Blueberries

The blueberry season in Morocco has been delayed this year, with the peak harvest pushed back by almost a month. Amine Bennani, President of the Moroccan Association of Soft Fruit Producers, stated: "We will be experiencing increasing harvests in the upcoming weeks, and we anticipate reaching peak volume levels in April." read more

Currants and gooseberries are already turning green and will soon want to bloom. Therefore, it's important to keep a close eye on the weather and carry out important pre-blooming treatments. It will also be important to prepare the plants for the upcoming frost expected this weekend. read more

A plentiful crop of California strawberries has just arrived at California Giant Berry Farms, with the company reporting strong levels of its key product. The high yields of top-quality fruit from the berry supplier guarantee peak promotional volumes of California strawberries throughout the season. read more

This would represent an increase of 669.23%, as reported by reefertrends, citing estimates from the Unit for Rural Agricultural Planning (UPRA). This growth is based on the potential for new cultivation areas in Antioquia, Cauca, the coffee region, Nariño, and other regions. read more

Blueberries recorded an increase in price of 27.9% to an average of 13.14 euros per kilogram. Similarly, mandarins became 27.5% more expensive for consumers at 3.15 euros per kilogram compared to the previous year. In contrast, the prices for table pears decreased by 9.1% to 2.60 euros per kilogram. read more

On Wednesday, March 26th in Warsaw, a summary of the project "Time for sustainable fruit production" took place. It was a three-year informational and educational project carried out in Poland, Germany, and Austria by the Fruit Growers' Association.

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Recent frost events have had a significant impact on Serbia's fruit sector, especially apricots, with damage reaching up to 95% in certain regions, according to Zoran Keserovic, a professor at the Novi Sad Faculty of Agriculture. The warm weather earlier in the year accelerated the development of reproductive organs. read more

In the era of phasing out successive active substances from use on berry plantations and withdrawing registrations of well-known products, every change in this trend must attract the attention of growers. During the 13th International Blueberry Conference, representatives of the company Ascrop officially read more

Tests conducted this year on the new strawberry varieties developed by UC Davis - the University of California - have highlighted the increasingly important role that Egypt and Jordan are playing in the global strawberry production landscape. This was stated by Rupert Hargreaves. read more

An idea born by chance, a bit for fun, but with a clear intention behind it: to promote the blueberry as a high-quality fruit, easily recognizable, and with a distinctive profile. This is how Tennisnack was born, a snack based on blueberries, packaged in a tube reminiscent of the classic tennis. read more

Happy Berry™ hydroponic strawberries, first introduced in late 2021, are entering the spring season with a new design that showcases their naturally sweet taste and the sustainable methods used in their production. These strawberries are cultivated in high tunnel facilities in Santa Maria, California. read more

The table top strawberry plants designed and manufactured by Combimetal Carrera are under the spotlight. The Italian company is based in Policoro, in the province of Matera, in the Basilicata region, and specializes in manufacturing greenhouse structures. Demetrio Nicodemo, the production read more

Italian farmers announced today a groundbreaking discovery that is sure to cause a huge stir in the fruit market. After several years of breeding work, they have developed a completely new variety of strawberry that tastes... like Aperol Spritz! read more

Oppy has announced that Happy Berry hydroponic strawberries, which were first introduced in late 2021, are entering the spring season with a "refreshed look that showcases their naturally sweet flavor and the sustainable manner in which they are grown." read more

Hortifrut has launched a limited-edition blueberry pack as a guilt-free, healthier alternative to chocolate eggs this Easter season. Available exclusively in select retailers across Italy, Austria, and Denmark, the fully recyclable and 100 per cent plastic-free Berry Easter packs are made from. read more

In quality assurance, however, there are some product-specific peculiarities to consider. The reason for this is the extremely high perishability of sensitive fruits. The "Fruit Quality Control Seminar" will provide online information on May 6, 2025. read more

Branding Ovation is an event during which berry brands associated with the berry industry are showcased. This event has taken place for the third time as part of the campaign "Time for Polish Superfruits." During the 13 presentations, various farms were presented. read more

A few years ago, Sud ImpEx shifted its focus to products from across the Alps because "Italy is known for the abundance and quality of its agricultural products," as explained by its director, Julien Cremer, who provided an update on the strawberry and melon campaign. Sud ImpEx's diverse Italian product range includes: read more