Strawberries

In the tunnels, depending on the variety being grown, we already have full bloom or for slightly later varieties, it is just beginning. We have a few hot days ahead of us, which will accelerate everything even more. read more

With its 1,100 hectares dedicated to strawberry cultivation, Basilicata is one of the main hubs in Italy for berry production, and among the most cultivated varieties stands out the Sabrosa Candonga, which occupies about 60% of the area. Among the leading companies in this sector, there is... read more

With Easter approaching and spring sunshine in the sky, the strawberry season is kicking off again in Belgium and the Netherlands. "You can see people transitioning from Spanish strawberries to local ones by the end of March or early April. It's been a long winter, but especially..." read more

Due to a lot of sun in the north, there is no significant time difference between southern and northern Germany for the start of the strawberry harvest in the tunnels this year. In the cooler regions of Germany, the strawberry season begins about ten days later. read more

The strawberry season reaches one of the peak moments of the year: the Easter period, which has always been an important occasion for the consumption of this symbolic spring fruit. Coop Sole, one of the leading producers, offers a high-quality selection. read more

Anyone following all the developments at Royal Berry could almost forget that they also grow plenty of strawberries. The newly crowned Agricultural Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 recently announced plans to build a new greenhouse at a new location, is exploring additional growing sites, and has. read more

Last week on the EastFruit Trade Platform, there was a 10% decrease in the number of listings due to seasonal factors, but the geographic reach of participants expanded to include 13 countries. Supply from Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Egypt, and Iran decreased, while Poland and North Macedonia showed an increase. read more

Early spring is a crucial time for strawberry growers to make key decisions. After a period of cold weather, we experience a sudden rise in temperatures, reaching up to 25°C during the day. The soil temperature has already activated the root system. It's time for important treatments that will help the plants quickly

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The fourth edition of the Open Day of Nova Siri Genetics (Nsg) represented an important opportunity to share content, discover the work in the laboratories and experimental fields of the Nsg research center in Policoro (MT), as well as to create a useful relational network. read more

Sunny April has brought the first commercial quantities of this season's British-grown strawberries just in time for Easter. read more

It takes an average of seven years of work to obtain a new variety of strawberries, starting from thousands of crosses and with no guarantee of success. It is a long and complex process, made even more challenging by constantly changing variables, such as climate change and evolving needs. read more

The pierwsze komercyjne ilości brytyjskich truskawek z 2025 roku zaczęły pojawiać się w sklepach Tesco po prawie trzech tygodniach ciepłej, słonecznej pogody. Wczesna żniwa, prowadzone przez producentów z The Summer Berry Company w Colworth, West Sussex, mają dotrzeć do klientów na czas. read more

The IV Open Day at the research and experimentation center of the breeding company Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) in Policoro (Matera) was held yesterday morning, on April 10, 2025. This is an annual event that gives strawberry industry professionals the opportunity to visit the company's facilities and learn more about their operations. read more

Strawberry plants of everbearing varieties have already been planted in most farms. Depending on the type of seedlings and the condition of the plants, an important decision needs to be made, which is the removal of flower stalks. Warm days are ahead of us, and the plants will continue to grow. read more

Key Highlights of the Week: The top-selling product, potatoes, are becoming more affordable. Supplies of onions, carrots, and beets have decreased, while cucumber availability is increasing. Farmers in Uzbekistan are increasing strawberry sales. There is a heightened demand for table beets. In Ukraine, last season's trends are... read more

A new strawberry variety has achieved significant success in Brazil. This variety's genetics originate from Italy, as it was selected in Verona as part of a collaborative effort between the cooperative Apo Scaligera and the agricultural research institute CREA (Forlì, Italy). The patent has also been obtained. read more

Po ośmiu latach negocjacji, koreańska Kwatera Główna ds. Karantanny Rolnictwa, Żywności i Rozwoju Obszarów Wiejskich ogłosiła, że ustaliła wymagania dotyczące kwarantanny importowej w celu eksportu koreańskich truskawek do Brazylii. read more