Strawberries

California Berry Cultivars, LLC (CBC) has announced the commercial release of two new strawberry varieties: Castaic and Alhambra. These varieties, along with CBC's existing Adelanto, Belvedere, and Alturas varieties, form a comprehensive portfolio that addresses important production challenges. read more

From field management to defense against some insects, primarily Drosophila Suzukii and the strawberry antonomo. These are the topics at the center of the 11th technical day for small fruit growers that took place yesterday in Pergine Valsugana, at the peripheral headquarters of the Fondazione Mach. read more

The new campaign for fresh peas is underway, with increasing volumes of asparagus and especially broad beans. There is a growing demand for strawberries, with the entry of Inspire di Matera. Full production and abundant quantities for cabbage, a good moment for the. read more

The strawberry contact group, composed of France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, met on March 5 and 6 in Policoro, Italy, and highlighted that one of the main challenges EU farms are encountering is the diminishing availability of effective active substances and appropriate phytosanitary tools for combating. read more

Świat truskawek i owoców jagodowych witają fascynującą i obiecującą nowość - białe truskawki, owoc o charakterystycznym wyglądzie ze względu na swoją mlecznobiałą barwę i smaku, którego cechują tropikalne nuty ananasa i egzotycznych owoców. Loris Gentile, założyciel Gentile Group z Basilicaty.

The world of strawberries and berries welcomes a fascinating and promising novelty - white strawberries, a fruit with a distinctive appearance due to its milky white color and a taste characterized by tropical notes of pineapple and exotic fruits. Loris Gentile, founder of Gentile Group in Basilicata. read more

At this point, inspections should focus not so much on the aboveground parts, but rather on digging a little deeper, i.e. underground. Each plot should be carefully examined for the condition of the root system and further up the stem, referred to as the canopy. read more

The rainfall that was recorded in Andalusia last week has caused several incidents in this autonomous region of Spain. There was a waterspout in Cadiz and even a tornado in the Seville municipality of La Algaba. However, overall, these rains have been very beneficial for the agricultural sector. read more

This cold snap is expected to be temporary, but it can be very dangerous. Therefore, we need to prepare for these March temperature drops, which can be harmful to many crops after a heatwave. What should we do then? read more

Among the products of La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly service of BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, convenience and sustainability are confirmed. read more

This week retailers focused on all things related to spring. Popular Lenten favorites such as cactus pads, mushrooms, and chayote were in demand, and lemons and limes were advertised alongside fish and seafood. Artichokes, leeks, strawberries, Swiss chard, asparagus, and green beans were also featured. read more

Strawberries are available year-round in Ukraine thanks to imports from warmer countries. However, prices tend to remain high in early spring. In early March, the majority of strawberries on the market are from Greece, with larger shipments expected in April. Prices in supermarkets range from €2.85 to €9.55 per unit. read more

The contact group of France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, met on March 5 and 6 in Policoro, Italy, to analyze the current strawberry campaign and actions to improve the availability of phytosanitary products, highlighted that one of the major difficulties being faced is in the. read more

The strawberry campaign in Belgium has officially started, with the cooperative BelOrta receiving the first strawberries of the season from Colembie and Colemberry, courtesy of father and son producers Lieven and Robin Colembie. read more

As reported by Tomasz Domański, the February temperature drops to -20°C recorded in central Poland may have caused damage to plants. However, this is not a rule and significant differences may occur in plantations of different varieties and with different farming techniques in use. read more

Spring is just around the corner, but the atmosphere on the fruit and vegetable markets is far from lively, especially when it comes to the vegetable sector. To assess the situation, we visited the Agri-Food Center in Genoa, where President Gianni Vassallo explained to us. read more

Mimo trudności związanych z pogodą w 2025 roku, podaż truskawek wygląda bardzo podobnie do tego samego okresu w zeszłym roku. "Wiosenny plon z Santa Marii przekroczył tygodniowe szacunki już od samego początku zbiorów na początku stycznia. Wynika to z korzystnych warunków wzrostu po zasadzeniu," mówi Tim... read more