Fruits have traditionally been seen as a crucial part of a healthy diet. However, contemporary scientific research reveals that their advantages go beyond just supplying vitamins. Fruits have a blend of biologically active compounds - antioxidants, polyphenols, dietary fiber. read more

UK supermarkets, such as Tesco, Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons, are experiencing shortages of certain fruits and vegetables due to extended periods of rain and flooding in southern Spain and northern Morocco. The impacted products include strawberries, raspberries, avocados, and peppers. read more

During one of the panel discussions accompanying the International Strawberry Conference held last year in Antwerp, one sentence resonated strongly: the fruit and vegetable industry needs not only money, but above all wisdom. read more

The weighted fresh produce market shows no signs of recovery in week 7 of 2026: in the large-scale retail trade, volumes are declining again after a slight increase in week 6, while the average price mix continues to rise. Among the channels, discount and hypermarkets are facing the greatest difficulties. read more

Fresón de Palos is once again bringing magic to the shelves with the launch of new Disney designs for its strawberries in the 2026 season. With this new collaboration, iconic characters from the Disney universe, such as Stitch, Simba (The Lion King), Peter Pan, and other classics, will be. read more

A new study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition suggests that women who consumed a diet rich in flavonoid-containing foods such as blueberries, strawberries, apples, and citrus fruits scored higher in feelings of happiness and optimism over time. The research was conducted by scientists from Queen's University Belfast. read more

Spain's biggest strawberry supplier, Fresón de Palos, has introduced its new Disney-themed packaging for the 2026 season. Characters like Stitch, Simba, Peter Pan, and other classic Disney characters will be featured on the packaging throughout the season as part of the cooperative's latest collaboration with the Huelva-based cooperative. read more

JCLM Farming's strawberry propagator, Jack Beattie, stated that the decision to collaborate with the UC Davis breeding program was based on a key question: what provides tangible benefits for growers? "When considering strawberry production on a worldwide scale, UC Davis varieties are a significant player." read more

Strawberry production in Uzbekistan is undergoing changes as farmers adopt new management techniques and utilize protected cultivation systems. Rustam Ismatullayev, whose family has been involved in farming since the 1960s, started his own independent farming operation in the early 2000s and grew his land to 10 hectares by 2013. read more

With significantly lower volumes in many cases, the average prices at the auctions of the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives in week 8 are often much higher than a year earlier. An exception is tomatoes, where volumes are indeed higher than a year earlier, yet with a higher average price. read more

issued on 27 January through the EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF). Oxamyl was detected in an imported batch of frozen strawberries from Egypt, prompting a new alert in Poland. Oxamyl is a pesticide banned in the European Union. read more

Strawberry growers Jessica and Mario Hellemons are like center forwards in a team with a common goal - to decrease the use of fossil fuels and uphold quality, supply consistency, and profitability. read more

Strawberry growers Jessica and Mario Hellemons are key players in a team with a common goal - to minimize the use of fossil-based inputs while upholding quality, ensuring a dependable supply, and maximizing profitability. read more

Shoppers in the United Kingdom who regularly buy strawberries may experience limited availability this week due to supply disruptions caused by unfavorable weather conditions in important growing areas. Persistent wet weather in the UK and Europe has impacted various fruit and vegetable crops. read more