Blueberries and raspberries will become more expensive in Europe due to stormy weather in Morocco, Spain and Portugal

According to an EastFruit publication, the consequences of Storm Bernard, which caused quite significant damage in the producing regions of Spain, Portugal and Morocco, would affect an increase in the value of raspberries and blueberries, especially. Although the assessment of damage to berry plantations is ongoing, preliminary results have been released, which have been disappointing for local farmers. Storm Bernard brought torrential rain and strong winds. In addition, in some regions, strong winds were also accompanied by a sandstorm, reaching up to 100 kilometers per hour. All of this caused significant damage to the greenhouses where early berries such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and strawberries were grown. In addition to damage to greenhouses, cases of plants being uprooted were also recorded. Currently, in the berry-producing regions of Morocco, the loss of raspberry plantations is estimated between 15% and 20%. Blueberry and strawberry plantations also ...