Blueberries

Coop has decided not to implement a flat-rate refund of 3 percent for suppliers of vegetables, fruit, and berries. The retailer terminated the controversial agreement at the end of July, as announced by the Fair Trade Switzerland (FMS) association on Tuesday. Coop ultimately stated that it had had good reasons for this decision. read more

The development of the blueberry industry in Peru and the opening of new markets are progressing alongside the introduction of new varieties to meet specific producer requirements. On August 12, a visit was held at Danper's Compositán farm in Virú, La Libertad, where five new University of read more

On many blueberry plantations in Poland, the presence of the spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) is increasingly observed. This invasive pest attacks healthy, ripening fruits, causing them to soften quickly and lose their commercial value. Blueberries affected by this pest read more

Mario Steta, International President of the International Blueberry Organization, attended the 15th annual Aneberries Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico. Along with other industry leaders from Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, Steta analyzed the industry on a global level. read more

The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), in collaboration with VentureFuel, has revealed the four companies chosen for the first cohort of the Blueberry Boost Accelerator. read more

The Agricultural Research Institute (Inia) in Chile has announced the completion of the first season of field trials for an innovative project aimed at extending the shelf-life of strawberries. This project involves using enhanced native yeasts that can produce compounds delaying ripening. read more

The dried leaves of the plant are still used today as a tea, believed to help alleviate mild inflammation in the mouth and throat. The entire shrub was once considered a symbol of defensiveness: it quickly forms a natural barrier against intruders. read more

The English strawberry season is currently experiencing a bit of a slowdown. The initial harvest is over, as well as the peak of the season. "We are transitioning from the peak harvest to a quieter period," says Chris Rose from Asplins Producers Organisation. "We anticipate a third harvest in September. read more

Letnie zbiory malin są silne i rosną w kierunku szczytu jesieni. "Dostawy są stabilne z naszego obszaru produkcji w Watsonville, Kalifornia, i rosną z Meksyku, nabierając rozpędu w okresie jesieni i zimy" - mówi Tim Youmans, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w firmie California Giant Berry. read more

In the village of Branków near Białobrzegi, we visited the family farm of Karol Binkiewicz. We were accompanied by Paweł Łasica from the nursery farm Łasica, who supplies seedlings to his farm. We talked about what made the 'Chandler' variety successful. read more

Delhaize is now selling Belgian strawberries in new cardboard packaging, replacing plastic. This switch to cardboard will result in a substantial reduction in plastic use: In 2025, Delhaize expects to save 17,000 kilograms of plastic. In the long term, as more growers adopt this packaging, read more

As part of the Blueberry Factory project, the Ascrop company conducted research to demonstrate what sets Julietta apart from other products available on the market. One distinguished feature of this product is the ability of the LAS02 strain contained in Julietta to thrive in a very wide... read more

Despite the unfavorable weather conditions, there will be no shortage of Polish blueberries, predicted by the experts at "sadyogrody.pl". read more

Raspberry plantations are currently in various stages of development - from the end of fruit harvesting in summer varieties, through the beginning of harvesting in varieties that bear fruit on this year's shoots, to plantations that are just beginning to bloom (crops established from plug seedlings). read more

The Serbian fruit harvest is yielding below-average results, resulting in low stock levels and increased prices for individually quick frozen (IQF) fruits such as raspberries and blackberries. Industry experts anticipate a particularly poor harvest in 2025 due to unfavorable weather conditions. read more

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Według Charlotte Pierron-Darbonne, córki byłego właściciela firmy Planasa oraz dyrektora generalnego Persea Group, zainteresowanie uprawą mango rośnie w Hiszpanii i innych krajach śródziemnomorskich. Brak infrastruktury wodnej w Maladze skłania wielu rolników do zmiany uprawy z awokado na mango... read more

Elsayed Elgohary, owner of Marvel Farm, describes the atmosphere as Egyptian growers prepare for the upcoming strawberry season, which begins in November, amid climate and budgetary pressures. Nevertheless, Egypt's strawberry industry still manages to attract growers and expand its acreage. read more