Strawberries

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

Despite unfavorable weather conditions and delays in vegetation, strawberry harvest has begun in Huelva, Spain. Although growers had to face many challenges, market forecasts for the 2025/2026 season are promising.

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Strawberry producers in the Algarve have started the winter harvest, with the first batches being sent to a Dutch supermarket chain and later to Christmas markets across Northern Europe. According to producer Luís Rocha, "it's starting to get cold there, it's starting to snow, and so they have to." read more

The egipska sezon truskawkowy jest w pełni na LuBa Fresh. "Zaczęliśmy dwa tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle. Zazwyczaj sezon otwiera się z wysokimi cenami, ale w tym roku nie było tak. Poziom cen zaczął się od niskiego, chociaż od tamtej pory ceny wzrosły. W zeszłym tygodniu były nawet bardzo wysokie, ale

The Egyptian strawberry season is in full swing at LuBa Fresh. "We started two weeks earlier than usual. Normally, the season opens with high prices, but that was not the case this year. The price level began low, although prices have since risen. Last week they were even very high, but read more

The damages caused by the bad weather to agricultural productions in Basilicata are very serious, starting from the strawberries with submerged crops and destroyed greenhouses. read more

Fulfilling the necessary formalities when hiring foreigners for harvesting may not protect from penalties - as Mr. Tomasz, a strawberry producer from the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, found out. A lot depends on the interpretation of the regulations, which leave a lot of room

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Pierwsze truskawki sezonu 2025/2026 pojawiają się w Lepe, Huelva, po pokonaniu wyzwań związanych z pogodą. „Sezon rozpoczął się z dużymi wymaganiami technicznymi ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe, głównie wysokie temperatury podczas siewu i sztorm Claudia” - powiedział David Vélez, kierownik techniczny Plus.

The first strawberries of the 2025/2026 season are appearing in Lepe, Huelva, after overcoming weather challenges. "The season began with high technical demands due to adverse weather, mainly high temperatures during sowing and storm Claudia," stated David Vélez, technical manager of Plus. read more

The movement of avocados, blueberries, cucumbers, bell peppers, strawberries, and tomatoes continues to shift across US ports of entry, with trading activity and pricing varying by region and product. Below is a condensed overview of current trends. Avocado movement from Mexico through Texas crossings is read more

Isabelle van Doorn, the new head of strawberries at Moleda, recently attended the ExpoSE trade fair in Karlsruhe, Germany, where she interacted with numerous users of the company's Plantsauna system. With the team having recently relocated to a larger headquarters, the company now has greater capacity to meet the increased demand. read more

The Egyptian strawberry season started early this year with a considerable increase in acreage and supply. However, quality issues have reduced the proportion of exportable strawberries. Several exporters noted that prices at the beginning of the season were lower compared to the previous season. read more

The 16th edition of the Fruit and Vegetable Fair TSW 2026 will take place in Targi Kielce halls in January (23-24.01). On the second day of the fair, we invite you to participate in the Strawberry Conference, among other events. It will be a great opportunity to learn about important topics.

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The now strawberry season has officially started in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, immediately boosting sales for local companies. Although the beginning of the harvest was slightly delayed compared to last year due to colder and rainier weather conditions, Maria Ferrara, sales manager of read more