Strawberries

The project "Strawberry Inspirations" being carried out at the farm in Hornigi is constantly evolving. This time, the focus is on various materials used for mulching strawberry beds. The aim of the experiments is a practical comparison of solutions that. read more

Krajowe truskawki dominowały na rynku. Dostawy z Holandii, Belgii i Polski uzupełniły rynek. Według niemieckiego BLE, sezon zbliża się do końca, a zarówno dostępność, jak i popyt osłabły. Jednak letnie temperatury poprawiły warunki przechowywania. read more

The Swiss berry season is in full swing. Martin Egger, the product manager for soft fruit at Tobi Seeobst AG, reports that since the weather changed at the beginning of week 33, strawberry quantities have been noticeably increasing. These are the so-called everbearing varieties that are currently in season. read more

It is currently a small transition period for soft fruit at Kwekerij Demedts - De Mey. "June and July are our peak months, and sales have been very good for strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries. We can see that the peak rush in production is now over for a while, but that read more

The prices of apples, cherries, plums, and strawberries showed mixed movements this week compared to the previous reporting period. The data indicates both increases and decreases in average prices, reflecting contrasting trends within the different fruit categories. Specifically, Bramley's apples... read more

Daemyung Farms Cooperation exports a variety of fresh produce, including strawberries, Shine Muscat grapes, pears, persimmons, apples, Korean melons (Chamoe), citrus fruits, and mushrooms. Recently, the Korean yellow melon known as 'Chamoe' has been approved for export to multiple countries. read more

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As every year, the event will be accompanied by the Fresh Market Catalog – a printed and online publication distributed directly to the most important retail chain buyers from Poland and the region. read more

The Agricultural Research Institute (Inia) in Chile has announced the completion of the first season of field trials for an innovative project aimed at extending the shelf-life of strawberries. This project involves using enhanced native yeasts that can produce compounds delaying ripening. read more

The English strawberry season is currently experiencing a bit of a slowdown. The initial harvest is over, as well as the peak of the season. "We are transitioning from the peak harvest to a quieter period," says Chris Rose from Asplins Producers Organisation. "We anticipate a third harvest in September. read more

Delhaize is now selling Belgian strawberries in new cardboard packaging, replacing plastic. This switch to cardboard will result in a substantial reduction in plastic use: In 2025, Delhaize expects to save 17,000 kilograms of plastic. In the long term, as more growers adopt this packaging, read more

Elsayed Elgohary, owner of Marvel Farm, describes the atmosphere as Egyptian growers prepare for the upcoming strawberry season, which begins in November, amid climate and budgetary pressures. Nevertheless, Egypt's strawberry industry still manages to attract growers and expand its acreage. read more

In 2024, more than 86 million kilograms of strawberries were harvested in the Netherlands, double the volume of 2010, according to figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase is mainly due to higher production from greenhouses and polytunnels, while the total cultivation area for strawberries has also expanded. read more

The strawberry season in Latvia is coming to an end, and it has been a challenging one for farmers due to excessive moisture negatively impacting the harvest. Meanwhile, the market is saturated with raspberries and other berries, putting pressure on producers. A significant issue faced by farmers is the shortage of labor, as many pickers have. read more

The strawberry season in Latvia is coming to an end, and it has been a difficult one for growers due to excessive moisture impacting the harvest. At the same time, the market is saturated with raspberries and other berries, putting pressure on producers. One of the main challenges is the shortage of labor, as many pickers have read more

During the final of the Strawberry Inspirations 2025 event held on June 14th in Hornigi near Warka, Constantin Kaack from the German company Kaack Pflanzenvermehrung discussed the strawberry varieties provided for the project from various breeding programs. Among them were... read more

Compared to the final results of the previous year, this represents a decrease of 26.6%. Following a decrease in strawberry harvest last year, the decline in the harvest quantity continues this year. read more

Fresh Forward Breeding & Marketing, based in the Netherlands, is a leader in strawberry breeding. The company's goal is to create resilient, tasty, and disease-resistant varieties using both classic and molecular genetic relationships. Thanks to testing new varieties in multiple read more

The total area for strawberry cultivation decreased by more than 15% to 1,400 hectares during the same period. The cultivation area for berry fruits such as blackcurrants decreased following a peak in 2018. These figures come from the CBS. read more

La criadora de bayas española Berries del Oeste dice que su variedad insignia de fresa Arwen sigue ganando terreno en el Sur de Europa, habiendo demostrado una aceptación de mercado "excepcional".

The Spanish berry breeder Berries del Oeste says its flagship Arwen strawberry variety continues to gain traction in Southern Europe, having demonstrated "exceptional" market acceptance. read more