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Production 

23 Apr 2024

Frosts hit the first blueberries in Poland hard
Low temperatures and frost had a strong impact on small fruit crops in Poland, especially blueberries and strawberries. Some early varieties of blueberries and strawberries seem to have suffered losses due to frost.

Consumption 

Markets 

23 Apr 2024

Blueberry consumption in the US continues to grow
According to Kasey Cronquist, President of USHBC and NABC, production volumes in the US will remain stable this year, with favourable prices and demand. The US blueberry market is showing strong growth, with the category benefiting from 'passionate and dedicated' consumers.

Retail 

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Prices 

23 Apr 2024

Global prices for discount blueberries fall, premium segment bucks the trend in week 17/2024
The Global Blueberry Price Index of the Italian Berry basket surveyed on 22/04/2024 decreased by 0.6% compared to the previous week. The index consists of 14 global retail brands, 14 of which had product on offer in the 22/04/2024 survey.

Events 

Production 

23 Apr 2024

Strawberry conference and technical day in Scanzano Jonico (Italy)
The Basilicata strawberry will be the protagonist of a technical event in Scanzano Jonico (MT) on 29 April 2024.

Production 

22 Apr 2024

Agrovision signs agreement to plant 2000 hectares of premium berries in China
The agreement for a 33-hectare berry plantation begins the first of several agreements for a total 2000 hectares. The new Yunnan farming operation serves to advance the company’s promise of premium superfruits, 52-weeks a year, of domestically grown, premium berries.

Breeding 

Research 

22 Apr 2024

VacCAP webinar on Assessing Post-Storage Texture and Appearance Characteristics in Blueberry
The VacCAP webinar will present the results of two studies conducted at three locations, with Northern Highbush and Southern Highbush blueberry cultivars, which will provide insights into selection strategies for shelf life and quality.

Health 

21 Apr 2024

Berry consumption shown to lower stress-related disease risk in US adults
In a world where stress seems to be an inevitable part of everyday life, finding natural ways to combat its effects is more important than ever. A recent study published in the journal Nutrients has uncovered a delicious solution: small fruits.

Export 

Markets 

20 Apr 2024

Berry exports from Morocco increased by 2% YOY to end-March 2024
Exports of and berries from Morocco are slightly increasing this season compared to the 2022/23 season. According to data released by the AMPFR, berry exports have risen from 83,918 tonnes to 85,301 tonnes from the beginning of the season until March 31, with an increase of 2%.

Production 

Technique 

Varieties 

18 Apr 2024

Fall Creek Connect, the new local training format for blueberry growers
Fall Creek, the global leader in blueberry genetics and plants, has recently inaugurated a new format of contact with producers that has made a stop in Italy for the first time, also thanks to the collaboration of the Fojanini Foundation, Fall Creek's historical partner in Valtellina.

Breeding 

Production 

Varieties 

18 Apr 2024

According to Limgroup, strawberries from seed are the new frontier for sustainable production
Strawberries grown from seed represent a major breakthrough in the sustainable cultivation of strawberries along the entire chain. In this perspective, the Dutch company Limgroup presents Limore® One, the first non-clonal hybrid variety. which will bring 'a big change in the market.