Strawberries

Ava Berries, a division of UK berry experts Angus Soft Fruits, is pleased with the positive reception of its Ava Alicia (asf733.01) and Ava Catalina (asf624.01) strawberry varieties, which have gained popularity among growers, retailers, and consumers. read more

The strawberry market is experiencing a moment of great vitality in the main national wholesale food centers, despite January, in general, being devoid of satisfactions. Wholesalers report to us interesting prices, favored by a supply that is still read more

The campaign for strawberries for the period 2024-2025 concludes in January, with a notable price increase at the beginning of the season. Although only 5% of the total volume has been sold thus far, this price surge is considered a positive development, surpassing the trends seen in the previous four campaigns. read more

The State Plant Health and Seed Inspection Service has issued another report on new phytosanitary threats. Among three pests and two fungi, there is one pathogen that can attack strawberries.

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“Joining forces with ABZ, Planasa strengthens its vision to drive innovation and sustainability in agriculture and consolidates its position as a pioneering company in F1 hybrid strawberries propagated by seed. The

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The processed strawberry industry, especially in frozen and freeze-dried strawberries, is witnessing rapid growth due to various factors such as new consumer and commercial trends that are making them a popular choice among consumers and the hospitality and restaurant sector. read more

"The strawberry campaign has now started at Coop Sole, but the current weather conditions, characterized by rain, cloudy skies, and low temperatures, are causing production delays and some difficulties. Due to these reasons, we cannot guarantee a consistent supply of quantities. However, we read more

Strawberry cultivation is facing serious challenges due to climate change and unpredictable weather, leading to more frequent extreme events causing high stress to the plants. Additionally, it is on the rise

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Planasa will be participating in a new edition of Fruit Logistica, which will serve as a meeting point for all companies in the sector interested in learning first-hand about the advancements in its portfolio of strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry varieties, tailored to different climates. read more

Enjoy Dolce Frutta is a campaign initiated by OP Armonia and co-financed by the European Union, which focuses on fresh fruit "made in EU." The initiative emphasizes the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of products such as strawberries. read more

The management of Dutch berry propagator Flevoplant has decided to stop the propagation and cultivation of strawberry plants. Rising costs, particularly for labor, energy, and resources, along with increasingly stringent regulations, have made it unfeasible to continue operations, according to a... read more

The strawberry harvest in Greece is not going as well as expected. Mr. Nikos Kaplanis, owner of the Greek strawberry grower and packer Kaplanis Fruits, says: "The harvest has been delayed by about one month. This is due to the combination of bad quality seedlings and the cold weather. We were..." read more

QMS Strawberry (Quality Management System Strawberry) is a data-driven software system that assists strawberry farmers and entrepreneurs in planning and optimizing cultivation. The system can easily be connected to climate computers, and important plant data is accessed through an app. read more

Melon, cucumber, strawberry: The Seminis and De Ruiter (Bayer) teams were at SIVAL 2025 to present their new varieties and must-haves. Acapella, the new melon variety that combines quality and yield. The 2024 season confirmed the good performance of the new Acapella melon variety. read more