A significant expansion is currently taking place for a Polish soft fruit producer, as the company is expanding the acreage for both raspberries and blackberries, according to Oleh Naumenko, CEO and co-owner of the Polish soft fruit producer BigRed Berry Farm. "Our projects for raspberries and blackberries have been growing very dynamically. read more

The most recent wholesale fruit report in the UK indicates varying changes across important categories. While some apple varieties experienced a decline, there were significant increases in certain types of soft fruit. For example, Bramley's Seedling apples saw a decrease in average price from £1.37 to £1.26 per kilogram, marking an 8% reduction. Cox's Orange Group also experienced a decline. read more

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has suspended the product registration and label approval of chemical products containing dimethoate for use on blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries after a review. read more

Winter covering of raspberries is not only a way to protect plants from frost, but also an investment in their condition and growth rate in spring. At Rafał Podstawka's farm in Klementowice, experiments have been conducted for several years using a large-area non-woven fabric. read more

The 2025 season brought many challenges related to weather conditions and the need to adapt biological protection on plantations. About experiences from the last year, effective methods of pest control, and secrets of growing the 'Malling Bella' variety. read more

"Sara Callegari, who oversees soft fruit at Frisco, mentions that an increasing number of foodservice customers value having a consistent supply of soft fruit throughout the year. While blueberries have experienced significant growth in recent years, raspberries, redcurrants, and even blackberries are also seeing positive outcomes." read more

On November 27, 2025, the raspberry industry will gather in one place - at Berry Forum 2025, to discuss how to increase the profitability, quality, and stability of raspberry production in Poland. It will be a day full of practical knowledge, inspiration, and new ideas for. read more

The Polish soft fruit season is coming to an end at Limax. "Last weekend we had frost at night, which led to an early conclusion of the strawberry season. Most raspberries made it through the frost, but the blueberry season had already finished some time ago," says general manager Leo Klaassen, who has lived and read more

The production of dessert strawberries and raspberries in foil tunnels is experiencing a real boom in Poland. Currently, dessert fruit cultivation under cover occupies about 1,200 hectares for strawberries and about 1,400 hectares for raspberries (estimated data). The area of fruit cultivation under cover is increasing every year. read more

"The year that is coming to an end has confirmed that the Easy raspberry line is positioning itself as a high-level solution on the global market. Thanks to some characteristics shared by the varieties, such as easy harvesting, long shelf-life, and variety complementarity, these raspberries are" read more

The commercialization of Malaika raspberries is now a reality in Portugal, where The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has started industrial-scale production. This variety was developed by Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB) - as reported on Portafruticola.com - and is already considered one of the finest. read more

Morocco's berry sector is transitioning from strawberries to raspberries and blueberries due to changing market conditions, profitability, and increased demand from Europe. In the 2024-2025 season, Morocco exported 64,400 tons of raspberries valued at almost US$487 million, representing a 13.8% increase from the. read more

Although it is already the end of the Polish berry season, we can still find not only blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries in stores and wholesale markets, but also blackberries and currants from Polish plantations - although they are also appearing. read more

In Dr. Paweł Krawiec's farm, the coordinator of the Raspberry Factory project, a range of new products has been introduced with the aim of enhancing plant health, improving fruit quality, and extending the harvesting period. The innovative approach combines scientific expertise with practical experience. read more

The most recent wholesale market data indicates a price drop for Egremont Russet Apples compared to the previous week. The average price per kilogram decreased from £1.62 in the previous week to £1.49 in the current week, which represents a decline of £0.13 or 8%. Gala Apples also saw a decrease in their average price. read more

The commercial distribution of Greek blackberries and raspberries is advancing with high prices and high demand. According to Mrs. Antonia Psitta and Mr. Aggelos Spiliopoulos, owners of the cultivation and trading company Angelo Exclusive Fruit, based in Lapas, Greek berries are always in demand. read more

The prices of raspberries have slightly increased in recent days - this is especially visible on wholesale markets. Different retail chains are currently offering fruits at similar prices, although promotional offers can also be found. The quality of the fruits available in trade is... 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

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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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