Strawberries

There are again reports of unfair trading practices in the strawberry market related to imported fruits. Farmers are sounding the alarm that strawberries from Serbia are increasingly appearing in wholesale markets, being repackaged and sold as a product. read more

Rosselkhoznadzor will temporarily restrict the import of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green vegetables, and strawberries originating from and shipped through Armenia from May 30, 2026, until an appropriate mechanism is developed to ensure the safety of the shipped products. read more

The heat accelerates consumption and brings liveliness back to summer product sales negotiations. After a slow start to the year, even at the CAAT in Turin, there is a change in pace, with seasonality beginning to drive the market and Piedmontese production ready for... read more

Irish Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced a €2 million (US$2.3 million) fuel support scheme for specialist fruit and vegetable growers. The scheme will benefit growers producing tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, strawberries, and chillies, sectors identified by the Minister as in need of support. read more

Recent seasons have shown that one of the biggest challenges in strawberry cultivation is spring frosts and the prolonged maintenance of plantations under covers. In such conditions, plants require rapid leaf mass regeneration and intensive nitrogen support. read more

The strawberry farming season is approaching its final stages, and as summer approaches, it is already time for initial assessments. Drawing up the situation at IFN is Pietro Ciardiello, president of Mediterraneo Group, a key player in a season that he defines as positive in many aspects: read more

Turkey's strawberry exports increased by 56% during the first four months of 2026, reaching US$20.87 million, according to the country's fresh produce exporters. Gengiz Balik, the head of the Aegean Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Exporters' Association, stated that exports totaled 6,608 tons of fresh strawberries. read more

Dwa tygodnie temu Gavin Linsley-Noakes zmierzał do południowokapskiej farmy truskawkowej i szkółki, którą założył ponad dwadzieścia lat temu, w ulewnym deszczu i wietrze - burzy takiej, jakiej jeszcze nigdy nie doświadczył. "Ciągle krążyłem tam i z powrotem, bo wszystkie drogi były całkowicie read more

Just a few years ago, it was hard to imagine that in June, July, and August we would have beautiful maps of pick-your-own farms, reports from strawberry plantations, and dozens of materials promoting Polish superfruits in media reaching consumers. Strawberries, read more

Since the beginning of the season, it was possible to follow the activities carried out as part of the project through video materials and reports published online. This time, everything will be live-streamed. read more

Fruit prices on the UK market displayed a variety of changes this week, with a decrease in strawberry prices balanced by rises in multiple apple varieties and asparagus. Strawberries saw the biggest drop in prices among the items listed. The average price went down from £7.54 to £6.60 per kilogram. read more

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A drone system called RoBird is being tested in Moreton Bay, Australia, as part of efforts to reduce bird damage in strawberry production areas. The project involves Moreton Bay Council, Hort Innovation, and Canadian technology company Aerium Analytics. The drone was developed to mimic predatory bird behavior. read more

At Mateusz and Magdalena Włodarczyk's plantation in Hornigi, an intense period of preparations for the strawberry harvesting season is currently underway. The Cadenza variety is receiving special attention, as despite the spring frosts and challenging weather conditions, it is showing very good health. read more

The flowering period of strawberries is one of the most important moments determining the quality and quantity of the harvest. It is during this time that the risk of infection by gray mold increases, which remains one of the most dangerous diseases in the cultivation of dessert strawberries. read more

The strawberry season in Huelva, the main berry-producing area in Spain, is now in its final stages, and it has been one of the most difficult ones in living memory. Meanwhile, the raspberry season is underway with high and stable prices, and blueberries are on the rise in terms of volume. read more

A drone system named RoBird is currently undergoing testing in Moreton Bay, Australia, aimed at decreasing bird-related damage in strawberry farming regions. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving Moreton Bay Council, Hort Innovation, and Canadian technology company Aerium Analytics. The drone has been designed to imitate predatory bird behaviors. read more

The French strawberry season this year has been a rollercoaster ride like never before, with significant fluctuations in production and sudden shifts between record high levels of production and periods of significant undersupply. The unusually high temperatures in April greatly accelerated... read more