Since mid-February of this year, the number of advertising campaigns for strawberries has been steadily increasing. In calendar week 16, a record was reached for this point in the season with a total of 44 campaigns. At this time, German strawberries were already mentioned as the 1st origin six times, three times. read more

A total of 1,702 German strawberry farms contributed to satisfying the strawberry demand of the German people with a harvest of more than 120,000 tons, providing around 52% of the total German consumption. read more

Beefsteak tomatoes increased significantly by 27.7% and cost on average 2.53 euros/kg. Table grapes of lighter varieties and oranges also became more expensive for consumers, with price increases of 10.4% and 10.3% respectively compared to the previous year. Iceberg lettuce saw an 11.1% price increase. read more

The raspberry beetle, in recent years, has proven to be a very difficult pest to eliminate in strawberry crops. Adult females of the weevil family lay eggs in flower buds, and then cut the stalk. Very often, there is a high intensity of infestation. read more

Organic stone fruit and organic blueberry production is currently taking place in California. According to Parker, the stone fruit crop is lighter than usual in some varieties, but closer to normal in others. Early apricot varieties are experiencing a particularly significant decrease of 40-50%, while June varieties appear to be at average levels. read more

Claude Janin recently took over the Terre et Serre Genevoises family business with his brother. The farm produces a variety of crops including tomatoes, cucumbers, snack cucumbers, eggplants, Palermo peppers, lettuce, parsley, cereals, and Mara des Bois strawberries, which are now in season. read more

During the current reporting week, the average price of apples from the Cox's orange group decreased to £1.36 per kilogram, down from the previous week's average of £1.45. This represents a weekly price drop of £0.09, or about 6%, based on the most recent data. Strawberries also... read more

"We've had an eventful first quarter for blueberries in 2025," says Robbert Leisink of FruitFul Berries from Venlo. "From week 1 to 8, we saw excellent volumes of consistently high quality from Chile. But just as quickly as Chile entered the market, it tapered off again." "The volumes available read more

To mark the official start of the fresh vegetable season, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is once again presenting its complete spring range: in addition to strawberries, lettuce, leafy salads, kohlrabi, asparagus, rhubarb, etc., spring onions and radishes have been harvested since March. read more

Over the past few nights, frost has occurred in almost the entire Poland. Depending on the region and terrain, temperatures dropped from -2˚C to even -7˚C. The extent of damage to blueberry flowers from frost depends on the development stage of the flowers and on that, read more

The strawberry harvesting season is in full swing across the Veneto region, thanks to the mild climate and good weather. In the Basso Veronese area, laborers have been working for a couple of weeks already, while in other areas like Alto Polesine, they are just getting started. The plants are full of fruit, and the yield looks promising. read more

The state secretary in the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Consumer Protection explained: "The domestic strawberry season is just around the corner. The success story of the strawberry, one of the most popular fruits among consumers, began at the end of... read more

On May 16, 2023, a special event called Tunnel Inspirations will take place. We invite all raspberry and strawberry producers, as well as those who want to start their adventure with growing berry fruits in tunnels, to attend this training. During the meeting, read more

At EastFruit, our mission goes beyond just providing analytical insights and market data; we strive to make the world of fruits and vegetables engaging and accessible to everyone. While we frequently address important subjects such as market trends and export strategies, we also value the lighter, more entertaining aspects. read more

Mexico has become a major exporter of blueberries, mainly supplying the U.S. and Canadian markets. In 2022, Mexico's fresh blueberry exports amounted to 71,509 metric tons, showing a slight decrease of 2% compared to the previous year. Production in 2023 is projected to reach 74,800 MT, representing a 12% increase. read more

With the beginning of the blueberry blooming season, monitoring pests becomes crucial, especially the blueberry maggot. The article discusses practical monitoring methods and ways to effectively protect blueberries from this pest.

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Bezkolcowe, odporne na choroby i smaczniejsze jeżyny mogą być w zasięgu dzięki nowym badaniom genetycznym przeprowadzonym przez University of Florida. "Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, to badanie nie tylko posuwa nasze zrozumienie genetyki jeżyn do przodu, ale także stwarza podstawy do znaczących udoskonaleń w hodowli jeżyn... read more

The campaign for Sicilian netted melons is proceeding at a good pace, similar to the one for strawberries in Southern Italy: the less sought-after Campania and Sicilian varieties compared to the popular Sabrosa under the Candonga Lucana brand and Inspire Matera. There is a high demand for eggplants, while demand for read more