Frost, varietal changes and other challenges for the Polish blueberry market in 2024

Published 2024년 7월 2일

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The Polish blueberry season is underway, with the market experiencing a slower planting pace due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Producers are focused on replacing varieties rather than planting new ones, with an interest in trying out new varieties that can withstand cold weather. However, the influx of Peruvian blueberries into the European market in certain years has affected the profitability of late-season Polish varieties. The 2024 production projection is uncertain, with competition expected from German producers. The season has started earlier than last year, but high temperatures could affect the harvest. The Duke variety, a favorite for its high yield, has been negatively impacted by frost, leading to a significant yield reduction.

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Original content

In this installment of the 'Agronometrics Interviews' series, Agronometrics reviews the status of the Polish blueberry season in an exclusive interview with Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, co-owner of Berry Trade. The series is based on interviews with esteemed industry professionals, focused on a specific origin or topic that visualizes the market factors driving change. How many hectares should come into production this season? Planting speed has slowed considerably compared to pre-COVID times. In conversations with some experts in the sector, they mentioned that now the focus is more on replacing varieties than on planting new ones. Producers are interested in trying new varieties, especially those adapted to the intense cold and our climate, but they are cautious. They don't plant dozens or hundreds of hectares at a time. Instead, they test a few hectares first to see how the variety performs. Thus, although the number of hectares is increasing, this growth is relatively small ...

Source: MXfruit