Blueberries

The province of Huelva in Spain reported exports worth €547 million in January 2025, marking a 6.6% increase year-on-year. This accounted for 16.1% of total exports in Andalusia, according to the Agency for Business Transformation and Economic Development (Andalucía TRADE). read more

The strawberry campaign continues, characterized by high quality and abundant production. The Sabrosa branded Candonga and the Inspire branded Matera are in high demand. Asparagus also has good production and quality, while broad beans are currently in full swing. Sicilian lemons are selling reasonably well. read more

In the upcoming season, particular emphasis will be placed on residue levels of active substances in berries and other soft fruits. These requirements are set primarily by foreign buyers, as well as major retail chains in the country.

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This week, prices of certain fruit varieties have increased due to lower arrivals, specifically apples and plums. Additionally, as the Qingming Festival is approaching, demand for fruits like grapes and blueberries has risen, leading to quicker sales. The supply of New Zealand apples has also decreased. read more

Geoff Kosar from Mastronardi Produce said, "At this year's CPMA show in Montreal, we will be focusing on showcasing our Canadian-grown produce items." One of the highlights will be the new SUNSET Summer Delight™ Strawberries program. Mastronardi is a family-owned company with over... read more

There was a volume decrease of 15% and a value decrease of 41% in January compared to the same month in 2024. However, the outlook indicates continued growth for this year. Fresh Fruit stated that the decline was due to a significant. read more

Eksport borówki peruwiańskiej ma rosnać dynamicznie w sezonie 2024/25, pomimo słabego początku. Konsultanci Fresh Fruit Peru powiedzieli, że choć eksport zaczął rok 2025 na minusie - z wysyłkami spadającymi o 15 procent pod względem wolumenu oraz o 41 procent pod względem wartości w styczniu w porównaniu do tego samego

In 2024/25, Peruvian blueberry exports are forecasted to grow strongly despite the sluggish start to the season. Fresh Fruit Peru consultants said that although exports began 2025 in the red - with shipments down 15 percent in volume and 41 percent in value in January compared to the same read more

At the leading Belgian fruit and vegetable distributor, the first asparagus sales started in early February, with the proceeds - as with all the company's primeur sales - being donated to a good cause. Towards the end of February, eggplants followed. read more

Florida is the primary supplier of strawberries in the United States in the extra-early segment, much like Huelva is in Europe. Both regions have coastlines along the same ocean, which offers an ideal climate for cultivating strawberries during a specific period on both continents. read more

The Irish strawberry season began on a high note last week with the first berries from Sunglow Nurseries now available at Aldi Ireland. Sunglow's berries are overseen and distributed by Donnelly Fresh Produce. The first harvest of the year took place on the 18th of March, 10 days ago. read more

During the 13th International Blueberry Conference, there were exhibitors showcasing solutions to facilitate the sorting of blueberries. One of the companies presenting their sorting line was Greensort. Their representative, Mariusz Och, emphasized that read more

On Wednesday, 26 March, Coöperatie Hoogstraten traditionally kicked off the new strawberry season with the sale of the first crate of Hoogstraten strawberries. This year, however, the cooperative took a slightly larger approach, which was evident in the turnout. For the occasion, Studio read more

Sezon świeżych truskawek w Egipcie zakończył się na początku marca, ustępując miejsca kampanii mrożonych truskawek. Według Khalida Albany, dyrektora generalnego Legacy Farm for Strawberry Production and Export, kampania charakteryzowała się dużym popytem, ale ceny nie były wystarczające, aby zrównoważyć rosnące. read more

Over the past few days, we have been with the Jagodnik camera team in the Netherlands, where we were invited by De Kemp company to visit several farms producing berries: strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and currants. In the Dutch greenhouse farms, strawberries were harvested... read more

This year's presentations of new strawberry varieties from UC Davis emphasized the growing importance of Egypt and Jordan in strawberry production, as reported by Rupert Hargreaves, co-owner of the UK intellectual property specialist Global Plant Genetics. read more

Tegoroczne prezentacje nowych odmian z UC Davis podkreśliły rosnące znaczenie Egiptu i Jordanii w produkcji truskawek - powiedział Rupert Hargreaves, współwłaściciel brytyjskiej firmy specjalizującej się w własności intelektualnej Global Plant Genetics. read more

While growing strawberries or raspberries under cover provides many benefits, it also poses some challenges for producers. Among them is the need to reduce production costs (mainly labor costs). Another key factor is the requirement to obtain fruits without any residues or. read more

The blueberry sector in Colombia is growing quickly, with estimates from the Agricultural Rural Planning Unit (Upra) suggesting that the current 650 hectares dedicated to blueberry cultivation could increase by 669.23% to reach 3,000 to 5,000 hectares by 2026. read more