Strawberries

Fresón de Palos is once again bringing magic to the shelves with the launch of new Disney designs for its strawberries in the 2026 season. With this new collaboration, iconic characters from the Disney universe, such as Stitch, Simba (The Lion King), Peter Pan, and other classics, will be. read more

A new study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition suggests that women who consumed a diet rich in flavonoid-containing foods such as blueberries, strawberries, apples, and citrus fruits scored higher in feelings of happiness and optimism over time. The research was conducted by scientists from Queen's University Belfast. read more

Spain's biggest strawberry supplier, Fresón de Palos, has introduced its new Disney-themed packaging for the 2026 season. Characters like Stitch, Simba, Peter Pan, and other classic Disney characters will be featured on the packaging throughout the season as part of the cooperative's latest collaboration with the Huelva-based cooperative. read more

JCLM Farming's strawberry propagator, Jack Beattie, stated that the decision to collaborate with the UC Davis breeding program was based on a key question: what provides tangible benefits for growers? "When considering strawberry production on a worldwide scale, UC Davis varieties are a significant player." read more

Strawberry production in Uzbekistan is undergoing changes as farmers adopt new management techniques and utilize protected cultivation systems. Rustam Ismatullayev, whose family has been involved in farming since the 1960s, started his own independent farming operation in the early 2000s and grew his land to 10 hectares by 2013. read more

With significantly lower volumes in many cases, the average prices at the auctions of the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives in week 8 are often much higher than a year earlier. An exception is tomatoes, where volumes are indeed higher than a year earlier, yet with a higher average price. read more

issued on 27 January through the EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF). Oxamyl was detected in an imported batch of frozen strawberries from Egypt, prompting a new alert in Poland. Oxamyl is a pesticide banned in the European Union. read more

Strawberry growers Jessica and Mario Hellemons are like center forwards in a team with a common goal - to decrease the use of fossil fuels and uphold quality, supply consistency, and profitability. read more

Strawberry growers Jessica and Mario Hellemons are key players in a team with a common goal - to minimize the use of fossil-based inputs while upholding quality, ensuring a dependable supply, and maximizing profitability. read more

Shoppers in the United Kingdom who regularly buy strawberries may experience limited availability this week due to supply disruptions caused by unfavorable weather conditions in important growing areas. Persistent wet weather in the UK and Europe has impacted various fruit and vegetable crops. read more

Storm Nils has caused significant damage to agricultural crops, particularly strawberries in Lot-et-Garonne, the most affected department. One week after the storm, Hugo Chevalon, technical manager at Strawberries and Raspberries of France, provided an initial assessment. Dozens of hectares of greenhouses have been affected. read more

The extreme weather in southern Europe has significantly impacted the current soft fruit market in recent weeks. "Since January, flooding and storms have led to delays and quality issues. Currently, there are very few high-quality strawberries available from Morocco and Spain. Some growers have reported losing up to half of their production." read more

There is a high demand, but production is below expectations. Nowadays, it seems more difficult to produce than to sell, and strawberries are confirming this in the early part of the season. "The weather in January and early February caused a loss of product between 30 and 40%. read more

As India's demand for berries continues to increase, blueberries are still presenting challenges for growers, according to Sankalp Bavlekar of SB Agritech. The company imports mother plants of strawberries, blueberries, and mulberries directly from Italy, Spain, and Egypt, and nurtures them at nurseries in Maharashtra's berry hub of Mahabaleshwar. read more

Global Plant Genetics (GPG) has announced the licensing of two new nurseries in Argentina, Kleppe SA and Vivero Altus. read more