Blueberries

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With the end of the Italian common clementine campaign, demand has shifted to Sicilian mandarins. The sale of the Sabrosa strawberry from Basilicata has begun. Demand is low for various productions such as radicchio, zucchinis, tomatoes, eggplants, and lettuces. Prices are plummeting. read more

The majority of stands in the machinery halls were easily recognizable as companies offering sorting and packaging equipment. Weco showcased their latest blueberry sorting machine, which, as Robert Szymański reported, has a capacity of up to 4 tons per hour. read more

The blueberry market in Poland requires increasingly better quality fruits. However, what does quality mean? There is no clear definition of quality, not even a standard definition. Currently, every retail chain, every buyer has their own quality specifications. What's more, it sometimes happens that read more

At Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin, the largest fruit cooperative in the Netherlands, FruitMasters, officially introduced a new sweet blackberry called Bestum. Described as particularly flavorful, it is the newest addition to the company's Best of Berries program, an exclusive selection of soft fruits. read more

The industry association Berries Australia has recently announced that new data shows berries had the highest production value of any fruit in Australia in the 2023/24 fiscal year (12 months ending on June 30, 2024). read more

The major European producers of strawberries and small fruits - in decreasing order Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal - will request to engage in direct dialogue with European institutions to finally define a common policy for this sector that harmonizes foremost. read more

Według Mehdi Benchekroun, dyrektora generalnego DMB & Co, niskie temperatury na północy Maroka wpłynęły na owoce miękkie: "Obserwujemy opóźnienie w dojrzewaniu owoców, takich jak borówki. Spodziewaliśmy się dużej ilości zbiorów w styczniu-lutym, a teraz przesunęło się to na marzec." read more

Thirty years ago, a group of enthusiasts - the first highbush blueberry growers in Poland, decided to join forces and work together to promote the cultivation of this species in Poland. In 1995, the growers decided to establish an organization, which was named the Association. read more

Wholesale markets are trying to overcome the typical slowdown phase of the period by focusing on seasonal products such as citrus fruits and strawberries. In this context, the Catanzaro Agri-Food Center confirms its strategic role as a reference point for the distribution of these products. read more

The largest European producers of strawberries and small fruits - in descending order Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal - will request direct dialogue with European institutions to define a common policy for the sector that harmonizes primarily within the EU. read more

Despite the rains in the region last week, the supply of strawberries from southern California remains good. "We have been cleaning up the fields after the recent rains. Production was slowed in the last couple of weeks in southern California, but overall we are on track for the expected volume," says. read more

This is 15% less than the previous year. Compared to the six-year average (9,100 tons), the harvest quantity decreased by 22%. Already in 2023, it was significantly below this average at around 8,400 tons, according to the North Statistical Office. read more

Agrovision has successfully harvested its first commercial crop of blueberries grown in China, less than a year after entering into an agreement with the Longhua Residents Committee to establish large-scale berry farming operations in Yunnan province. read more

In the first twelve months, thousands of people were reached by the project which aims to highlight the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of strawberries, kiwis, clementines, mandarins, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. Enjoy Dolce Frutta is targeted towards... read more

Zbiory truskawek w Santa Maria, Kalifornia będą minimalne do końca tego tygodnia. "Nasz plantator mówi, że wciąż uzupełniają swoje zapasy meksykańskim owocem i prawdopodobnie będą to robić do końca tygodnia" - mówi Cathy Gomez z firmy Markon. "Oczekują, że osiągną pełną wydajność w Santa Maria". read more

On February 21-22, at the jubilee meeting of the Polish Blueberry Growers Association organized on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of our organization, we will discuss the opportunities and threats for highbush blueberry cultivation in Poland. The starting point for our considerations... read more

Valentine's Day promotions dazzled shoppers with vibrant displays of sweet and savory treats and stunning arrays of floral arrangements. Valentine's classics such as raspberries, cherries, strawberries, asparagus, and grapes were plentiful. Several flyers featured dedicated sections for romantic meals. read more