Raspberries

More than 50 technicians, farmers, and traders attended the pomology exhibition organized in Casemurate (Ravenna) last week by Battistini Vivai, which featured varieties and selections of blueberries, raspberries, cherries, apricots, peaches, and nectarines. Click here for the photo gallery! 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

The INIA is trying to determine the agromorphological and physical characteristics of raspberries at the Donoso Agricultural Experiment Station as part of the Profrut fruit project. This is to define agricultural strategies and technologies that will improve the genetic. read more

Over 100 berry industry experts from Huelva and Portugal came together for Planasa's Genetics Forum, an annual event organized by the breeder to exchange knowledge and discuss technical and genetic advancements in berry varieties. read more

In niedawnej analizie porównującej średnie ceny z poprzedniego tygodnia do bieżących średnich cen różnych owoców i warzyw, zauważa się istotne zmiany we wszystkich kategoriach. Maliny czarne doświadczyły znacznego wzrostu, gdzie średnia cena z poprzedniego tygodnia wynosząca £9.26 za kg wzrosła do. read more

The small fruit segment continues to grow rapidly in the European fruit and vegetable market. Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and currants are no longer niche products, but instead, strategic offerings that cater to emerging consumption trends focused on wellness and taste. read more

Packing soft fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries presents certain challenges that most producers and packing companies struggle with. In this article, we analyze 3 key challenges and discuss solutions to improve the process. read more

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