Strawberries

The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), an agency under the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, is participating in ECOSYSTEM, a new European project aimed at developing biodegradable plastic from strawberry waste. Additionally, the project will involve the creation of an antioxidant and antibacterial pad. read more

On June 3rd, the collection of one of the excellences of the Venosta territory started, the Val Venosta mountain cauliflower, a brand that includes a range of seasonal fruits beyond apples: strawberries, cherries, apricots, and red fruits. The estimated production for the 2025 season is around 3000. read more

Top chef Heston Blumenthal has announced that the strong start to Britain's strawberry season has inspired him to create a new dessert. read more

This year's strawberry season started off well, but it is currently facing challenges due to the hot weather. The high temperatures are making the strawberries more fragile and causing consumers to switch to other summer fruits. Despite these difficulties, sales are still good. read more

The Val Venosta is known worldwide as the land of apples, thanks to a rooted production tradition and ideal pedoclimatic conditions. But the apple is not the only fruit that grows abundantly in these valleys. In fact, there is another corner of horticultural excellence, less known. read more

The soft fruit division of Frankort & Koning has experienced rapid growth in recent years. Sjraar Hulsman stated, "We offer strawberries throughout the year. Our retail, catering, and wholesale customers are increasingly turning to us due to our service, flexibility, and product quality." read more

Spain holds the position as the leading exporter of strawberries globally, sending out over 300,000 tons annually. The Huelva region, in the south of the country, is central to this high output due to its conducive climate for strawberry cultivation. This advantageous positioning enables Spain to maintain its status as the top exporter of strawberries in the world. read more

Strawberry growers in Estonia are facing challenges due to continuous rain affecting the harvest, which is impacting the availability and pricing of strawberries. Local strawberries were initially selling for up to €16.90 per kilogram in the capital, while Polish strawberries were priced at €11.90 per kilogram. read more

Saga Robotics, the team responsible for the Thorvald robot, has announced a significant three-way partnership with AI crop insights companies Bitwise Agronomy and UK soft fruit producer Chambers Farm. This collaboration is centered around large-scale data collection and predicting yields, with a focus on real-time fruit production. read more

During the final of Strawberry Inspirations 2025, we organized for the first time a strawberry planting competition. It was not only a pleasant addition to the meeting program, but also an opportunity to win valuable prizes and gain knowledge about correct planting techniques and the best methods. read more

Climate change is also affecting strawberries grown between the Val Venosta and the Val Martello, in the heart of the Stelvio National Park. The 2024 season is marked by an early harvest, starting in mid-June, with estimated volumes ranging between 400 and 450. read more

This is reported by the information service sadyogrody.pl, citing the Polish Press Agency PAP. China leads with a production of 4.2 million tons (in 2023), while the USA, with a harvest of over 1.2 million tons, is also among the top strawberry producers. In the EU, Spain is read more

The first cell, according to a report by vilt.be, is focused on the production of strawberries in a three-layer system. The second cell is designed for the cultivation of seedlings on tables. These indoor cells are part of a completely new research area that was launched at the end of March. read more

Z powodu chłodnej i deszczowej początku lata w Finlandii, krajowe truskawki były w krótkim zapasie, a ich ceny były stosunkowo wysokie. Jednak ulga jest już na horyzoncie dla wielu fanów truskawek w Finlandii, ponieważ zbiory rozpoczęły się w południowej Finlandii, zgodnie z informacją od Heidi Wirtanen, szefowej. read more

Perfect, heart-shaped strawberries are a long-standing tradition at the Wimbledon tennis championships, and it’s the Malling Centenary variety – picked and delivered from down the road at Hugh Lowe Farms – which always proves a hit with spectators during the two-week event. read more

Dyson Farming, the agricultural arm of the British technology company, is expanding its innovative approach to food production. The company's latest project is a custom-built vertical growing system designed to increase strawberry yields, reduce energy use, and help produce high-quality fruit. read more

The passing of John William Scott, also known as Bill, signifies the conclusion of an era in strawberry cultivation in New Zealand. Scott was a trailblazer in the berry-growing industry, establishing a lasting legacy at Scott's Strawberry Farm situated on the outskirts of Havelock North. For more than four decades, Scott read more

On June 14th, the final of this year's Strawberry Inspirations took place in Hornigi, which has been a platform for exchanging knowledge and experiences among strawberry producers, advisors, and companies related to the strawberry market for years. This event has been attended from the beginning read more

A strawberries and cream sandwich introduced by M&S in anticipation of Wimbledon has become a social media sensation in a surprising PR move just before the peak UK berry season. read more

A strawberries and cream sandwich introduced by M&S just before Wimbledon has gone viral on social media as a surprising PR move before the peak UK berry season. read more