Strawberries

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

In the Strawberry Farm operated by Farmer Truskawki, located in Mieszkow near Krakow, strawberry cultivation has been carried out for over 20 years, with the last five years being done in foil tunnels. In recent years, the farm has become one of the first in Poland where harvests begin. read more

Oishii has introduced the Nikko Berry, its third variety of vertically-farmed strawberries and its most budget-friendly option so far. Priced at $7.99, the Nikko marks a major cost reduction for the company, which was previously known for selling $50 punnets, indicating an increased ability to expand its premium indoor farming operations. read more

Belgium: Renewed Spar Alken to reopen on 22 May
On Thursday, May 22, the Spar Colruyt Group store in Alken will reopen after a thorough renovation and expansion. As a store in the heart of the fruit-growing region, Spar Alken focuses on offering delicious local products, such as strawberries and... read more

The Co-op is asserting its lead in the competition to sell 100% British strawberries across the country this summer. read more

We have passed the period of frosts and cold weather. In the last few days, the agro-fleece has been removed from the strawberry plantations, both in the open ground and in tunnels. It is time to assess the effects of the frosts and perform the first regenerative and protective treatments. read more

In the tunnels, depending on the variety being grown, we already have full bloom or for slightly later varieties, it is just beginning. We have a few hot days ahead of us, which will accelerate everything even more. read more

With its 1,100 hectares dedicated to strawberry cultivation, Basilicata is one of the main hubs in Italy for berry production, and among the most cultivated varieties stands out the Sabrosa Candonga, which occupies about 60% of the area. Among the leading companies in this sector, there is... read more

With Easter approaching and spring sunshine in the sky, the strawberry season is kicking off again in Belgium and the Netherlands. "You can see people transitioning from Spanish strawberries to local ones by the end of March or early April. It's been a long winter, but especially..." read more

Due to a lot of sun in the north, there is no significant time difference between southern and northern Germany for the start of the strawberry harvest in the tunnels this year. In the cooler regions of Germany, the strawberry season begins about ten days later. read more

The strawberry season reaches one of the peak moments of the year: the Easter period, which has always been an important occasion for the consumption of this symbolic spring fruit. Coop Sole, one of the leading producers, offers a high-quality selection. read more

Anyone following all the developments at Royal Berry could almost forget that they also grow plenty of strawberries. The newly crowned Agricultural Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 recently announced plans to build a new greenhouse at a new location, is exploring additional growing sites, and has. read more

Last week on the EastFruit Trade Platform, there was a 10% decrease in the number of listings due to seasonal factors, but the geographic reach of participants expanded to include 13 countries. Supply from Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Egypt, and Iran decreased, while Poland and North Macedonia showed an increase. read more

Early spring is a crucial time for strawberry growers to make key decisions. After a period of cold weather, we experience a sudden rise in temperatures, reaching up to 25°C during the day. The soil temperature has already activated the root system. It's time for important treatments that will help the plants quickly

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The fourth edition of the Open Day of Nova Siri Genetics (Nsg) represented an important opportunity to share content, discover the work in the laboratories and experimental fields of the Nsg research center in Policoro (MT), as well as to create a useful relational network. read more

Sunny April has brought the first commercial quantities of this season's British-grown strawberries just in time for Easter. read more

It takes an average of seven years of work to obtain a new variety of strawberries, starting from thousands of crosses and with no guarantee of success. It is a long and complex process, made even more challenging by constantly changing variables, such as climate change and evolving needs. read more