Strawberries

Between one holiday and another, we are now in the midst of spring and in the fruit and vegetable markets there is the usual change of season, with a growing interest in the typical products of this period. This is confirmed by Stefano Ciolli, Market Manager of Mercafir - the Center. read more

The campaign of Spanish medlars is starting, with increasing quantities of Sicilian Retati melons. Good quality and high quantities for strawberries, with a growing interest in Lucanian varieties; also, high quality for asparagus. The campaigns are coming to a conclusion. read more

The Gariguette, one of the early varieties launching the strawberry season, has reached its production peak for its first cycle. Vivien Bouthier, director of the Aiguillon site, and Guillaume Baraille, sales director at France Food, take stock of what has so far been a promising season in every. read more

Haygrove company and the publisher of the "Jagodnik" portal and magazine invite you to a training session where the latest models of polytunnels for growing berry plants (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, currants) and cherries will be presented for the first time in Poland. read more

Agra Claessens will start selling its first new potatoes today. While this time of year is mostly associated with asparagus and strawberries, in the Moerzeke region of East Flanders, people are also eagerly awaiting the arrival of the first Moese Patatten, a recognized Flemish regional specialty. read more

The Shopping Bag, the weekly service created by BMTI and Italmercati Business Network, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, recommends the most affordable seasonal products to buy and consume these days. read more

The variability of weather conditions, increasing pressure from pathogens, and limitations in the availability of effective plant protection products make modern strawberry cultivation require an integrated approach to protection and biostimulation. During the annual meeting of the Association... read more

Chińska rozległa uprawa truskawek, obejmująca 202 343 hektary, podkreśla jej zaawansowaną technologię rolniczą i globalny wpływ na produkcję owoców. Strategiczne podejście kraju obejmuje inwestycje publiczne i innowacje, co pozycjonuje go jako lidera światowego w uprawie truskawek. read more

We are in the midst of the strawberry cultivation campaign and providing an updated overview of the situation is Francesco Nicodemo, president of Op Frutthera Growers: "This year, the area in Basilicata has experienced a production decrease estimated at around 15-20%, due to the conditions." read more

Easter sometimes seems to surpass even Christmas in importance for many wholesalers. The return of local products to the market in large volumes means that the run-up to the holiday is always a time to pull out all the stops. "Still, it does depend on the weather. If it's bad, sales always dip a read more

Amid the ongoing war and climate change, Ukraine's fruit and berry sector is undergoing significant transformation, with new crops like alpine strawberries, actinidia (hardy kiwi), and hazelnuts emerging in regions previously considered unsuitable for such cultivation. Volodymyr Pechko, head of read more

The beginning of higher temperatures causes some problems for some in properly adjusting them to the strawberries growing at that time. Questions arise: when to open gates or side vents? It is important to remember that determining the optimal temperature level read more

Easter has always been a holiday that evokes tradition, conviviality, and, for the fruit and vegetable sector, a strategic moment between the end of winter campaigns and the beginning of summer references. The industry is experiencing a period of transition and great attention from the supply chain. read more

During Holy Week (Week 16), strawberries are the most advertised fruit in German supermarkets. They are promoted 44 times, surpassing apples, which are in second place with 41 promotions. German strawberries are already being advertised as the primary origin six times. read more

Maroko continues to confidently expand its presence in the Japanese market for frozen strawberries, reports EastFruit. In 2024, shipments reached 5,972 tons valued at $9.9 million, marking a 14% increase from 2023, when 4,445 tons were exported, and a 34% rise from the 2022 export volume of. read more

The Inspectors of the Inspectorate of Trade Quality of Agri-Food Products conduct inspections and supervision over fresh fruits and vegetables introduced into circulation in Poland. Yesterday (16.04), the provincial inspectorate in Warsaw reported on an inspection. read more