company, shared her opinions on the recently ended blueberry season in Poland, notable market trends, the company's investments, and more. read more

The BreedingValue project is focused on advancing pre-breeding strategies to develop resilient and high-value berries. The research being conducted aims to enable sustainable and competitive production of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries in the future. This webinar is tailored for plant breeders. read more

The Association of Producers and Exporters of the Strawberry of Huelva, Freshuelva, is promoting and funding a clinical trial at the University of Huelva on the benefits of consuming strawberries for women's menstrual health

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The domestic strawberry season is slowly coming to an end. Due to the ongoing high energy costs, we intentionally planted our greenhouse strawberries about 10 days earlier this year. As a result, we will conclude the season in calendar week 45, similar to last year. Typically, we were always able to supply. read more

W Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, the blueberry industry has become a key factor in revitalizing rural areas, boosting local economic development, and increasing farmers' incomes. The Mengzi City Blueberry Farming Centre exemplifies the region's dedication to agriculture. read more

The Spanish province of Huelva was on red alert for torrential rains just a few days ago. The rainfall was significant in municipalities such as Aljaraque, which recorded almost 150 mm of rain on November 1, as well as in Cartaya, Gibraleón, and Punta Umbría, according to the Huelva Provincial authorities. read more

Traditional leaders in Kavango East are currently looking into how Namibia Berries obtained land without the approval of Hambukushu Chief Erwin Mbambo. The company, which has promised to create 8,000 jobs and invest N$1.5 billion (US$ 86,355,786), is facing a standoff over the land issue. read more

The 2023/24 blueberry campaign marked a historic moment, with a 10% decrease in global exports, the first in 15 years, due to weather events that reduced productions in the main exporting countries, as reported by a recent study by RaboResearch. However, the read more

"We are not only competing with imported berries, but also their competitive prices in the domestic market. In response, Norwegian growers have formed a collaborative and legal cartel of berry farmers. This alliance enables us to meet weekly, evaluate the supply and demand, and coordinate our strategies." read more

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Davao has announced the discovery of a new micro-endemic species of tropical blueberry, Vaccinium fallax, on Mt. Apo. This discovery was documented in a publication by a team of plant taxonomists, including Filipino researcher Maverick. read more

The sustainable indoor farming group Vertiberry has announced that it has selected Sollum's LED lighting solution for its new facility in L'Assomption, Quebec. read more

The Huelvan berry association Freshuelva is funding a health study on the benefits of consuming strawberries for the menstrual health of young women. read more

Particularly noticeable is the price drop for mini tomatoes without stems, which are 37.3% cheaper. Blueberries (-10.8%) and onions (-9.9%) also show significant price decreases. read more

Bama Gruppen AS is Norway's largest distributor of fruits, vegetables, berries, and potatoes. The company also provides fresh cut produce, flowers, plants, natural beverages, and on-the-go products. With a market share of up to 70%, it supplies two out of the country's three major retailers, Retaingruppen. read more

French consumers will not be able to buy strawberries and cherries at Intermarché stores in December and January - this decision was made by the managing group Mousquetaires. The distributor wants to encourage customers to

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With its 56 production units and a sales outlet every 10km, the French retail organization Mousquetaires Group has announced 8 commitments to strengthen France's food sovereignty and support the agricultural world. These commitments include promoting seasonal French fruit and vegetables throughout the year and establishing an read more