Strawberries

DiMuto has announced a strategic expansion of its operations in Mexico, focusing on the fresh strawberries and dry vegetables sector. By partnering with a global produce distributor in the United States, DiMuto is set to revolutionize the digital transformation of the fresh produce supply chain. Leveraging its expertise and technology, DiMuto aims to enhance traceability and transparency in the industry. read more

The Association of Producers and Exporters of Strawberries of Huelva, Freshuelva, reported that the sector has completed the 2023-2024 campaign with a total production of 221,412 tons of strawberries, representing a 9% decrease compared to the previous campaign. These data reflect a read more

"We have not automated our processes yet, as our current system is most effective for the crops we are currently cultivating. However, our research and development in strawberries has shown promising results. Bustanica, with a daily production capacity of 3 tons of lettuce at full scale, is currently focusing on leafy greens and continues to rely on manual processes to maintain quality." read more

Rafał Popławski, a strawberry producer from Czerwińsk, assessed that the season was characterized by very capricious weather, but nevertheless, in his opinion, it was one of the best seasons for everbearing strawberries grown in tunnels and gutters. In the hollows read more

In the United States, specifically in Virginia, Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the world of agriculture by creating "towers" of strawberries that grow independently of weather conditions and season. These structures, over ten meters high, enable the production of read more

Until recently, Poland was perceived as the number one country in Europe in the production of berries for processing purposes. This was true for strawberries, raspberries, and most notably blackcurrants and aronia berries. However, the situation is rapidly changing now. read more

The North American marketer Mastronardi Produce has expanded its Sunset brand range by introducing a premium strawberry called Wow Utopia. read more

The Inspire strawberry from The Greenery stands out as a top-tier product. "I am very pleased to have the Inspire," says Ton de Weerdt, Manager of Quality Control at The Greenery. "This strawberry is of excellent quality." Is it flawless? Not quite perfect yet, but it excels when compared to others... read more

Currently, robots equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) have already made their way into the industry, reported Rempt at this year's annual meeting of the Society for Agricultural Economics and Social Sciences (GEWISOLA) in Gießen. This is particularly evident in Asian textile factories. read more

Koppert has presented at Fruit Attraction its first biological control strategy for thrips belonging to the genus Scirtothrips, especially Scirtothrips

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The raspberry campaign has already started for the second-degree cooperative Onubafruit, from Huelva, one of the leading companies in the production and export of berries. They are also finishing planting strawberry plants and will soon begin their extra-early blueberry program. read more

A climate-resistant pear variety, an early-harvesting apple, and sustainability-focused innovations in strawberries are some of the new developments that Italian fruit breeder CIV will present at Fruit Attraction in Madrid this week as it marks its 40th anniversary. read more

SUNSET® will showcase a high-quality strawberry variety at IFPA's 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show. The WOW® Utopia™ Strawberries were created using innovative breeding and cultivation methods. These greenhouse-grown, non-GMO berries offer a perfect balance of sweetness and juiciness. read more

Sezon truskawek w Egipcie rozpoczyna się niedługo, w listopadzie. Sektor nadal boryka się z czynnikami klimatycznymi i ekonomicznymi, które szczególnie wpływają na świeże truskawki. Elsayed Elgohary, właściciel Marvel Farm, komentuje: "W przyszłym sezonie będzie mniej świeżych truskawek z". read more

The year 2024 will mark a new stage in the history of France Food. Specializing in the production, shipping, and marketing of strawberries and red fruits since 1978, the company recently acquired Fruits Rouges du Périgord. This was undoubtedly an opportunity to strengthen and expand its core business. read more

The response to the challenges facing the strawberry cultivation industry in the Mediterranean region, which we discussed in the first part of the text, is the actions taken by companies from this region. The MacFrut Academy video presents

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Senda, the new international berry marketing platform formed by a group of companies, promotes an innovative working system in which growers, producers, and distributors collaborate to enhance the production of high-quality strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. read more

The Summer Berry Company has announced a UK exclusive deal, stating that it will produce approximately 600,000 punnets of homegrown strawberries this winter for Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Marks & Spencer. read more

Senda is the new international platform for marketing red fruits formed by a group of companies in this sector that promotes an innovative work system in which farmers, producers, and distributors come together to add value to the production of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and cranberries. read more

An overview of the notes from the largest Polish wholesale markets shows that producers are still offering fruits from varieties that bear fruit repeatedly. Prices of strawberries were found at 7 out of 9 major wholesale markets. Wholesale prices range on average from 16.75 PLN/kg (at Łódź Zjazdowa) to around. read more