Blueberries

The berry campaign in Huelva is entering its final stage. Despite facing challenges such as water shortages, labor restrictions, and limitations on soil disinfection, the quality of the fruit remained high and prices were favorable in the initial months. The beginning of the season was fraught with uncertainties, especially. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has been honored with two Superior Taste Awards from the International Taste Institute. Their premium Fandango strawberry was awarded the highest scoring accolade, while the raspberry variety Amalia Rossa received a 2-star award. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has been awarded two Superior Taste Awards by the International Taste Institute. Their premium Fandango strawberry received the highest scoring award, while the raspberry variety Amalia Rossa earned a 2-star award. read more

The EastFruit experts conducted a survey among participants in the frozen raspberry market in Ukraine. The survey involved engaging with top freezing companies and farmers who cultivate raspberries on a large scale for freezing purposes. Additionally, we conducted an anonymous survey among EastFruit telegram users. read more

The 2023/24 season has brought positive news for raspberry growers in Huelva, as lower volumes have led to increased prices in the global market. This marks a welcome change after two consecutive seasons of low returns, which had resulted in a significant reduction in the amount of land being cultivated for raspberries. read more

CEO Jose Antonio Gomez-Bazan: "These outstanding achievements were driven by the exceptional performance of our mango and blueberry segments, where the coordination of our team from the field to our distribution companies played a crucial role in overcoming." read more

At the beginning of week 21, the first strawberries and raspberries from Swiss cultivation were ready for harvesting and selling. "We are entering the new raspberry season with great optimism and are very pleased with the yields and quality so far. However, for strawberries, we are experiencing some challenges... read more

The weather conditions for Turkish blueberries have been favorable, with no late frosts or hail in the southern regions, according to Turgut Aysan, Chairman of the Board of the Turkish berry exporter Safir Berry. Aysan stated, "Our blueberry season primarily begins in March in the southern regions." read more

The province of Huelva has become the fastest growing area in Europe for Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) during this 2023-2024 campaign, after reaching 50 million plants of cultivated strawberry varieties; a significant achievement for this company. read more

The planting process will take place between the months of May and September in the fields located at the Valdeluz estate in Lepe. read more

BayWa Global Produce is a leading provider in the production of high-quality fresh produce in categories such as apples, berries, and exotic fruits. Meanwhile, Nufri has a significant presence in the most important markets of the Iberian Peninsula and is one of the firms. read more

The price of strawberries continues to rise during the 2023/2024 production campaign, reaching an average value of 1.57 € per kilogram in early May, by which time it is estimated that over 93% of the estimated volume of product has been marketed. According to the latest data. read more

EastFruit analysts report that in 2024, Ukraine is significantly increasing its exports of frozen vegetables. During the first quarter of 2024, Ukraine's exports of frozen vegetables reached 2,200 tons, more than double the amount from the previous year, generating over $2.7 million. read more

W Quebec, zbieranie jagód Haskap jest około dwóch do trzech tygodni odległe, a perspektywy plonowania są pozytywne. "Myślę, że zobaczymy trochę więcej niż zwykle zbiorów, ponieważ otrzymaliśmy dużo deszczu na początku sezonu, co bardzo pomaga," mówi Marc-Antoine Pelletier z Ferme Les. read more

Driscoll's is bringing back its Berry Mobile Tour to the Northeast this summer. The tour includes 21 planned stops in cities such as New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C. It will showcase Driscoll's Sweetness Worth Sharing™ campaign, giving berry enthusiasts at each stop a chance to engage in special experiences. read more

Despite facing challenges in 2023, Moroccan berry exporters have made a comeback in 2024, as reported by EastFruit. In the first three months of this year, fresh berry exports have reached an impressive 66,000 tons, marking a nearly 20% increase compared to the previous year. This surge bodes well for the rest of the industry. read more

From late May to June, as the blueberry seasons in Yunnan and Northeast China come to an end, Shandong blueberries dominate the market. Shandong is one of the primary regions for blueberry production in China. "The advantage of blueberries from Qingdao, Shandong Province, is the variety they offer." read more

Domestic fruits clearly dominated the market, with their presence expanding even further. On the other hand, the competition from Greek, Dutch, and Belgian batches was minimal. Deliveries from Italy, Spain, and Poland were mostly complementary and did not play a significant role. read more

In cooperation with its long-standing partner Frutania, the variety is exclusively grown in German fields, according to the company. "With 'ALDIna', we are achieving another interim goal as part of our mission 'Good for all.' On the one hand, the strawberry is grown ... read more

Exports of blueberries in particular broke the record set in 2021, reaching almost 27,000 tons. Raspberry exports also continued their upward trend, reaching 22,000 tons this year. Fresh blackberries set a record with over 900 tons. While strawberry exports fell, read more