Strawberries

We are approaching the last moment for Christmas shopping. There are queues in the stores, but instead of sweets, maybe it's worth considering a healthier snack in the form of berries? There is no shortage of them on the store shelves, and in some places, we can buy them at interesting promotions. read more

Spanish strawberry breeder El Pinar has acquired Greek producer Kyriazis Strawberries as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. This acquisition strengthens the group's presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and allows for the development of Greek production for Northern and Eastern Europe. read more

Oppy is launching its new Florida strawberry program, marking the company's first offering under the Dole® label since it integrated with Dole Diversified North America (DDNA) in October. Production is already underway, and significant volumes are expected to be available from late January to early February. read more

Brytyjskie truskawki są teraz dostępne w sezonie zimowym dzięki dodaniu szklarniowo uprawianych owoców z Dyson Farming do oferty Nationwide Produce dla hurtowników, restauratorów i klientów usług gastronomicznych. Truskawki są produkowane w 26-akrowym obiekcie szklarniowym. read more

Zbiór truskawek właśnie rozpoczął się w południowych Włoszech, a wstępne opinie rynkowe są pozytywne. Jest to szczególnie godne uwagi, biorąc pod uwagę dane z poprzedniego sezonu oraz obszar pod uprawę. "Po udanej kampanii, spoglądamy w przyszłość 2026 roku z wielkimi oczekiwaniami. read more

At Asia Fruit Logistica in September, Detpak showcased the first product from its latest Berry Fresh packaging collection, a strawberry punnet that aims to establish new benchmarks in berry packaging. Developed in partnership with industry collaborators from Australasia, Asia, and the Americas, this punnet prioritizes... read more

Oppy has announced the launch of its new Florida strawberry program, marking the company's first offering under the Dole label since its integration with Dole Diversified North America (DDNA) in October. read more

The 2026 berry campaign in Huelva shows positive anticipations, as reported by PortalFruticola. According to the Strawberry Producers and Exporters Association of Huelva, Freshuelva, the total cultivated area is expected to increase by 1% compared to the previous year, reaching ... read more

China is currently in the strawberry season. Ms. Yu Zhenzhen from Xiangyiyuan Agriculture in Yantai, Shandong Province, stated that weather conditions in the production area this year have significantly affected the growing cycle. "At the beginning, heavy rainfall saturated the seedlings. read more

The first strawberry harvest in the Ilia region in western Greece is progressing exceptionally well, thanks to the expansion of early plantings and good weather. Agricultural protests, which have spread throughout the country, are not blocking exports or causing delays.

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Planasa has been awarded the SIVAL Innovation Gold Award in the Varietal Innovation category for its strawberry variety Demoiselle. The variety was chosen as the winner from seven finalists in this year's competition, which highlights advancements in varietal breeding. Demoiselle is a strawberry variety. read more

The operator of a Sunshine Coast strawberry farming business in Australia has been ordered by the Supreme Court to pay over $730,000 to a labour hire company following the liquidation of the farm. In a decision announced on December 12, Judge John Muir ruled in favor of Star Recruitment. read more

UK: Aldi has announced changes to its popular Too Good to Go service for this Christmas. From Friday, December 19th to Wednesday, December 24th, customers will have the option to reserve a TGTG 'Surprise Bag' up to five days in advance, as opposed to the usual 24-hour window.
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The Warmia-Masuria Chamber of Agriculture is intervening in the case of a strawberry grower, whose story we recently described on the jagodnik.pl portal. The Chamber's President, Romuald Tański, has submitted a request to Minister of Agriculture Stefan Krajewski to initiate efforts to address the issue.

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In 2025, the structural recovery of national consumption of fruit and vegetables that began at the end of 2024 continues. This confirmation comes from the Report on domestic consumption of fruit and vegetables by Cso Italy, updated at the end of the third quarter. Bananas, kiwis, pears, strawberries, watermelons, and melons are performing well, with a decrease in. read more

The blueberry boom is now evident to everyone: worldwide numbers confirm the surpassing of this species over strawberries, which have always been considered the quintessential forest fruit. On the commercial front, blueberries have indeed surpassed strawberries both in volumes and... read more

The Korean strawberry industry is poised to enter a new era as it nears an annual export value of 100 billion won (67 million USD). Last year, exports reached 99.3 billion won (68 million USD), and continued growth is anticipated in the upcoming years. read more

Przemysł truskawkowy w Korei jest na progu nowej ery, gdy zbliża się do rocznej wartości eksportu wynoszącej 100 miliardów wonów (67 milionów dolarów). W ubiegłym roku eksport wyniósł 99,3 miliarda wonów, a oczekuje się dalszego wzrostu w nadchodzących latach. read more

The first Greek strawberry harvest in the Ilia region is currently progressing exceptionally well. Despite the tractor blockades that have spread across Greece and potential delays at customs on the country's northern borders, exports are not being hindered. Shipments are continuing as usual. read more

Egypt's Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, has reported an increase in strawberry export volumes for the 2025 season. Deliveries to Russia have surged by 150 per cent compared to the previous year, as per information provided by MENA. The total production and export volumes of strawberries from Egypt have... read more