Strawberries

For about 30 years now, Jardin des Papes, a family business based in Carpentras (Vaucluse), has been producing strawberries, melons, and grapes (Muscat, Lavallée, and Apyrene varieties) on almost 180 hectares. Two years ago, a subsidiary was created, specializing in the production of nectars and. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

Spanish producers are preparing for another strawberry season. The Fresón de Palos cooperative from Huelva will be the first in the world to start using the ResiYou platform by Bayer, which helps manage pesticide residues.

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The Riverina Valley, situated in New South Wales, is renowned as Australia's main citrus-producing region, making a significant contribution to the country's agricultural production. This area is known for growing a variety of fruits, such as oranges, cherries, and strawberries. read more

Strawberries attract new farmers every year due to being perceived as an easy, high-value crop with a quick growth cycle that requires less capital input compared to other types of fruit. However, this year may see some strawberry farmers leaving the market due to various challenges. read more

The University of Essex (UK) has collaborated with the renowned jam makers, Wilkin & Sons, to trial robots capable of harvesting and packaging strawberries within seconds. These robots come at a significantly lower cost compared to existing technology, reports Futurefarming. read more

As South African strawberry exports to the Middle East slow down to make room for Jordanian and Egyptian strawberries, the newly-established Cape Country Exports is shifting its focus to exporting stone fruit and blueberries to this market. The past three months have been very successful for South African strawberries. read more

Choroba serca nadal pozostaje jedną z głównych przyczyn śmierci na całym świecie. Jednakże, nowe badanie podkreśliło truskawki jako naturalny i pyszny sposób wspierania zdrowia sercowo-metabolicznego oraz kontrolowania poziomu cholesterolu, zgodnie z informacjami od Kalifornijskiej Komisji Truskawkowej, jak podaje FreshFruitPortal. read more

The shipping-point prices for non-organic strawberries were approximately $10 per flat by mid-October, showing a 10% year-over-year increase for California produce. Shipments have also increased by about 10% compared to the previous year, thanks to the extended California season due to warm weather. The start of the Florida season will be delayed. read more

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Dwa tygodnie temu huragan Milton dotarł do Florydy, znacząco wpływając na przemysł świeżych produktów rolnych. Choć może minąć kilka tygodni lub miesięcy, zanim poznamy pełny zakres wpływu, niektóre natychmiastowe skutki są widoczne. "Byliśmy w trakcie sezonu sadzenia truskawek, gdy... read more

The last months of the Dutch and Belgian strawberry season are now underway at Special Fruit. "Volumes were slow to start, but overall, it has been a good season. At the moment, however, we are seeing a slight dip as some crops have finished or are producing minimal volumes. Nevertheless, we are still expected to have a successful end to the season." read more

Online discussions have arisen among Scots regarding the use of Union flags on fruit packaging, particularly on strawberries from Angus, instead of the Scottish Saltire. The conversation gained traction after a Sainsbury's customer brought up the issue on social media, expressing dissatisfaction. read more

Although the spring season for strawberries and raspberries is running about 10 days late for a major Australian fruit producer in both southern Queensland and Tasmania due to the weather, the volume and quality are still high. "It's all looking pretty good, to be honest, and the season is." read more

An innovative English project aims to revolutionize the process of strawberry pollination in greenhouses using drones. This initiative, developed with the goal of increasing plant productivity and maintaining high quality standards, represents a response. read more