Raspberries

During yesterday's visit to Dawid Lewandowski's farm in Roguszyn near Czerwińsk nad Wisłą, we talked about the current situation in raspberry cultivation, the selection of varieties, and how the trade of dessert raspberries looks like today. The farm specializes in... read more

After the success of the "Avocado Academy", Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector for 70 years, presents the new "Berries Academy", a training project entirely dedicated to the world of small fruits - blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries - designed to accompany... read more

On the raspberry plantation in Karczmiska, there are many challenges. In the 'Majestic' variety plot, planted in 2021 and intended for autumn harvest, solutions aimed at improving growth dynamics are being tested as part of a project. In the season when read more

Several major UK retailers are increasing their support for British-grown strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries this season as growers continue to face challenges from labor, energy, and production costs. Retailers are enhancing their domestic sourcing programs through long-term commitments. read more

The global raspberry market continues to demonstrate significant volatility due to changing supply patterns, weather disruptions, labor shortages, and shifting harvest timing affecting availability and prices in major producing regions. In Europe, decreased supply from the Iberian Peninsula in Italy is keeping prices stable, while read more

The wave of frosts in many farms has caused real losses - in the tunnels in Karczmiska, the temperature dropped to -2.8°C. Where an additional cover of agrofleece was used, damages were usually limited to 5-10%. Now, at the threshold of flowering - read more

Spreafico presents the Berries Academy, a new training program aimed at professionals in the large organized distribution sector, focused on blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. The initiative aims to transfer technical skills and operational tools for more efficient management. read more

This year's spring brought not only frost but also an extended drought. The water deficit and damage from temperature drops make plants enter the flowering period weakened, with disrupted nutrient transport and increased susceptibility. read more

Po udanym pierwszym cyklu w sezonie, sektor malinowy w Maroku boryka się z trudnościami w drugim cyklu ze względu na straty poniesione na północy kraju między styczniem a marcem, w wyniku burz i powodzi. Amine Bennani, prezes Marokańskiego Stowarzyszenia Owoców Miękkich. read more

We are after a period of frost on the raspberry plantations. Significant temperature drops also affected Karczmiska, where the 'Cascade Harvest' variety field quarters, particularly vulnerable to them, were damaged - grown for summer harvest. Despite the damage, the overall condition of the plantation is good. read more

The 'Cascade Harvest' variety plot, included in the Raspberry Factory project and managed with mechanical harvesting in mind, also suffered from severe temperature drops. Last week, night temperatures dropped to as low as -6.8°C and -7.8°C, causing damage to the plants. read more

Maroko has rozszerzył swoją obecność na europejskim rynku mrożonych malin, z Holandią importującą 1000 ton w 2025 roku, o wartości ponad 2 milionów EUR (2,16 miliona USD), według EastFruit. Oznacza to wzrost o 50% w porównaniu z 2024 rokiem i czterokrotnie większy w porównaniu z rokiem 2023. read more

Morocco has reached a new milestone in the European frozen raspberry market, as the Netherlands imported record volumes in 2025, as reported by EastFruit. In the previous year, Dutch imports of Moroccan frozen raspberries reached 1,000 tons, with a value exceeding EUR 2 million. This signifies a 50% increase. read more

Frost damage is visible on most raspberry plantations. Damaged plants should be handled very delicately. Additionally, occasional frosts often affect the plantations, especially when it comes to autumn raspberries, as they can be quite severe. read more

We have an optimistic forecast for the upcoming raspberry harvest in California, with production expected to be higher this year compared to last year. This positive outlook comes despite the challenges faced in March, when the state experienced unusually hot temperatures and sporadic rain events. read more

Long-term cultivation of raspberries in the same location sooner or later leads to a phenomenon known as soil fatigue. It manifests itself in weaker plant growth, issues with nutrient uptake, and decreased yields. In tunnel production conditions, read more

The beginning of the raspberry season this year is marked by significant temperature fluctuations and the risk of frost. Growers are facing the need to protect the plants and maintain their high yield potential. In the experiments conducted read more

The beginning of raspberry vegetation is a period of accumulation of many threats. In plantations, there is a simultaneous appearance of spider mite pressure and the first colonies of aphids. Lately, in many regions of Poland, there have been frosts that can additionally weaken the plants. In such conditions, effective read more

Unstable weather, temperature fluctuations, and predicted frosts are a scenario that increasingly defines the beginning of vegetation in recent seasons. In such conditions, it becomes crucial not only to react to threats but above all to build plant resilience. read more