Strawberries

Florida is the primary supplier of strawberries in the United States in the extra-early segment, much like Huelva is in Europe. Both regions have coastlines along the same ocean, which offers an ideal climate for cultivating strawberries during a specific period on both continents. read more

The Irish strawberry season began on a high note last week with the first berries from Sunglow Nurseries now available at Aldi Ireland. Sunglow's berries are overseen and distributed by Donnelly Fresh Produce. The first harvest of the year took place on the 18th of March, 10 days ago. read more

On Wednesday, 26 March, Coöperatie Hoogstraten traditionally kicked off the new strawberry season with the sale of the first crate of Hoogstraten strawberries. This year, however, the cooperative took a slightly larger approach, which was evident in the turnout. For the occasion, Studio read more

Sezon świeżych truskawek w Egipcie zakończył się na początku marca, ustępując miejsca kampanii mrożonych truskawek. Według Khalida Albany, dyrektora generalnego Legacy Farm for Strawberry Production and Export, kampania charakteryzowała się dużym popytem, ale ceny nie były wystarczające, aby zrównoważyć rosnące. read more

Over the past few days, we have been with the Jagodnik camera team in the Netherlands, where we were invited by De Kemp company to visit several farms producing berries: strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and currants. In the Dutch greenhouse farms, strawberries were harvested... read more

This year's presentations of new strawberry varieties from UC Davis emphasized the growing importance of Egypt and Jordan in strawberry production, as reported by Rupert Hargreaves, co-owner of the UK intellectual property specialist Global Plant Genetics. read more

Tegoroczne prezentacje nowych odmian z UC Davis podkreśliły rosnące znaczenie Egiptu i Jordanii w produkcji truskawek - powiedział Rupert Hargreaves, współwłaściciel brytyjskiej firmy specjalizującej się w własności intelektualnej Global Plant Genetics. read more

While growing strawberries or raspberries under cover provides many benefits, it also poses some challenges for producers. Among them is the need to reduce production costs (mainly labor costs). Another key factor is the requirement to obtain fruits without any residues or. read more

Seen on Creapills: A greenhouse café where you can pick your own strawberries simply by lifting your arm. read more

Produce movement and pricing trends remain mixed across key categories as spring approaches. While avocado and blueberry volumes from Mexico are stable, strawberries from Central Florida are starting to decrease seasonally. On the other hand, cucumbers and green bell peppers from Mexico are experiencing price... read more

Mandarins and similar citrus fruits have seen a price increase of 43.3% to 3.05 euros per kilogram. On the other hand, apples have only slightly increased in price by 4.6% to 2.25 euros per kilogram. read more

Obecnie nie ma niedoboru truskawek między kilkoma regionami uprawy, w tym Florydą, środkowym Meksykiem i Kalifornią. Steve Johnston z G.W. Palmer & Co. Inc. mówi: "Średnio zbierają około 7 milionów kartonów tygodniowo, co jest całkiem dobrą liczbą na marzec." read more

Although at this time of year the strawberry harvest in Southern Europe is usually at its peak, this year growers from this region are not satisfied. Quantities of strawberries from Greece or Italy on the market are low, and yields are also below the long-term average. read more

In Warsaw markets, such as Hala Mirowska, strawberry prices (as of March 26, 2025) range from 8 to 16 PLN per kilogram. These fruits are imported mainly from Spain and Greece, where the peak season is ongoing. There are also blueberries available at attractive prices ranging from 18 PLN/kg to 24-26 PLN/kg. read more

In the past few days, Spanish farmers from the Huelva region have suffered huge losses. Storm Laurence, which passed through the region, brought not only heavy rains but also tornadoes that destroyed approximately 300-400 hectares of greenhouses and tunnels. What's worse

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Spring has begun in the "Borsa della Spesa," the weekly service offered by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, making it easy to shop while saving money and choosing sustainability. read more

In a few days we will have April, it is already calendar and astronomical spring, but March is still ongoing, as they say "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb". Some time ago you could already see on the Internet photos of strawberries starting to bloom with individual flowers. read more