We are excited to announce that Auchan Poland, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Central Europe, will be joining us at Fresh Market 2025! read more

The total area for strawberry cultivation decreased by more than 15% to 1,400 hectares during the same period. The cultivation area for berry fruits such as blackcurrants decreased following a peak in 2018. These figures come from the CBS. read more

The owner of Ribena, Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain and Ireland (SBF GB&I), has announced an investment of £920,000 over the next five years to continue its blackcurrant breeding programme with the James Hutton Institute (JHI). read more

Zbiory czarnego bzu w Wielkiej Brytanii rozpoczęły się dwa tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle, po raz pierwszy w hrabstwach Herefordshire i Gloucestershire. read more

The blackcurrant harvest in the UK started early this year, on June 25, following an unusually warm and dry spring. Growers have reported a strong crop, with some already finished with harvesting. Herefordshire and Gloucestershire are leading the harvest this year, a departure from the usual early start. read more

"The category is developing fast," begins Sebastiaan van Altena, blackberry, strawberry, and red currant buyer at the Dutch company, Berries Pride. He is referring to blackberries. "We see growth potential for these berries, and there's noticeable annual growth." Though blackberry consumption is read more

The currant harvest has entered a decisive phase - a significant portion of the fruits have already been collected, while further harvesting remains uncertain due to the weather - many growers complain that rain showers are complicating the harvesting process, alternating with

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A dangerous incident occurred on Monday, July 14th in Daromin, located in the Sandomierz county. During the currant harvest, a combine harvester crushed a 73-year-old man. read more

The arrival of the first crates of red currants and blackberries heralds the start of the summer season at HANOS. "Seasonal products deserve more attention," begins Henk Verwoert, fruit and vegetable buyer at this Dutch hospitality wholesaler. "We're using these fruits to refocus the spotlight". read more

At BerryBrothers, the harvest of early redcurrant varieties is nearly complete. "This week we're picking the last of the Junifer, and next week we'll begin harvesting the Rovada," says Nijs van Zuilen. "Demand for redcurrants is remarkably strong. read more

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2,320 tons of raspberries, 820 tons of blueberries, 520 tons of blackberries, and 320 tons of currants are expected this year. This represents an increase in estimated quantities compared to the previous year. The only exception is the blackberries, which are expected to have a harvest volume around 40 tons lower. The cultivation area for them is... read more

The first fruits of early varieties of blackcurrants are already being delivered to collection points. Buyers have also started purchasing redcurrants. Just before the start of the season, producers were wondering how this campaign would go. For now, everything indicates that prices

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The current harvest at the Knöbl farm was completed on June 24 this year. Owner David Knöbl reported that they finished ten days earlier last year, but still have a few days' head start compared to an average year this year. David Knöbl has been growing red currants on around 1.5 hectares of land. read more

The presence in supermarkets and discount stores is increasing. As a result, the demand for red fruits is also on the rise. In the current 26th calendar week, according to AMI, promotional prices for red currants are already being advertised 7 times in the retail sector, a similar level to that in read more

Due to reports in the media about various intermediary companies planning to purchase blackcurrants for processing with exceedances of acetamiprid residues compared to the levels specified in the amended regulations,

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From January to April 2025, Kazakhstan imported 24.6 tons of raspberries and blackberries, costing about $567,000. The main supplier was the Netherlands with 16.1 tons, followed by Morocco (3.9 tons), China (2.6 tons), and Mexico (1 ton). Imports of currants and gooseberries grew 2.2 times. read more

The 2025 season for blackcurrant growers is shaping up to be one of the most challenging in years. We asked Dr. Piotr Baryła, the president of the National Association of Blackcurrant Growers, for a comment on the situation at his farm, where the annual event "Currant Fest" took place. read more

Ninety-five percent of Italians consume small fruits, such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and currants, often or sometimes. The percentage rises to 96.9% in the 55-64 age group, driven by a greater prevalence of the response "Yes, sometimes." In contrast, Gen Z and Millennials declare a... read more

We are just about to start harvesting black currants. This year has been marked by prolonged frosts, destructive hailstorms, and significant confusion regarding changes in the use of acetamiprid. How will these factors affect price levels?

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