Blueberries

Jocelyn Joncour has switched from cultivating blueberry crops to growing lamb's lettuce in the Finistère department. His produce is intended for SICA Saint Pol-de-Léon. "Together with my partner, we took over a 4.5-hectare farm, with 3 hectares covered, in Tréflaouénan. Lamb's lettuce is a very different crop from read more

Sezon 2024 był prawdziwym wyzwaniem dla ukraińskich producentów jagód. Jak wyjaśnił Taras Bashtannik, prezydent Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Owocowo-Warzywnego, w wywiadzie udzielonym SEEDS, warunki pogodowe i przerwy w dostawie prądu znacząco wpłynęły na zbioru jagód. W tym roku ogrody... read more

Nowe odmiany borówki oraz wnioski wyciągnięte z trudnych kilku lat związanych z pogodą El Niño pozwoliły peruwiańskiej branży borówkowej strategicznie przesunąć swój szczyt. Sezon także rozpoczął się wolniej niż w zeszłym roku, ze względu na późniejsze przycinanie. Luis Miguel Vegas, Dyrektor Generalny read more

Week 25 marked the conclusion of the Serbian blueberry harvest in the main growing regions. "On May 26, the first fruits were ready for picking, which is quite early compared to previous years. As a result, the season also ended a bit sooner than usual. Overall, we have no complaints about the harvest. read more

Global Plant Genetics reports that their new blueberry varieties have shown strong performance in trials conducted at production sites in the Northern Hemisphere. The standout varieties include Tropical Blue, Maverick, Gladiator, and Sweet Duchess. read more

Norwegian agritech firm Saga Robotics has greatly expanded its Thorvald robotic services in Britain and now boasts treating almost one in 10 UK strawberries. read more

The exports of Iberian red fruits experienced a real boom - as reported on Valenciafruits.com - reaching a record value of 868 million euros in 2023, which is 8.4% higher than the previous campaign. read more

Według monitoringu platform handlowych przeprowadzonego przez analityków EastFruit, rynek borówki w Ukrainie wszedł w aktywną fazę. To niezwykle wczesne rozpoczęcie sezonu stwarza zarówno wyzwania, jak i nowe możliwości dla poszczególnych producentów i handlowców - pisze EastFruit. read more

Even in the latter case, the increased price level plays a role, but not alone, as sales also increase disproportionately (+6%). Particularly dynamic in May 2024 are strawberries, for example. After a weaker month compared to the previous year, sales are now almost back to the level of May. read more

The development on the blueberry fields accelerated noticeably with the now summery weather. While the early variety Duke is being harvested in many northern regions, the Bluecrop variety, which is also significant in terms of quantity, gradually begins to ripen in early July. read more

This year, the registered guests of the DOGK have the choice between two excursions: asparagus and strawberries are extremely popular among consumers and therefore are among the most important seasonal products in Germany. The key factors in breeding these crops and how long it takes are crucial. read more

The raspberry production and supply are increasing in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere to meet the typical summer demand. Germany has experienced an early start to its season. The outlook for yield and quality is promising, but prices fluctuate significantly from region to region. Switzerland is... read more

The freeze-dried strawberries from 'Frudist' have recently been honored with the 'Culinary Ambassador Lower Saxony Innovative 2024' award. Co-founder Alica Lammerskitten emphasizes that the recognition is very important for the innovative start-up. "The award confirms the quality and innovative nature of our products." read more

Hugh Lowe Farms in Kent, England, produces approximately 5,000 tonnes of strawberries and 1,000 tonnes of raspberries and blackberries. In addition to being a leading soft fruit grower in the UK, the farm is also pioneering the use of commercial robotic harvesting. read more

In order to meet its obligations to clients, the agroindustrial company Camposol has expanded its product range by acquiring various fruits in recent years. This diversification strategy includes the acquisition of blueberries, avocados, mangoes, tangerines, and grapes. read more

Morocco's blueberry acreage continued to expand last season with new projects and new genetics. The Moroccan blueberry industry has not given up on its goal of reaching 100,000 tons of production and offering a year-round supply. This shows not only its consolidation but also its desire to grow further. read more

Things are not going well in the market for highbush blueberries from domestic cultivation. Everything indicates that this segment of the fruit market in Poland is heading down the same disastrous path that the raspberry market has found itself in. What are the current prices for Polish blueberries and those imported, offered in large wholesale quantities? read more

The British strawberry season had a slow start, but the recent good weather has helped it catch up. "In May we were 10 days behind, and by June 10th we were right back on track," said Sandy Booth from New Forest Fruit. "We try to prepare for this, as it happens every year and causes a." read more

The Belgian greenhouse vegetable season is now in full swing. The sunshine has been a long time coming, but since this week, there is no escaping it. It means the appetite for a tomato, strawberry, but also a sweet pepper is there among consumers again. "Due to the difficult spring, it is read more

The cultivation of strawberries in Ukraine has stabilized compared to the 2022-2023 period, with a significant amount of the produce being actively exported. At the beginning of the season, Ukrainian greenhouse strawberries were more dominant in the market than imported ones. read more