Blueberries

In the usual in-depth analysis conducted by Italiafruit News in collaboration with the permanent observatory YouGov Shopper, we analyze one of the most dynamic categories in the fruit and vegetable department of large-scale retail: berries. These have gained more and more space in recent years. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC), a UK-based integrated berry supplier, will be announcing a new joint venture with Southern Cross Marketing & Management (Southern Group) at this month's Fruit Attraction event. Southern Group is a leader in grapes and dates in the Southern Hemisphere. read more

According to Tesco, one of the largest buyers, the trade expects a demand increase of around ten percent compared to last year. Already in the summer, the supermarket chain recorded a sales increase of ten percent for local berries and even 35 percent for cherries. Now it is expected that... read more

Packing soft fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries is a daily balancing act. These products are valuable yet fragile, and getting them from the field to the customer in perfect condition becomes a big task. From labor shortages to costly overpacking and ever-tighter deadlines, the read more

Apofruit presents the results of the spring clearance sale 2025, which includes strawberries, asparagus, new potatoes, small fruits, and vegetables. The contribution of premium varieties and organic productions continues to be crucial. read more

Fruitist has announced a new partnership with 888 Midas, a strategic investment firm founded by quarterback Caleb Williams. 888 Midas has joined the company's list of investors, providing additional support for the expansion of the berry brand. Established in 2024, 888 Midas specializes in investing in early- to growth-stage companies. read more

With the demand for blueberries increasing year-round and the supply still struggling to keep up, breeding company Fall Creek sees an unprecedented opportunity for growth. Strategic timing of harvests in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia could help bridge the annual supply gap, while introducing new high-performing varieties. read more

Apofruit, a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with 2,700 members in various regions of Italy, is currently presenting the results of the spring 2025 settlement, which includes strawberries, asparagus, new potatoes, small fruits, and vegetables. The details are being explained and commented on by the cooperative. read more

NFL quarterback Caleb Williams is contributing to the growth of the berry brand Fruitist by becoming an investor through his company 888 Midas, which has joined its roster of supporters. read more

Kolumbia is rozwijająca się w globalnej branży borówkowej, kształtowana przez wzrost importu, wczesne kamienie milowe eksportowe i nowe plantacje wysokogórskie wspierane przez inwestorów międzynarodowych. Bliskość kraju do Stanów Zjednoczonych, rosnące zapotrzebowanie krajowe oraz możliwość uprawy przez niemal cały rok, sprawiają, że Kolumbia jest coraz bardziej obecna w tej branży. read more

Kantar (Worldpanel by Numerator) ogłosił ranking ulubionych owoców i warzyw we Francji na lato 2025 roku. Jakie są wyniki? Melony i pomidory koronowani mistrzami lataWedług danych Kantar, melon jest ulubionym owocem, z zakupem ponad 96 000 ton. read more

The Ukrainian raspberry market in the 2025 season behaved completely differently than usual – according to data from the Ukrainian Berry Association. Normally, prices stabilize between June and July. However, this year the market experienced a sharp decline

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North Bay Produce has announced that its premium blackberry variety, Erandy®, has been honored with the Superior Taste Award in Brussels, Belgium. This prestigious recognition is awarded by the International Taste Institute, which is renowned for its thorough evaluation process involving more than 200 professional taste experts. read more

This year, an interesting implementation project has been started at Malinowy Factory's headquarters, aimed at testing new methods of fertilizing and feeding raspberries compared to the standard practice of using multicomponent fertilizers. Compo Expert is introducing these new methods to the market. read more

After several pilot projects with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, Agroscope is expanding its research activities to fruit trees. The scientists are observing the growth of the plants, the yield and quality of the fruits growing under the Agri-PV system, as well as the impacts. read more

Greenhouse technology specialist Kubo has recently constructed two large-scale production facilities for strawberries, one in Canada and the other in Saudi Arabia. The company is further advancing its semi-closed model Ultra-Clima, incorporating an emission-free CO₂ dosing strategy. read more

Wczesne wyniki nowej kampanii promującej owoce jagodowe wśród konsumentów w Holandii, Belgii i Niemczech przewyższają już oczekiwania - donosi grupa odpowiedzialna za projekt. read more