Strawberries

Nova Siri Genetics (NSG), a leading company in research and development of new strawberry varieties, has successfully introduced Rossetta®, a premium strawberry variety that is quickly gaining popularity in the domestic market due to its high quality and wide commercial availability, starting from late. read more

On March 12, Planasa held its first Meet & Greet Field Day at its R&D center in Cartaya, in the Spanish province of Huelva. Visitors from all continents attended to learn about the breeder's commercial strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry varieties, as well as the advanced techniques used. read more

The "Day of the German Blueberry" aims to draw attention to German blueberry production and leverage the growing interest in this "superfruit." Under the motto "Snack yourself happy!" numerous activities are organized around July 7th. read more

In the last ten years, the consumer price of strawberries has surged by 70%, but consumption, at least in the Hypermarket and Supermarket channel, has not been affected, remaining stable. On the contrary, in the last five years, there has been a sharp decrease in volumes in the traditional retail sector. read more

The season for tunnel farming has already started in Poland. However, it's worth getting to know the farm of Cornelius Gerbert located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region near Münster in Germany. He has been growing strawberries there for 35 years. Initially, it was only plantations. read more

Berries production in Greece has been growing steadily over the past five years, with an increasing number of farmers choosing to cultivate these crops. "Up until 12-13 years ago, Greece primarily focused on growing strawberries as the main type of berry. However, a few growers began to explore other varieties of berries during that time. read more

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