Expert Opinions

Consumers keen on Polish blueberries

Dominika Kozarzewska of Polskie Jagody gives Fruitnet the lowdown on the Polish blueberry business as 2023 draws to a close.   Growing the customer base both domestically and overseas has been the name of the game for Poland’s blueberry industry in 2023. This dual focus, while also increasing automation and planting new, high-quality varieties, has meant a busy 12 months. https://www.fruitnet.com/eurofruit/consumers-keen-on-polish-blueberries/257060.article

Insights and experiences from the IBO Summit

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Peter McPherson, general manager, Berry Category International, for Costa Group. For the first time in four years, the International Blueberry Organization was recently able to bring blueberry industry stakeholders from around the world together for …

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IBO Summit: Making blueberries the world’s favorite superfruit

The International Blueberry Organization Summit in Lublin was a great success. We had the pleasure of co-organizing the event and also hosting one of the farm tours in Olchowiec. Dominika Kozarzewska and Agata Małkiewicz participated in discussuion panels and presenations, while Tomasz Czerniak hosted the second day of the event. https://www.freshfruitportal.com/news/2023/07/21/ibo-summit-making-blueberries-the-worlds-favorite-superfruit/

11th International Blueberry Conference

The 11th International Blueberry Conference gathered over 500 participants from numerous European countries. Dominika Kozarzewska moderated the discussion panel entitled „Who will pick blueberries in Europe?”     https://www.freshfruitportal.com/news/2023/03/16/international-blueberry-conference-changes-required-in-the-industry/?fbclid=IwAR2cvgiHcmB5Z_rsjHFxEXW9lTYHH2DAlylodPeudaIkLNnhoyBYC6ft_e4  

Poland to host 2023 IBO Summit

The choice reflects IBO’s support for Poland’s booming berry sector and solidarity with Ukrainian blueberry growers.   The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) has announced that the forthcoming IBO Summit will take place in Lublin, Poland from 3-5 July, 2023. Blueberries have been commercially grown in Poland for over 45 years. At present, the country’s planted area is close …

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Fruit Logistica Trend Report

FRUIT LOGISTICA’s annual Trend Report considers what the future may hold for the world’s fresh produce companies. Dominika Kozarzewska contributed to this year’s edition of the publication. The report may be obtained here: https://www.fruitlogistica.com/en/about/trend-report/