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Production 

07 Aug 2026

Mechanical blueberry harvesting: quality, waste, agronomic and varietal choices
Marco Antolini explores the more practical aspects of mechanical blueberry harvesting in the second part of his exclusive interview for Italian Berry.

Production 

06 Aug 2026

Lowbush blueberry: a positive season in Northern Italy
Near Modena the 2026 crop is looking good, but the climate, lack of snow and the neglected pastures are threatening the lowbush blueberry economy.

Production 

05 Aug 2026

Heating and ventilation tunnels to bring forward and increase blueberry yields
According to Auburn University, growing early-season blueberries in polytunnels can bring forward the harvest, increase yields and improve quality.

Production 

03 Aug 2026

Freshuelva appoints José Antonio Martín as new president
The Agromartín representative will head the Huelva producers’ association. Enrique Molina and Rocío Alba have been appointed vice-presidents.

Production 

31 Jul 2026

Mechanical blueberry harvesting in Italy: Marco Antolini's experience
M. Antolini has been growing blueberries since 2012. In this exclusive interview, he discusses his first-hand experience of mechanising harvesting operations.

Varieties 

17 Jul 2026

Innovation and variety trials in blueberries: the experience of the Laimburg Centre
The Laimburg Centre acts as a strategic link between cutting-edge scientific research and agronomic application. A total of 53 blueberry varieties are tested.

Production 

09 Jul 2026

Leaf brix in berries: when a simple number reveals a complex plant story
Leaf brix in berries can reveal plant physiology, stress and nutrient balance, but only when interpreted with sap analysis and field observation.

Production 

07 Jul 2026

The secret behind the Italian Blue Valley: terroir and innovation
Over the last twenty years, Valtellina has undergone a quiet but extraordinary transformation. We discuss this with Luca Folini of the Fojanini Foundation.

Production 

03 Jul 2026

Switzerland: positive harvest forecasts for berries in summer 2026
With the exception of blackberries, harvest estimates are higher than last year’s for all varieties, partly due to the increase in the area under cultivation.

Varieties 

03 Jul 2026

Capron Royal strawberry: the heritage variety that appeals to niche markets
Traditional, aromatic and not well suited to long supply chains: Capron Royale muscat strawberry is a product best suited direct sales and specialist ranges.