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Health

05 Mar 2024

The unexploited economic and health potential as superfood of 700 minor species of rubus

The Rubus species are emerging as a promising source of polyphenols and bioactive compounds with nutraceutical and pharmaceutical benefits. However, many edible species within the genus are still underexplored and often undervalued

Production

04 Mar 2024

Drosophila suzukii: the sterile insect will be the new strategy

A British start-up conducted an experiment in 2023: when comparing crops subjected to the SIT technique with those treated with insecticides and monitoring the presence of Drosophila suzukii larvae in raspberries, the results showed an 80% reduction in raspberries treated with the SIT technique.

Events

02 Mar 2024

Optimization is the keyword of the 12th International Blueberry Conference in Poland

The success of investments on a blueberry farm relies on strategic goals such as improving yields, enhancing product quality, and optimizing harvesting efficiency. The 12th International Blueberry Conference, themed around "OPTIMIZATION," emphasizes finding the best solutions tailored to each farm.

Production

Varieties

01 Mar 2024

Hortifrut harvest a super blueberry of Imperial variety

Hortifrut achieved an exceptional harvest with a super blueberry of the Imperial variety, carefully selected at its production site in Chile. This berry has an impressive diameter of 37.48 millimetres and a weight of 18.38 grams, which is 1.5 times larger than a Chilean one sol coin.

City

Retail

Markets

Prices

29 Feb 2024

Lots of brands and low prices for blueberries in 20 retail outlets in Modena

In the large-scale retail trade of Modena (survey 28/02/24) for blueberries prices are generally low, the origin is divided between Chile, Spain, Peru, Morocco, the formats are mainly 125g, the larger ones are few, the quality in general is fair. Numerous brands are on offer on the shelves.

Production

28 Feb 2024

Northern Higbush blueberry pruning: Fall Creek's video tutorial

Andrea Pergher, Fall Creek's technical manager, demonstrates in the field how to prune blueberry of the Northern Highbush type in February-March.

Retail

Markets

Prices

27 Feb 2024

Global price index for standard blueberries rises by 5% in week 09/2024

The Global Blueberry Price Index of the Italian Berry basket surveyed on 26/02/2024 increased by 2.5 percent compared to the previous week. The index consists of 14 global retail brands, of which 14 had products on offer in the survey of 26/02/2024.

Production

27 Feb 2024

Berry production falls in Germany to 41.000 tons on 9290 hectares

Last year, fewer berries were harvested in Germany. The cultivated area decreased by 0.6% to 9290 hectares and the harvested quantity decreased by 3.7% to 41,400 tonnes. Nevertheless, the harvested quantity corresponds to the average of the last few years.

Marketing

26 Feb 2024

Soren Bjorn welcomes Costa Group in the Driscoll's family

A North American based consortium, of which Driscoll's is a critical strategic partner, has completed the purchase of Costa Group, Australia’s leading grower, packer and marketer of fresh fruit and vegetables, focusing on specific projects to grow the global berry business.

Interviews

Markets

26 Feb 2024

Join Cindy van Rijswick of Rabobank in the next episode of Berry Talks

Using her in-depth experience, Cindy will share analysis and perspectives on the soft fruit market, providing valuable information for professionals and industry enthusiasts. Join us live on 29 February at 6pm (GMT+1) for a rich and informative discussion.