Raspberries

T. Meissner Frucht-Handels-Gesellschaft mbH, based in Kassel, Germany, has established a new supply partnership with Dutch berry specialist Berrybrothers. As a result of this collaboration, the North Hessian company will now procure all its varieties of berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, read more

Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB) has announced that its Zawadi raspberry variety is now in a "major growth phase" throughout Europe. read more

In field cultivation, summer raspberries are currently in the blooming stage. In moderately early varieties ('Cascade Harvest'), this is full blooming (BBCH 65), while in later varieties ('Glen Ample'), it is the beginning of blooming (BBCH 61, photo 1 and 2). Some local areas may vary. read more

In tunnel raspberry cultivation, particularly with the Glen varieties, an increasing challenge is the effective and consumer-acceptable control of pests such as spider mites and raspberry beetles, as well as numerous fungal diseases, including powdery mildew and gray mold. read more

Vitamins, colorful, and delicious, they are beautiful to look at, very tasty to eat, and incredibly good for you: berries are among the most loved foods when it comes to natural well-being. Raspberries, currants, blueberries, and blackberries are small treasures of energy and well-being. Today they become read more

The 2025 season is not kind to raspberry growers - an unusual winter, capricious spring, and symptoms of plant stress are affecting both tunnel and open-field crops. In the prepared material, we present a comprehensive program to improve the condition of the bushes.

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During the Tunnel Inspirations 2025 event held at the Kozacka Truskawka farm, Krzysztof Kowal from Biobest Polska discussed solutions in the field of biological plant protection and pollination dedicated to raspberry cultivation in tunnels.

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The Kamchatka or Haskap berry is a fruit that has been gaining popularity in recent years. Of course, it is far from being as popular as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries, but thanks to its nutritional and flavor qualities, it is gaining increasing recognition among. read more

In August, new, stricter norms for acetamiprid residues in berry fruits will come into force. The reduction from the current 2 mg/kg to 0.6 mg/kg for raspberries and blackberries, and 0.7 mg/kg for blueberries, poses real challenges for producers. - "This

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In the raspberry plantation of summer raspberries on May 22, specifically with the 'Glen More' variety, we observe full bloom. The fruit harvest is planned here for the first days of June, although under favorable conditions it may start even earlier. At this stage read more

The beginning of raspberry blossoming is a critical moment in the growing season, determining the quality and quantity of the yield. In the cultivation of summer varieties, such as 'Glen Carron', precise fertilization becomes particularly important - both in terms of soil and

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The 2025 season proves to be exceptionally challenging for raspberries grown in tunnels as well. An example of this was a visit to Konrad Kozakiewicz's plantation – Kozacka Strawberry Farm in Michalowo. As part of the Tunnel Inspirations project, we asked Jan Szałas from Szałas Agro company how. read more

On Friday, May 16th, another edition of the event "Tunnel Inspirations" took place at Konrad Kozakiewicz's farm. The event was attended by producers and specialists from the gardening sector, with the main focus of all presentations being raspberry cultivation in tunnels. read more

In the prepared material, we will present interesting proposals regarding the use of non-microbial biostimulants in the cultivation of the 'Cascade Harvest' raspberry variety intended for machine harvesting.

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The Polish berry grower is more focused on high quality compared to a couple of years ago, says Dominika Kozarzewska of the Polish Berry Cooperative. "The Polish production of raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries has been shifting towards high-quality fresh market fruits, mostly grown." read more

Packing soft fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries often presents challenges that many producers and packaging companies find difficult to overcome. Let's analyze the three main problems with packing soft fruits and identify solutions to make the process easier. read more

Morocco's berry sector has been growing rapidly in recent years. The country has positioned itself among the world's largest suppliers of raspberries and blueberries, as well as strawberries. This growth has been accompanied by the success of companies like iBerry, which has played a significant role in this expansion. read more

Serbia continues to be a top exporter of frozen raspberries in terms of value, but is expected to have a difficult 2025 season due to decreasing yields. In contrast, Serbia's main competitors, Poland and Ukraine, are optimistic about achieving higher prices despite the weather affecting their plantations. Yulia Tymoshenko from read more

A Market Orientation Mission to the Netherlands for Ukrainian companies in the (organic) frozen berry industry has been announced. The main products for this mission are strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants, and blueberries. The mission will take place from Tuesday, the 20th to... read more

Hugh Lowe Farms in Kent, run by the Regan family for five generations, is investigating the use of solar technology in the cultivation of strawberries and raspberries through the "Electric Berry" project. In partnership with Polysolar Ltd and researchers from the University of Greenwich, the farm has read more