The world market needs Ukrainian blueberries

Published 2024년 5월 6일

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The article provides an overview of the global blueberry market, detailing the challenges and opportunities in production and export across various countries. It highlights the impact of frost damage on the season's yield in Serbia, Poland, and Germany, while noting limited damage in the Netherlands and optimism for recovery in the upcoming season. Ukraine's significant blueberry production in regions like Zhytomyr Oblast, Volyn, and Vinnytsia is mentioned, alongside Germany's early harvest due to warm weather, Spain's entry into the German market, and Italy's favorable production conditions. The article also covers market demand, price fluctuations, and the structure of Ukrainian grain exports, providing a comprehensive view of the current state of the blueberry industry.

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Original content

In the world, it is a difficult season for farmers who deal with blueberries, but in Ukraine it is grown not only in Zhytomyr Oblast or Volyn, but also in Vinnytsia. This is reported by Freshplaza.com. Manufacturers and exporters in many markets around the world held their breath. This means the weather will improve to signal a return to normal blueberry production after last season's significant drop in production. Some growers say it's too early to tell, while others say there are some early signs of better weather. All over Europe there are reports of frost damage when growing blueberries. Damage is reported in Serbia, Poland, and Germany. However, the damage in the Netherlands was very limited. An early start to harvest is expected in Germany due to warm spring weather. Spanish blueberries are gradually entering the German market. Portugal, Romania, Netherlands will follow soon after. The blueberry campaign in Italy started in the south a few weeks earlier. Favorable weather ...

Source: Agropolit