Blueberries

The Greek strawberry is one of the earliest harvested in Europe, beginning in November. However, the most important part of the Greek season is the second half, beginning in March. This is when the first big volumes of the most widely cultivated variety in Greece, Victory, come to market. read more

In the first half of 2024, Morocco reached a new record in blueberry exports, shipping an unprecedented volume to multiple Eastern European countries, as reported by EastFruit. This achievement allowed Moroccan exporters to surpass their total exports from the previous year, thereby... read more

Sezonowe okno czasowe dla południowoafrykańskich borówek staje się coraz bardziej istotne na rynkach międzynarodowych. Według Barbary Botes, Kierowniczki Obszaru Southern Africa w firmie Fall Creek®, "Nasza region zyskuje uznanie na rynku dzięki wyjątkowej jakości owoców, a detaliści aktywnie... read more

As Chile prepares for the export season, which will begin with blueberry shipments in the coming weeks, the potential strike by 45,000 longshoremen at important East Coast and Gulf ports in the United States has led to a strategic reevaluation. Chilean fruit exporters are contemplating redirecting their. read more

Primi Frutti, a company specializing in the sale of strawberry plants and small fruits based in Policoro (MT), has obtained the ISO 22005:2008 certification, which concerns traceability in agri-food chains. The certification, issued by DNV, an independent body that provides read more

Table grapes from Brazil may soon be allowed to enter the South Korean market without tariffs, while import duties on strawberries sent from South Korea to Brazil could also be eliminated. This decision follows a meeting between representatives from both countries to explore ways to strengthen their trade relationship. read more

Peruvian blueberries have been shipped to the port of Tianjin, China, for the first time, reducing transit times to the northern Chinese market. The 11.7-ton consignment arrived at Tianjin on 18 September. This marked the first time that South American blueberries were imported through a northern port. read more

Hispanian exports of strawberries and blueberries, mainly grown in Huelva, experienced a 12% increase in the first seven months of 2024 compared to the previous year. Strawberries reached 251,072 tonnes, showing a 4% growth, while blueberries had an output of 82,971 tonnes, which was a 20% increase. read more

W pierwszej połowie 2024 roku Maroko wyeksportowało rekordową ilość świeżych borówek do kilku krajów Europy Wschodniej, zgodnie z informacjami ze strony EastFruit. Eksporterzy z Maroka przewyższyli wyniki całego poprzedniego roku kalendarzowego, znacząco umacniając swoją pozycję na kluczowym rynku regionalnym. read more

Further improvement of the quality and increase in the production of small fruits, the revival of strawberries, support for the new "Trentino greenhouse", and variety changes are among the main development objectives of the Multiannual Operational Program 2025-2031 approved. read more

Zimbabwe is celebrating the recent approval for its avocados to be exported to China, but it's not the only sector experiencing growth. The blueberry industry is also preparing for rapid expansion. read more

Światowy pierwszy duży pionowy sad owocowy został otwarty w Richmond, w stanie Wirginia w USA. read more

The 1st International Strawberry-Raspberry Conference - Berry Forum 2024 aims to provide the latest information on the cultivation and marketing of strawberries and raspberries. Advisors, practitioners, and traders from across Europe are invited to participate. This will be an opportunity to read more

The University of California, Davis, has entered into new agreements to license over a dozen of its globally renowned strawberry varieties to growers in countries around the world. read more

Driscoll’s has launched its berry brand in the UK with a 'Devoted to Delicious' campaign to showcase its commitment to "exceptional taste and quality". read more

The South African berry industry, which has traditionally relied on Europe and the UK, has been quietly working to expand its access to markets in the East for a while now. read more

This year, between April and September 2024, QS conducted unannounced audits on harvest hygiene at 30 producer farms that have QS certification for the cultivation of asparagus, strawberries, and lettuce. The results of these audits are now available. read more

Hort Innovation has launched a program for Australia's berry and table grape growers aimed at increasing productivity through innovative technology focused on labor, including virtual reality training for pickers, motion-detecting wearables for performance evaluation, and real-time quality assessment. read more

Blazer Wilkinson Gee (BWG) announces that their Foxy™ brand blueberries will start being available on the East Coast by the end of September. With an increased selection from South America, the company will now be able to provide their customers with top-quality blueberries almost all year round. BWG read more

Experiments with SQM fertilizers are conducted in a plot of the 'Majestic' variety grown in blocked polytunnels for harvesting this year's shoots. In this experiment, a standard fertilization program was compared, based on the most commonly used. read more