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Polish blueberries face tough season due to spring frosts
The frost in Poland could have a longer effect over the course of the season, Kozlowski explains. “The frost damage reduced the crop of...
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Berry news
- Jul 18, 2020
- 2 min
Identification of a dozen components in strawberries responsible for their post-harvest freshness
A study conducted by scientists from the University of Malaga (UMA), in partnership with the Institute of Agricultural and Fisheries...
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- Jul 11, 2020
- 1 min
Namibian blueberry harvest in full swing
Last Friday, the Mashare irrigation project, run by the local company Konigstein Capital, started harvesting blueberries at the N$90...
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- Jul 11, 2020
- 1 min
Mexican berry industry must urgently diversify its markets
The Mexican berry industry has managed to place itself in the leading places worldwide. However, its export is highly concentrated on...
Berry news
- Jul 4, 2020
- 2 min
New York State studies growth of alternative berries
As the berry category continues to see significant growth in berries across North America, work being done in New York State is focusing...
Berry news
- Jul 4, 2020
- 1 min
Ukraine becomes a major player in the export of frozen blueberries to China
Ukrainian exports of frozen blu eberries to China experienced a notable increase during the first quarter of 2020. According to Ukrainian...
Berry news
- Jul 4, 2020
- 2 min
Cool Queensland weather leads to a strawberry price spike
A gap in the supply of Queensland strawberries led to severely higher than usual costs in recent weeks, according to one Victorian...
Berry news
- Jul 4, 2020
- 1 min
Finland: Hot and sunny weather favours strawberry crop
Finland’s strawberry season is off to a good start in southern and central areas this year, due to a recent spell of lovely, warm...
Berry news
- Jul 2, 2020
- 1 min
Coronavirus accelerates the rise of the robot harvester
When UK farmers found themselves short-staffed due to Covid-19 travel restrictions, the government launched a campaign urging the public...
Berry news
- Jul 2, 2020
- 1 min
The UK will impose tariffs on berries if a trade deal isn't reached
The Union of Farmers and Ranchers Unions expressed its concern about the United Kingdom's intent to impose tariffs on community...
Berry news
- Jul 2, 2020
- 1 min
Free strawberries as a treat for Scottish customers
At the peak of this Scottish strawberry season, many thousands of free punnets of strawberries will be delivered to households across...
Berry news
- Jun 27, 2020
- 2 min
Sweden: strawberry shortages make for record mid-summer prices
Swedish strawberries prices are expected to hit a record high during mid-summer. There are limited amounts of these fruits. They,...
Berry news
- Jun 27, 2020
- 2 min
Blackberry gains ground in Costa Rica
The University of Costa Rica (UCR) and the Micro Plantas company have joined efforts to expand the cultivation of blackberries in the...
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- Jun 27, 2020
- 2 min
Strawberry exports from Huelva fell by 14.5% in April due to the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic had barely any impact on strawberry exports from Huelva in March, when the lockdown started, as international...
Berry news
- Jun 18, 2020
- 2 min
New research team aims to increase blackberry yields in Florida
Blackberries ripen in Florida in May and June, so it’s an ideal time to be thinking about how to grow more of them. Those who produce...
Berry news
- Jun 17, 2020
- 1 min
Republic of Georgia expects to harvest 80 tonnes of blueberries this year
Georgia is expecting to harvest about 80 tonnes of blueberries this year, the nation's Ministry of Agriculture has announced. Blueberry...
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- Jun 16, 2020
- 1 min
On the lookout for inexpensive Estonian strawberries
Last week, Estonian MP Jaak Madison said that the domestic strawberry situation was good, claiming he had seen Estonian-grown...
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- Jun 16, 2020
- 1 min
Serbia: Hail and heavy rain destroyed 30% of raspberries
The bad weather has so far destroyed 30% of raspberries, and purchasers are already offering a price of RSD 250 per kg (€2.1) , while...
Berry news
- Jun 12, 2020
- 3 min
Berries Market Overview
China: Ningxia is expecting the new Goji berry season soon Due to the long distance, high prices and the fact that raspberries are not...
Berry news
- Jun 12, 2020
- 1 min
Good year for Marisol strawberries
"The commercialization of strawberries ended a few years ago, so it is time to make a first assessment on the campaign. We can confirm...
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