Bud frost in raspberries. How to assess the damage?
On our plantation we had another cataclysmic event during the winter. The plastic tunnels in which the raspberries (long cane) grown for the summer harvest were overwintered collapsed under the

"When it comes to strawberries, families do not want to choose between flavor, food safety and sustainability"
Never compromising when respecting and pleasing consumers - this is the approach of OP Frutthera Growers, the company from Scanzano Jonico (Matera) owner of the Nicofruit as well as of the

Growers claim raspberry exports are quite complex right now
Raspberry growers in Bosnia and Herzegovina are looking at this year’s harvest with uncertainty. All indications are that there will be a multitude of challenges. In the first place is the

FDA says the hepatitis A virus in this year’s frozen strawberry outbreak is identical to one from 2022
Federal officials have confirmed that the strain of hepatitis A virus found in frozen organic strawberries involved in a multi-state outbreak this year is the same strain that caused an outbreak

"Next week's sunny weather will really kick off Belgian strawberry season"
In Belgium, REO Veiling's strawberries are gradually making their way to market. With next week's sunny forecast, it seems local strawberries will finally appear on store shelves again. There has

Strawberries, raspberries and other berries, thawed - monitoring of plantations (12.04.2023)
It is now more than a week since there were significant temperature drops and frosts reaching -9oC at times in early April. It would seem that the vegetation has not yet got off to a good start

Searching for margin in blueberry packing
As costs are very high and supply is abundant during the peak of the season, blueberry growers will be looking to reduce their costs as much as possible. According to Piotr Milewski, CEO of

CIV is becoming more and more international
CIV's latest strawberry innovations were presented at the North American Strawberry Symposium (NASS), held in San Louis Obispo, California/USA, from 7 to 10 March 2023. Mauro Grossi, President of

This could be the toughest season ever for industrial fruit (part 2) - raspberries
Previous seasons were favourable for producers of raspberries for supply to processing plants. Rates were high. For raspberries of summer varieties in 2022, it was still possible to obtain rates

Basilicata strawberries, here are all the strengths
While waiting for European recognition of the Protected Geographical Indication (click here to read more), the Basilicata strawberry is making its way onto the market with themed initiatives, such

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 11 April
The asparagus harvest has started in Puglia and Sardinia, as well as Campania: high volumes have led to a fall in prices. Demand for artichokes is increasing, with positive effects on quotations.

Polish greenhouse strawberries - the season has started
This week, the first larger batches of Polish strawberries will hit the country's shops. According to Aldona Radola, who has been producing strawberries in greenhouses in the Kalisz region

VIC is becoming increasingly international: from the NSB meeting in Australia to the Strawberry Symposium (NASS) in California.
CIV President Mauro Grossi explains: "During the Symposium, our partner Idris Consulting in the person of Prof. Johan Aelterman was the featured CIV speaker in the Genetics and Breeding session

Brand new TC Home - a house dedicated to berry innovation
The new TCH (Tissue Culture Home) for the multiplication of berry varieties has become a reality at Molari. "It is a dream come true, and we entered the laboratory on April 3rd, the anniversary of

Asparagus expert clears up false claims and half-truths about asparagus films
According to information from the Green Media House (GMH), asparagus growers are repeatedly criticised for the use of film on their fields. They often argue with false claims and half-truths. The