Strawberries

After a very busy summer, the Belgian strawberry market has come to a standstill since last week. "We had one of the best summers in ages, but now everything has completely stopped. Demand has dropped entirely. The export market is performing a bit better, I notice. That remains somewhat read more

A new research project in Australia aims to substitute chemical fungicides with ultraviolet light to combat powdery mildew, a disease that can destroy up to 30% of strawberry crops annually. read more

The global strawberry market is now a sector worth over $5.2 billion annually, characterized by high competitiveness and an increasing presence of new exporters. Among the leaders, Mexico continues to dominate with a 19% share in value. read more

Aldi Belgium has appointed Dirk Moyaert as CEO. Dirk Moyaert will take over as the new CEO of Aldi Belgium on 1 November, replacing Wim Voet who is retiring after a nearly forty-year career. Koen Piessens will take over as vice-CEO from Moyaert. Source: retaildetail.eu India's retail. read more

In week 41, there were mixed trends in the average prices of several fruits when comparing the current week to the previous week. Apples (Cox's orange group) experienced a price decrease, with the average price this week being £1.22 per kilogram, compared to £1.36 per kilogram in the previous week. read more

Stable production volumes are essential for expanding Korea's agricultural exports. Despite strong demand and well-established sales channels, the lack of domestic production hinders export capacity. Pears, along with strawberries, are highly valued as premium Korean fruits in international markets. Buyers read more

Nova Siri Genetics, a research and innovation company specialized in strawberry and small fruit varieties, also participated in Fruit Attraction this year. Nicola Tufaro, a breeder at Nsg, tells us about the new proposals and growth strategies. What new developments did Nova Siri Genetics present this year? read more

With the change in weather, Pacbelimex's popular product range is also transitioning from summer to winter produce. Strawberries and red fruits are gradually disappearing, and products such as cabbage, leeks, celery, pumpkins, mushrooms, potatoes, and onions are taking their place. read more

For years, Poland has been a leader in cultivating berry fruits, and the increasing area of strawberries grown under cover confirms that growers are increasingly turning to solutions that allow them to extend the season and improve the quality of the harvest. Currently, it is estimated in our country that... read more

The beginning of October is the time when strawberry plantations enter the phase of autumn rest. The days are getting shorter, the nights cooler, and in some places, ground frosts are already appearing. For the plants, this is a signal that it's time to end the growing season.

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We have just completed an intensive week in the Netherlands. Together with Zbigniew Pisarek from Flevo-Plant and Rafał Popławski from Raff-Berry, we visited several leading nurseries specializing in the production of berry plants. It was extremely interesting. read more

During the International Strawberry Congress, Philippe Binard from Freshfel Europe shared insights on consumption trends in the European strawberry industry and the challenges that lie ahead in an uncertain world. "Fruits and vegetables can play a crucial role in promoting health and sustainability," Philippe emphasized. read more

Morocco's berry sector is transitioning from strawberries to raspberries and blueberries due to changing market conditions, profitability, and increased demand from Europe. In the 2024-2025 season, Morocco exported 64,400 tons of raspberries valued at almost US$487 million, representing a 13.8% increase from the. read more

If you're looking for a fruit that contains ten times more vitamin C than kiwi and thirty times more than strawberries or oranges, you'll have to head to the tropics—Brazil, for instance. We're talking about acerola, which is also organically grown in Suriname. At Triple A Organic Farm, the. read more

At David Hermans' cultivation facility, the organic pome fruit season is now in full swing. The company, which also grows organic strawberries and cherries, focuses mainly on apples and pears and is currently busy harvesting the last varieties. "We've got about a week left to finish picking the read more

"Nabil Belmkaddem of the northern Moroccan cooperative BestBerry stated at the International Strawberry Congress 2025 in Antwerp that 'Moroccan strawberries should not be seen as a competitor but as a complement to the European season.'" read more

"Według prognoz z 1 września 2025 roku, francuska produkcja truskawek szacowana jest na 70 200 ton na kampanię 2025 roku, co oznacza spadek o 1400 ton w porównaniu do 2024 roku. W lipcu 2025 roku ceny były o 1% niższe niż w 2024 roku, ale o 6% wyższe niż średnia za lata 2020-2024 w tym samym miesiącu," - zgodnie z

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Nova Siri Genetics, a research and innovation company specializing in strawberry and small fruit varieties, presented new strawberry selections, NSG142, NSG48, and NSG161, at Fruit Attraction. The importance of the tests... read more

"Moroccan strawberries should not be seen as a competitor but as a complement to the European season." This was stated by Nabil Belmkaddem of the northern Moroccan cooperative BestBerry at the International Strawberry Congress 2025 in Antwerp. "The Moroccan berry sector is strongly intertwined read more

Strawberry cultivation in Poland is developing in several directions, and producers are increasingly seeking technologies that allow for obtaining high-quality fruits and extending the harvesting season. In production practice, three main systems can be distinguished: traditional. read more