October 8, 2025
The wild blueberry harvest in Quebec turned out to be better than expected this spring, although it remains below the historical average
Weather conditions were generally difficult, with high temperatures and drought caused by a lack of rainfall in July and August. The lack of water throughout the summer season affected the size of the wild blueberries, which are smaller this year. Despite this, the fruit is firm and the quality at maturity is considered excellent, even exceptional.
Maritimes
The season was particularly difficult in the Maritimes. First, forest fires in New Brunswick delayed the start of the harvest by about a week. Finally, high temperatures and drought during the summer season hampered fruit development, resulting in a harvest that was well below expectations.
Maine
The state of Maine experienced conditions similar to those in the Maritimes: intense heat and too few rainy days. These factors contributed to a decline in harvest volumes and also had an impact on fruit quality.
Billberries
In Europe, the billberry harvest was very difficult. Unfavorable weather conditions, combined with a shortage of pickers, severely limited available volumes.
Market dynamics
The combination of a difficult harvest in several regions and increased demand, particularly due to the billberry situation, is leading to a significant increase in the price of wild blueberries. Inventories are under very strong pressure, which is why it is important to secure your volumes now with your Fruit d'Or representative.
It’s the simple everyday things that make our berries so tender, tasty, healthy and give them the perfect texture. Each parcel of land we farm with care and respect. Each extra day we wait to ensure crops are harvested at peak ripeness. Each minute saved between field and freezer. Each berry perfectly preserved. Each unwanted substance detected and eliminated. And each delicious bite our customers enjoy.
