Blueberries

Wish Farms has harvested the first strawberry flat in Florida. Farm manager Chris Parks announced this accomplishment to the Florida Strawberry Growers Association, marking the official start of the season. "This achievement holds significant importance for us at this moment in time," Parks stated. read more

The Peruvian blueberry industry's 2024/2025 campaign has seen a positive trend, surpassing previous records and aligning with forecasts. By week 43, the industry had shipped 147,459 tons of blueberries, showing a 38% increase from the 2023/2024 campaign and exceeding projections by 5%. read more

Mongolia has committed to increasing its cultivation area for fruits and berries to 20,000 hectares and aims to achieve a production target of 30,000 tons by 2030. To realize this goal, the Government has pledged to bolster private-sector initiatives and enhance investments through public-private partnerships. read more

This week, the prices of apples experienced some changes. Varieties like Bramley's Seedling and Cox's Orange saw a small decrease of £0.02 and £0.01 per kilogram, respectively. On the other hand, Egremont Russet apples had a slight increase in price of £0.05 per kilogram, indicating a fluctuation in demand or a potential change in supply. read more

Ads this week were still full of Autumn items, but retailers showed they are ready to roll into the holiday season by offering deals on meal favorites, baking supplies, and gift ideas. Sweet potatoes, cranberries, pomegranates, persimmons, carrots, winter squash, and celery were front and center. read more

For many years, growers of sweet cherries, plums, and other stone fruit have depended on the innovative covering systems from VOEN Vöhringer. In recent years, solutions for protecting a wide range of soft fruit crops, particularly raspberries and blueberries, have also become increasingly... read more

The return to more stable temperatures this year following the El Niño weather catastrophe last year heralds an improved production landscape. According to Fresh Fruit Peru, crop growth rates have normalized in all regions of the country, and the read more

According to a prominent industry expert, the recovery of Peruvian blueberry production in 2024/25 will necessitate enhanced collaboration between suppliers and retailers to sustain profitability amidst increasing volumes. read more

The strawberry season in Basilicata is starting early this year due to the mild autumn weather, with temperatures currently reaching 25°C. The first harvesting activities began on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The variety being harvested is RedSayra from the Planasa group, a rooted top type planted at the beginning of. read more

Chilean cherries flown in by air arrived at Guangzhou Jiangnan Fruit Market on Monday, marking the start of the new cherry season and attracting the interest of many industry insiders. Fresh shipments of cherries, including Glen Red, Royal Dawn, and Black Rock varieties, continued to arrive in the following days. read more

Data from the Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture shows that in the last 5 years, the area of ​​strawberry cultivation has significantly decreased, as well as the number of farms growing this crop. In 2020, strawberries were grown in 43,061 farms. read more

This often poses a significant economic challenge for businesses. Simon Schumacher, spokesperson and managing director of the Association of Southern German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (VSSE), and lawyer Christian Fritz from the Freiburg law firm Fritz & Kollegen, have discussed this. read more

Farmers in southwestern Ontario are looking forward to the arrival of cooler weather so they can start preparing for winter. At Sarah's Farm Market in Chatham, they are currently working on getting the raspberry bushes ready for the colder months. This involves tasks such as pruning, fertilizing, and removing old canes to promote healthy growth. read more

"Blueberries will be the focus of FreshPlaza this month. Blueberries are being touted as the new superfood. Global production is on the rise, and exports are also increasing. If you are a blueberry grower, importer, or exporter, we would love to hear your thoughts on the current market situation." read more

Znaczące zmiany w różnych regionach ustawiają globalną branżę borówkową na ścieżce ciągłego sukcesu. Kluczowe trendy kształtujące przyszłość branży obejmują coraz bardziej zaawansowaną genetykę oraz zwiększone skupienie producentów na produktywności pracy i efektywności, zgodnie z niedawnym badaniem przeprowadzonym przez... read more

At this year's Fruit Attraction trade fair, Anja Grueterich, marketing specialist at Sekoya, presented a new form of blueberry promotion. Sekoya introduced the innovative Livie dispenser, which has garnered significant interest. It enables

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On October 29, Tbilisi became the focal point for discussions on blueberry cultivation and sustainable agriculture, hosting the 'Potential of Blueberry Production and Modern Practices in the Agro-Industry' conference. Organized by Blue Garden, the event brought together industry leaders, Georgian agricultural experts, and stakeholders to discuss the future of blueberry production and modern farming practices. read more

A series of important changes in various regions will pave the way for ongoing success in the global blueberry industry. read more