Blueberries
The end of April was an excellent opportunity to visit the raspberry plantation of Mr. and Mrs. Lewandowski and Mr. and Mrs. Jakubiak near Czerwinsk-on-Vistula in order to verify the recommendations on fertilizing raspberries grown in tunnels for the earliest, June fruit harvest.
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How to help raspberries after the cold season?
2023-05-06 00:00
Raspberry plantations are in varying condition. Cold weather and locally occurring frosts, are disrupting the normal course of vegetation. In places, frost can be seen on shoots and buds. It is therefore worth strengthening the plants with appropriate biostimulation treatments.
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When to start protecting raspberries?
2023-05-06 00:00
Among the diseases to watch out for when inspecting young shoots in raspberries is raspberry rust. This disease, only found sporadically a few years ago, has become common in raspberry plantations. The first symptoms of raspberry rust are visible in spring, at the end of May/beginning of June, on the upper
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Lots of cherries, apricots, strawberries and cucumbers at $0.3 per kg – a video review of the market in Tajikistan!
2023-05-06 00:00
EastFruit expert Bakhtiyor Abduvokhidov visited the wholesale and retail market in the north of Tajikistan and shared an interesting video in which he shows the assortment, quality, unusual packaging and very low prices of fruits and vegetables. The information is valid for of May 3, 2023 as
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ASF gains exclusive UK licence for Magnum
2023-05-05 12:00
Angus Soft Fruits (ASF) has announced a collaboration with Earth Market that sees it become the exclusive licence holder for the production of the Magnum strawberry in the UK.
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Morocco ranks third in global ranking of fresh raspberry exporters
2023-05-05 00:00
In 2022, Morocco has managed to export more fresh raspberries than the USA and ranked third in the global ranking of exporters of these berries, according to EastFruit. Furthermore, Morocco continues to increase its fresh raspberry exports thanks to its perfect climate, favorable
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"This year, I didn't abandon my strawberry fields ahead of time."
2023-05-05 00:00
About a year ago, Ermal Gjuzi, an agricultural entrepreneur from the Italian town of Scanzano Jonico (Basilicata), abandoned part of his strawberry fields because he could hardly recruit enough staff to work in harvesting. The situation at his farm has drastically changed at an organizational
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Harvesting of strawberries in tunnels has begun
2023-05-05 00:00
The harvest season for tunnel strawberries has opened. The first Polish strawberries from tunnels were presented by Agnieszka and Michał Leleń from Maszków in Małopolska. The growers from the Krakow-Częstochowa Jurassic Highlands have for several years been the first in Poland to offer fruit from the classic production of
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Blueberries, cutting-edge technology improves fruit quality
2023-05-05 00:00
For blueberry producers, this is a time of great change. Global demand is increasing and so is production. New growing regions are conquering the market. And consumer expectations of quality are increasing. All these changes require that
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Weather delays blueberry season but organically-grown fruit and sustainability continue to drive sales
2023-05-05 00:00
A later-than-expected season for a leading organic Victorian blueberry farm has meant fruit is available in May.
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Early 2023 freeze affects Colombian goldenberry volumes
2023-05-05 00:00
Goldenberry supplies are tight from Colombia and look to be staying that way possibly for the majority of 2023. Frank Martinez of A.R. Produce says there are two countries that produce goldenberries year-round--Ecuador as well as Colombia. “I’m currently using Colombia and the supply has
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Scottish berry supplier collaborates for exclusive licence to produce premium strawberry
2023-05-05 00:00
Angus Soft Fruits and Earth Market are excited to announce an exclusive collaboration. Angus Soft Fruits are now the exclusive licence holders for the production of the strawberry Magnum® in the UK.
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Blueberries, packaging centres are evolving
2023-05-05 00:00
For blueberry producers, this is a time of great change. Global demand is increasing and so is production. New growing regions are conquering the market. And consumer expectations of quality are increasing. All these changes require that
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Strawberry season starts with an increased competition in Georgia
2023-05-05 00:00
EastFruit has researched the start of the Georgian strawberry season. Competition with Turkey has become fiercer. Locally produced quality strawberries are still in demand.
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Control of grey mould during the blueberry flowering period
2023-05-05 00:00
Grey mould is a common disease of blueberries. It occurs annually in virtually every plantation. The culprit is the fungus Botrytis cinera. The sources of primary infection are conidial spores escaping from both the sclerotia and those produced by the mycelium. Factors
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Nova PeKacid for acidification and nutrition
2023-05-05 00:00
In ICL's range of fertilisers, berry growers can find the phosphorus-potassium fertiliser PeKacid. In addition to its strong acidifying effect, it improves nutrient uptake and can be used to clean irrigation systems. More information
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Poland ready to host Global Blueberry Summit
2023-05-04 09:00
On July 3-6, 2023, the global blueberry community will come together in Lublin, Poland, for the International Blueberry Organization Summit, the world’s top blueberry industry event. This will be the first opportunity in four years to meet in person and explore what lies ahead for the global
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Royal Berry began working with FRUIT stock software this year. This Dutch company used Excel sheets, but using the new inventory system gives more insight and structure. Royal Berry chose the Klok Software system for its customer-friendly solution.
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Morocco ranks 3rd in global ranking of fresh raspberry exporters, leaving USA behind
2023-05-04 00:00
In 2022, Morocco has managed to export more freshraspberries than the USA and ranked third in the global ranking of exporters of these berries, according toEastFruit. Furthermore, Morocco continues to increase its fresh raspberry exports thanks to its perfect climate, favorable geographical
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The first strawberries from greenhouses are already on sale, and the first strawberries from tunnel crops are also appearing. Let's not forget, however, that field crops are the backbone of the production of this sweet fruit in our country. There is a lot going on in the fields, and with each passing day
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