Raspberries

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

Driscoll's, a family-owned berry producer, has opened its new consolidated UK headquarters in Linton, near Maidstone. The US-based company, renowned for specializing in "fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries," has set up Europe's largest dedicated berry. read more

The protection of raspberries in tunnels, where experiments are conducted as part of the Raspberry Factory project, started with the control of spider mites. As Dr. Paweł Krawiec and Tomasz Gasparski report, post-harvest treatments play a crucial role in effectively controlling them.

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Peruvian producers are interested in cultivating raspberries and cherries, as these fruits have potential in international markets, following the example of major exporters like Chile and Mexico. Building on the success of blueberries, Peru aims to strengthen its position as a fruit supplier. read more

We will carry out the pruning on May 8th in the ‘Glen Carron’ raspberry variety plot, where the plants have survived the winter well. Thanks to proper fertilization and protecting the plants in spring by covering them with white agrofiber,

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In field cultivation, summer raspberries are currently in the pre-flowering stage. The variety 'Cascade Harvest' is entering the stage of flower bud bursting (BBCH 55), while on the canes of the 'Glen Ample' variety, the first flower buds are appearing (BBCH 51, photos 1, 2). read more

Raspberry cultivation in tunnels is gaining importance. Interestingly, biological solutions work well in this system, both for protection against diseases and pests. In the prepared material, we present several solutions discussed by Dr. Paweł Krawiec.

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This year Biedronka is opening the season for Polish raspberries exceptionally early. As of May 8th, they are available in almost all stores of the chain throughout Poland. This is the earliest debut of these fruits in the company's history, which is the first to end the season for imported products. read more

Small, colorful, energetic, and increasingly present on the tables of young Italians, small fruits - blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, currants - are emerging as the true protagonists of the new fruit and vegetable scene. Despite a challenging 2024 for the fruit and vegetable sector, read more

In the prepared material, we present interesting assumptions concerning two raspberry plots - one is a newly established raspberry plantation in plastic tunnels, the other is a raspberry plantation of the 'Cascade Harvest' variety prepared for combine harvesting.

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Currently, raspberry plants grown in tunnels, both summer varieties (e.g. 'Glen Carron') and autumn varieties harvested in summer (e.g. 'Rosalita'), are in growth stages BBCH 53-57, with visible closed inflorescences and flower buds pointing downwards (photos 1-2). read more

Effective pest control in raspberry crops is a key element of successful fruit production. One of the threats is the raspberry cane midge. We are currently at the perfect time to implement a simple and effective monitoring of the flight of this pest.

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In the face of the upcoming raspberry blossoming period, proper fertilization and application of biostimulants are crucial to ensure high-quality yields. Therefore, we provide important recommendations that, when implemented on plantations, will help achieve optimal results in production. read more

Strawberries are one of the most popular seasonal fruits in Germany. On average, about 3.7 kilograms are consumed per person each year. The strawberry harvest lasts from May to the end of July, but raspberries, blackberries, and cherries are also very popular with consumers and are harvested. read more