Raspberries

The Swiss Fruit Association (SOV) estimates that this summer 2,225 tons of raspberries, 525 tons of blackberries, 847 tons of blueberries, and 356 tons of red currants will be produced. "This year's harvest quantities are above the average of the past five years for almost all crops. Only with the read more

With a commercial calendar that runs from October to June, O.P. Terre della Luce is one of the Italian players in the production and sale of raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. They are able to ensure markets and supermarkets with a consistent supply for a large part of the year. Carmela Suriano, read more

Martha Mora, a member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau and owner of Johnston Fruit Farms in Swanton, mentioned that much warmer temperatures than usual in February and March resulted in early ripening of produce in Ohio. This posed challenges for growers, particularly with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. read more

The raspberry production and supply are increasing in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere to meet the typical summer demand. Germany has experienced an early start to its season. The outlook for yield and quality is promising, but prices fluctuate significantly from region to region. Switzerland is... read more

Hugh Lowe Farms in Kent, England, produces approximately 5,000 tonnes of strawberries and 1,000 tonnes of raspberries and blackberries. In addition to being a leading soft fruit grower in the UK, the farm is also pioneering the use of commercial robotic harvesting. read more

Things are not going well in the market for highbush blueberries from domestic cultivation. Everything indicates that this segment of the fruit market in Poland is heading down the same disastrous path that the raspberry market has found itself in. What are the current prices for Polish blueberries and those imported, offered in large wholesale quantities? read more

The increase in berry prices in Russia, particularly for raspberries, cherries, and strawberries, has been linked to adverse weather conditions, as stated by Yaroslav Abramov, Key Account Manager at Grodan. Currently, raspberry prices are at 783 rubles per kilogram, while cherries are at 486. read more

Almost exactly a year ago, we were writing about the collapse of wholesale prices of dessert raspberries in Poland. We have another season now, and unfortunately, we have to write about the same issue again. The prices of raspberries in the Polish wholesale market have once again plummeted sharply, even though for a moment it seemed like there might be improvement. What are the current prices of these fruits and how do they compare to previous years? read more

EastFruit analysts have observed an intriguing trend in the Central Asian berry market. Following significant losses incurred by local freezers from freezing raspberries in the 2022/23 season due to the plummeting prices on the global market for this frozen berry, in the 203/24 season, freezers did not. read more

VICA Alegría has officially been unveiled at the International Berry Congress taking place this Wednesday and Thursday in Huelva. The new raspberry variety, emerged

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Andalusia has been the top exporter of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries internationally in the first quarter of 2024, with the region accounting for 80% of global sales of these products during this period. Thanks to these sales from January to March, the Andalusian community has achieved... read more

Andalucia has been the top exporter of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries internationally in the first quarter of 2024, during which the region accounted for 80% of global sales of these products. With these sales from January to March, the Andalusian region has achieved read more

This week, the price of cherries decreased by £2.90 due to an increase in volumes. On the other hand, the price of raspberries went up by £3.62. Average vegetable prices, on the other hand, remained stable overall. For the full report, click here. read more

EastFruit analysts report that Ukrainian raspberry processors are already announcing the initial purchase prices for berries, despite the fact that the season for buying large quantities of raspberries for freezing has just started. read more

According to analysts at EastFruit, the season for purchasing new crop raspberries for freezing has started in Serbia. Mass harvesting of raspberries has only begun in the southern regions of Serbia, while the western regions, which produce the majority of raspberries for freezing, are yet to start harvesting. read more

However, lesser-known berries such as goji also find their place in Switzerland, according to the Agricultural Information Service (LID). In 2017, strawberries were grown on a total of 514 hectares, decreasing to 491 hectares by 2024. During the same period, the cultivation area for raspberries steadily increased to 160 hectares. read more

Raspberry BerryWorld Ruby®, from the BerryWorld Plus® program, received an outstanding score in a blind tasting, achieving a Superior Taste Award with 3 stars. Currently

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According to EastFruit, Morocco's direct exports of fresh and frozen produce to Germany reached record levels from January to March 2024. This increase was especially significant in the export of greenhouse tomatoes, sweet peppers, frozen raspberries, fresh blueberries, and other products. read more

BerryWorld celebrates its 30th anniversary and its 17th International Taste Institute award win, the team were delighted with the news that three varieties from its exclusive varietal portfolio were awarded Spring 2024 winners. BerryWorld Ruby® raspberries, from the BerryWorld Plus® read more

The EastFruit experts conducted a survey among participants in the frozen raspberry market in Ukraine. The survey involved engaging with top freezing companies and farmers who cultivate raspberries on a large scale for freezing purposes. Additionally, we conducted an anonymous survey among EastFruit telegram users. read more