Strawberries

The high temperatures and sunny weather have significantly accelerated the growth of soft fruit in the UK. Chris Rose from Asplin's Growers mentioned, "We began harvesting strawberries in small quantities in April, followed by larger volumes in May. The fruit is of great quality, and we have had no issues in selling it." read more

The small fruit campaign in South Tyrol is proceeding at full speed, although with some weather-related constraints. Markus Tscholl, coordinator of Asta Frutta Alto Adige, provides an update: "The drop in temperatures in recent weeks has significantly slowed down the...". read more

Po wywołaniu poruszenia w ciągu ostatnich kilku tygodni z powodu swojego limitowanego kanapki z truskawkami i kremem, Marks & Spencer ogłasza teraz plany połączenia technologii sztucznej inteligencji i trzmieli, aby dostarczyć większe, smaczniejsze truskawki. read more

As the UK experiences its third heatwave in four weeks, the country's largest food retailer Tesco anticipates selling nearly 4 million punnets of strawberries, 850,000 melons, 200,000 pineapples, and over 2.2 million packs of grapes in the next five days. read more

The industry association Freshuelva has provided an overview of its 2024/25 strawberry campaign, revealing a total production of 210,345 tonnes, which represents a 5% decrease compared to the previous season. read more

The warm weather and increased hours of sunshine have significantly advanced the growth of soft fruits in the UK. Chris Rose from Asplin's Growers mentioned, "We began harvesting strawberries in small quantities in April, but saw a significant increase in volumes in May with excellent fruit quality. We have had no trouble selling the fruit." read more

The cold and rainy summer in Estonia has affected strawberry growers, leading to a delayed picking season. Normally ripe by June, this year's crop only reached optimal picking conditions in mid-July. Local sellers report that the market in Estonia is still well supplied, with prices at around €6.90 per kilo, ... read more

Egypt is increasing its presence in the international fresh strawberry market, with exports to Germany reaching their highest level in the past five marketing years. Data from the German Statistical Office and Global Trade Tracker, reported by EastFruit, shows that there was a shipment of 3.69 thousand metric tons between July 2024 and read more

Residues from plant protection products that are banned in the EU exceeded limits in strawberries of Polish origin. A total of 4,800 kilos of these strawberries reached Estonia, although a risk assessment indicated a very low threat to human health. Triinu Allika, head of the food department at the Agriculture and Food Board, stated this information. read more

Produkcja truskawek znacząco się rozwinęła w ostatnich latach, szczególnie w segmencie czwartej klasy (gotowe do jedzenia). Kiedyś ograniczone do zbiorów wiosennych, teraz truskawki są uprawiane przez nawet 10 miesięcy w roku, zwiększając zapotrzebowanie na wydajny i wyspecjalizowany sprzęt do przetwarzania. read more

The State Plant Protection and Seed Inspection Service (PIORiN) presented the results of the official control of pesticide residues in agricultural crops. The data from 2024 are particularly important for the berry fruit producers industry - studies have shown that

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As part of a master's thesis, a student is investigating how different packaging systems affect the shelf life and quality of fresh asparagus. The goal is to determine which types of packaging best protect asparagus from moisture loss, spoilage, and... read more

The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), an agency under the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, is participating in ECOSYSTEM, a new European project aimed at developing biodegradable plastic from strawberry waste. Additionally, the project will involve the creation of an antioxidant and antibacterial pad. read more

On June 3rd, the collection of one of the excellences of the Venosta territory started, the Val Venosta mountain cauliflower, a brand that includes a range of seasonal fruits beyond apples: strawberries, cherries, apricots, and red fruits. The estimated production for the 2025 season is around 3000. read more

Top chef Heston Blumenthal has announced that the strong start to Britain's strawberry season has inspired him to create a new dessert. read more

This year's strawberry season started off well, but it is currently facing challenges due to the hot weather. The high temperatures are making the strawberries more fragile and causing consumers to switch to other summer fruits. Despite these difficulties, sales are still good. read more