Strawberries

Initial forecasts of a bumper crop of Egyptian strawberries next season, owing to a significant increase in cultivated area, are no longer realistic. Mamdouh Elbaz, an Egyptian grower, reports on the situation. Elbaz states: "Many growers in several regions encountered various problems after read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of various fruits and vegetables available online. Supermarktscanner.nl monitors prices through surveys conducted at the end of each week. The price of cucumbers has remained stable, with no significant differences in prices between supermarkets. read more

The berry industry in Ukraine is constantly developing, with a focus on modernization, increasing exports, and implementing sustainable production practices. Local producers are making their mark in the European market. In western Ukraine, Deddenz Agro, an organic producer from the Rivne region, is expanding its strawberry production. read more

The approaching Egyptian strawberry season has seen a notable rise in acreage, leading to production forecasts reaching historic levels. However, it seems that the growers' excitement for the fruit has not been met with a sufficient supply of seedlings. Khalid Albana, CEO of Legacy Farm for... read more

"We are pleased with the sales performance of strawberries and stone fruit; however, not so much with pears," reports Ettore Ceccarelli from "Ceccarelli Giulio" in Longiano (FC), owner of the Julius brand. His analysis covers the spring-summer market, with a look also at the first weeks of the. read more

Coöperatie Hoogstraten expects the peak weeks of autumn strawberry production to take place over the next fortnight. The cooperative is still very much in the middle of the autumn season but is already keeping an eye on the upcoming winter season. "These two weeks will be the peak weeks of our autumn strawberry production," says the cooperative. read more

Belgian exporter Demargro recently made a significant achievement. The company, established in 1975 and rebranded as Demargro in 1994, has become a recognized entity in the industry. Over the years, Demargro has primarily concentrated on trading five key products: pears, leeks, tomatoes, strawberries, and cauliflower, targeting various markets. read more

The value of Andalusian strawberry exports increased by 9 percent to slightly over €665 million in the 2024/25 season, as per data from the Andalusian Regional Government’s Price Observatory. The shipment volume also grew by 3 percent to 210,107 tonnes. read more

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