Strawberries

Egipt znacząco zwiększył eksport mrożonych truskawek do Brazylii, z dostawami wzrastającymi 30-krotnie w ciągu ostatnich pięciu lat, według EastFruit. Do końca 2024 roku Egipt wysłał do Brazylii ponad 30 000 ton mrożonych truskawek, o wartości 27 milionów dolarów, ustanawiając nowy rekord wszechczasów. read more

At EARL Les Chambres, located in the Drôme department, the tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, and other produce previously grown in a 3,000m² greenhouse have been replaced by clementines, pomelos, oranges, and avocados. Anthony Oboussier, the head of the French company, discusses the reasons for this transition. read more

The harvesting of Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) strawberry cultivars has begun a few weeks ago in the main areas of the Mediterranean Basin. The use of NSG varieties has increased by 15% for the 2024/25 campaign compared to the previous one. read more

The strawberry harvest in Egypt started in mid-November, and the first deliveries reached Europe in the 47th week of last year. The initial high price, almost double compared to the previous season due to lack of competition in the market, has already started to decrease. read more

Obecnie prawie 40 procent populacji dorosłych należy do pokolenia Z lub Millenialsów, znanych także jako Pokolenie Wygody. Do 2030 roku, ta grupa będzie stanowić ponad połowę populacji dorosłych. Przemysł truskawkowy skoncentrował się w szczególności na tej grupie konsumentów. Dlaczego? read more

The growth was achieved despite challenging market conditions such as rising production costs and a fluctuating growing season, it is stated. The volume of strawberries traded was reportedly 32,000 tons, which is 11% higher than in 2023. read more

The strawberry season in Huelva started in November with the first harvests, and there has been a strong demand, which is great news for the growers who have made significant investments in the crop this season, such as the Cuna de Platero cooperative. "This year we expect our strawberry volumes to be higher than in previous years," said a representative of the cooperative. read more

The strawberry season has been over for some time at the Demedts-Demey nursery. "We picked the last Elsanta strawberries around December 20. Afterward, we harvested a few small strawberries, but that was it. Now, we're waiting until mid-March, when we can start harvesting our own strawberries. read more

More than a third of Dutch gerbera growers are currently using a new biological control agent, the predatory bug Dicyphus Errans. Wouter Mooij from Mooij Gewasbescherming spoke about the successful implementation of this innovation in gerbera cultivation at the Strawberry Day event. He also provided more details on how this method is being applied in strawberry cultivation. read more

During the 41st Strawberry Day in December 2024, Tobias Linnemannstöns, Head of Supply Chain at Frutania, discussed the 'Production Possibilities for Continuing to Produce Berries in Morocco and Southern Europe despite Heat, Drought, and Water Shortages'. He primarily emphasized the two growing regions. read more

The internationally focused event, the International Soft Fruit Conference, took place in Den Bosch on Thursday, following Strawberry Day, which was already covered on this channel. At the exhibition, we met visitors from Korea, Canada, the United States, Germany, Finland, and Eastern Europe. read more

Driscoll's Sweetest Batch strawberries are back on Australian shelves as the 2025 season starts in the new year. read more

Sezon truskawek w hiszpańskiej prowincji Huelva rozpoczął się w grudniu z ograniczonymi ilościami, ale teraz podaż zwiększa się, co pozwala na rozpoczęcie eksportu na rynki europejskie. Ceny są nieco wyższe niż w zeszłym sezonie, a także wzrosły koszty, mimo że dostawy wody i siła robocza. read more

This week, representatives from Freshuelva's labor department, the Huelva's Strawberry Producers and Exporters Association, traveled to Colombia and Honduras to conduct a new selection process for 380 workers who will participate in the berry harvesting campaign in the province. This initiative was developed under the... read more

W Plant City, producenci wysokiej technologii w szklarniach podejmują nocne wysiłki, aby zabezpieczyć swoje uprawy truskawek przed zagrożeniem spadkiem temperatury poniżej zera. Na farmie Parkesdale, zajmującej 300 akrów przeznaczonych na truskawki, obecnie skupia się uwaga na ochronie zbiorów przeznaczonych na Walentynki. read more

Researchers from the Junta de Andalucía have recently developed an innovative DNA molecular marker that allows the selection of strawberry varieties with a 50% higher pulp compactness, as reported by the valenciafruits.com website. This study was conducted by the Institute. read more