Blueberries

Karen Sparrow, a farmer at Sparrow Farm in Pittston, Maine, reports an unprecedented volume of cranberries over her two decades of farming across 3.5 acres. Similarly, Harry Ricker of Ricker Hill Orchards in Turner, an hour east, observes notably large berries maturing earlier than typical. read more

Global berry grower-marketer Agroberries has acquired BerryWorld Group, Europe's largest berry marketer. read more

The blueberry industry gathered in Morocco for the XXXIII International Blueberry Seminar this September, bringing together experts, entrepreneurs, and investors with local producers in Tangier. The seminar featured a detailed agenda that addressed various aspects of blueberry cultivation, including agronomic practices and... read more

Australian berry and table grape farmers are ready to increase their productivity with the help of innovative technology focused on labor, such as virtual reality training for harvesters, motion-detecting wearables to assess performance, and real-time quality assessment cameras. These solutions are being implemented through Hort Innovation's Frontiers program... read more

Australian berry and table grape growers are ready to increase productivity through innovative technology focused on labor, including virtual reality training for pickers, motion-sensing wearables to assess performance, and cameras for real-time quality assessment. These advancements are being implemented through Hort Innovation's program. read more

A new initiative from the UK Agri-Tech Centre is utilizing drone technology to enhance the pollination of strawberry crops. read more

For Mexico's soft fruit growers, the 2023/24 season was challenging overall. Volumes and income decreased by an estimated 15 percent compared to the previous year, as drought conditions driven by climate change affected the major production regions of Michoacán and Jalisco. read more

The Italian strawberry breeder Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) has announced plans to establish new nurseries outside of Europe in order to meet the increasing demand for the fruit in markets such as Egypt and India. read more

Peru's blueberry industry is expected to exceed the volumes of last year, but this time with a more consistent production pattern compared to the sharp fluctuations seen in previous seasons. This could contribute to keeping blueberry prices stable in most global markets. - Chiara Maccera Núñez, Fall Creek's Applied Research Lead read more

Before the Mid-Autumn Festival, there was a noticeable shift in market dynamics, with a decrease in trader activity and suppliers adjusting their stock levels in anticipation of post-holiday demand patterns. Currently, the main focus is on selling off the inventory accumulated before the holiday. Notably, the read more

W Nigerii nadciśnienie tętnicze dotyka około 29% dorosłych, jak podaje Narodowy Instytut Zdrowia, co podkreśla konieczność skutecznych strategii zarządzania. Bogactwo bioróżnorodności kraju dostarcza różnorodne owoce, które mogą pomóc w kontroli ciśnienia krwi. Te owoce są łatwo dostępne. read more

A shipment of 11.7 tons of Peruvian blueberries arrived at Tianjin Port on September 18, marking the first time South American blueberries have been imported through a northern Chinese port after a 34-day journey. Peru is recognized for its export of high-quality fresh blueberries, with the Hass variety being particularly popular. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

A Queensland council has approved retroactively the establishment of a blueberry farm in Geham after it was discovered that construction had started without the required local government approvals. Rolfe Nominees began developing the orchard on their 32-hectare property, carrying out activities such as read more

This year's meeting as part of the Raspberry Factory 2024 took place on Saturday, September 7th in Karczmiska and was exceptional. Once again, the meeting provided growers with an opportunity to gain knowledge about the latest technologies.

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A new project, "Precision Pollination for Higher Strawberry Productivity and Quality," is currently being carried out in the UK. The project aims to improve pollination processes in strawberry crops by utilizing drone technology. This initiative is a collaboration between the UK Agri-Tech Centre, Angus Soft Fruits, and Polybee. read more

W wrześniu obwód Tiumeński był świadkiem wzrostu importu świeżych owoców jagodowych z Kirgistanu, o czym informuje regionalne oddział Federalnej Służby Weterynaryjnej i Fitosanitarnej Nadzoru Rosji (Rosselkhoznadzor). Pierwsza połowa września przyniosła wzrost importu o 49 procent. read more

A new Australian strawberry variety is not only benefiting growers by increasing yields and providing disease resistance but also paying tribute to the late Stella Young, a well-known disability advocate. The new subtropical strawberry variety, Stella-ASBP, has recently been introduced to Australian retail shelves this winter. read more

The land in Huelva has already been prepared, covered, and equipped with irrigation for the strawberry plants of the 2024/25 season. The first shipments of plants for the earliest plantations will start to arrive next week, and by October 3 or 4, practically 100% of the growers will already be planting," says Manuel. read more

Technolgy doesn't have to be expensive and complicated; sometimes simple tools can assist in everyday tasks. This is the case with the pulp hardness tester created by TR Turoni from Forlì, which is able to assess the ripeness of blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and tomatoes. read more