Blueberries

It was a historic event. During the 13th International Blueberry Conference, the first sand painting show of its kind took place. The history of blueberry cultivation in Poland was "narrated" by Magdalena Suszek-Bąk. It was an extraordinary performance.

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Ostatnio ukraińscy producenci jagód zjednoczyli się pod szyldem Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Borówek – ważny krok w kierunku rozszerzenia eksportu ukraińskich borówek na rynek UE i światowy. read more

Fresh produce grower, marketer, and distributor Oppy, in partnership with G&M Farms, a berry producer based in Selma, California, will be launching a new line of premium berries in the market this spring. The collaboration follows the success of last season's introduction of Pink Cosmo™ and Hunkaberry jumbo blueberries. read more

Seen on Creapills: A greenhouse café where you can pick your own strawberries simply by lifting your arm. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, w 2024 roku osiągnięto historyczny kamień milowy: Ukraina, kraj który ledwie eksportował mrożone maliny dziesięć lat temu, wybiła się na czołową pozycję na świecie w eksporcie netto mrożonych malin. Po raz pierwszy przewyższyła nie tylko Polskę, ale także Serbię, read more

Produce movement and pricing trends remain mixed across key categories as spring approaches. While avocado and blueberry volumes from Mexico are stable, strawberries from Central Florida are starting to decrease seasonally. On the other hand, cucumbers and green bell peppers from Mexico are experiencing price... read more

Leading grower-marketer Oppy and G&M Farms, a top berry producer located in Selma, California, have announced that they are launching a new line of premium berries in the market this spring. read more

Mandarins and similar citrus fruits have seen a price increase of 43.3% to 3.05 euros per kilogram. On the other hand, apples have only slightly increased in price by 4.6% to 2.25 euros per kilogram. read more

The prominent fruit breeding company, Bloom Fresh, has appointed Campbell Banfield as its new General Manager for Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Korea. This decision highlights the company's confidence in the substantial growth opportunities within the table grape, cherry, raisin, and blueberry markets. read more

Obecnie nie ma niedoboru truskawek między kilkoma regionami uprawy, w tym Florydą, środkowym Meksykiem i Kalifornią. Steve Johnston z G.W. Palmer & Co. Inc. mówi: "Średnio zbierają około 7 milionów kartonów tygodniowo, co jest całkiem dobrą liczbą na marzec." read more

Although at this time of year the strawberry harvest in Southern Europe is usually at its peak, this year growers from this region are not satisfied. Quantities of strawberries from Greece or Italy on the market are low, and yields are also below the long-term average. read more

Australian company Sai World has launched a new business venture in British Columbia, Canada. Nature's Connection, a collaboration with a Canadian grower with 20 years of experience, falls under the Sai World brand. The exports from this partnership include apples, cherries, and blueberries. "We have been growing and exporting apples and..." read more

In Warsaw markets, such as Hala Mirowska, strawberry prices (as of March 26, 2025) range from 8 to 16 PLN per kilogram. These fruits are imported mainly from Spain and Greece, where the peak season is ongoing. There are also blueberries available at attractive prices ranging from 18 PLN/kg to 24-26 PLN/kg. read more

Branding Ovation is a project aimed at popularizing brand building in the berry industry. This year's edition will take place on March 31st in Warsaw. The contest will select the "Berry Brand of the Year 2025", Grand Prix in the category of "Marketing Department of the Year 2025", and the top 6 genre brands. read more

An important element of the 13th International Blueberry Conference was the issue of effective and safe protection of blueberries against pests and diseases, meeting the current market needs. With the phasing out of active substances and the pursuit of meeting the requirement... read more

Oishii, a leader in vertical farming for berries and tomatoes, has acquired the largest commercial fleet of harvesting production robots in the world, demonstrating its commitment to further reducing its reliance on human labor. read more

In the past few days, Spanish farmers from the Huelva region have suffered huge losses. Storm Laurence, which passed through the region, brought not only heavy rains but also tornadoes that destroyed approximately 300-400 hectares of greenhouses and tunnels. What's worse

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Po osiągnięciu sukcesu przez Berry Fresh w przypadku odmian borówki o wysokim smaku, rozwój odmian jeżyny teraz również pokazuje znaczący wzrost. Dzięki ciągłym testowaniom i inwestowaniu w nowe odmiany o wysokim smaku, ich portfolio genetyczne jest kierowane w stronę bardziej aromatycznej przyszłości.

After achieving success with high-flavor blueberry varieties, Berry Fresh is now experiencing significant growth in the development of blackberry varieties. By continually trialing and investing in new high-flavor varieties, their genetics portfolio is moving towards a more flavorful future. read more