Strawberries

The peak season for strawberries is over, and customer demand has significantly decreased. Deliveries have been limited due to rainfall in the growing regions, impacting availability. The quality of the fruit has also deteriorated in some cases, resulting in an increase in quality issues and returns. read more

Modern technologies for strawberry mulching significantly affect the growth rate, fruit quality, and harvest efficiency. Monika Kwaśny from Geo Polska company discussed the latest solutions in this field, providing their mulching film. read more

"The category is developing fast," begins Sebastiaan van Altena, blackberry, strawberry, and red currant buyer at the Dutch company, Berries Pride. He is referring to blackberries. "We see growth potential for these berries, and there's noticeable annual growth." Though blackberry consumption is read more

After forever changing the world of household appliances, Dyson is now aiming to transform the way we cultivate. They are doing so with a technologically advanced greenhouse, spread over 26 acres in the heart of Lincolnshire, England, where an unprecedented cultivation system promises to. read more

In the Huelva region in southern Spain - one of the most important areas for berry fruit cultivation in Europe - the 2024/2025 season brought significant changes in the production structure. As reported by the Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters

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Egypt is making huge strides in consolidating its presence in the global fresh strawberry market. In particular, exports to Germany have reached record levels in the last five years. According to eastfruit.com, based on Global data. read more

As part of the Strawberry Inspirations project, we are constantly seeking the most effective and efficient technologies for growing strawberries in the ground. In the 2025 season, we have taken on a new challenge. At the end of May, we established a new two-hectare plantation where we are testing two types read more

Germany, the largest consumer market in the EU, plays a crucial role in this. According to EastFruit, exports to Germany reached the highest level in five economic years. Citing data from the Global Trade Trackers of the Federal Statistical Office, the exports read more

The high temperatures and sunny weather have significantly accelerated the growth of soft fruit in the UK. Chris Rose from Asplin's Growers mentioned, "We began harvesting strawberries in small quantities in April, followed by larger volumes in May. The fruit is of great quality, and we have had no issues in selling it." read more

The small fruit campaign in South Tyrol is proceeding at full speed, although with some weather-related constraints. Markus Tscholl, coordinator of Asta Frutta Alto Adige, provides an update: "The drop in temperatures in recent weeks has significantly slowed down the...". read more

Po wywołaniu poruszenia w ciągu ostatnich kilku tygodni z powodu swojego limitowanego kanapki z truskawkami i kremem, Marks & Spencer ogłasza teraz plany połączenia technologii sztucznej inteligencji i trzmieli, aby dostarczyć większe, smaczniejsze truskawki. read more

As the UK experiences its third heatwave in four weeks, the country's largest food retailer Tesco anticipates selling nearly 4 million punnets of strawberries, 850,000 melons, 200,000 pineapples, and over 2.2 million packs of grapes in the next five days. read more

The industry association Freshuelva has provided an overview of its 2024/25 strawberry campaign, revealing a total production of 210,345 tonnes, which represents a 5% decrease compared to the previous season. read more

The warm weather and increased hours of sunshine have significantly advanced the growth of soft fruits in the UK. Chris Rose from Asplin's Growers mentioned, "We began harvesting strawberries in small quantities in April, but saw a significant increase in volumes in May with excellent fruit quality. We have had no trouble selling the fruit." read more

The cold and rainy summer in Estonia has affected strawberry growers, leading to a delayed picking season. Normally ripe by June, this year's crop only reached optimal picking conditions in mid-July. Local sellers report that the market in Estonia is still well supplied, with prices at around €6.90 per kilo, ... read more

Egypt is increasing its presence in the international fresh strawberry market, with exports to Germany reaching their highest level in the past five marketing years. Data from the German Statistical Office and Global Trade Tracker, reported by EastFruit, shows that there was a shipment of 3.69 thousand metric tons between July 2024 and read more

Residues from plant protection products that are banned in the EU exceeded limits in strawberries of Polish origin. A total of 4,800 kilos of these strawberries reached Estonia, although a risk assessment indicated a very low threat to human health. Triinu Allika, head of the food department at the Agriculture and Food Board, stated this information. read more

Produkcja truskawek znacząco się rozwinęła w ostatnich latach, szczególnie w segmencie czwartej klasy (gotowe do jedzenia). Kiedyś ograniczone do zbiorów wiosennych, teraz truskawki są uprawiane przez nawet 10 miesięcy w roku, zwiększając zapotrzebowanie na wydajny i wyspecjalizowany sprzęt do przetwarzania. read more

The State Plant Protection and Seed Inspection Service (PIORiN) presented the results of the official control of pesticide residues in agricultural crops. The data from 2024 are particularly important for the berry fruit producers industry - studies have shown that

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As part of a master's thesis, a student is investigating how different packaging systems affect the shelf life and quality of fresh asparagus. The goal is to determine which types of packaging best protect asparagus from moisture loss, spoilage, and... read more