Strawberries

Wholesale prices of dessert strawberries dropped at the end of this year's season. But was it a significant discount? And will it be sustained? read more

Domestic strawberries clearly were the main player in the market. Deliveries from the Netherlands, Poland, and Belgium followed in terms of importance, but were all supplementary in nature. Availability was generally somewhat limited. According to the BLE, interest was sometimes favorable. read more

After the vine, apple tree, strawberry, raspberry, pear, walnut, Drosophila suzukii, Plasmopara viticola, white fir, and lemon, the Mach Foundation has decoded another genetic code, that of the European chestnut. read more

The collection of Romagnole strawberries produced using the out-of-soil technique from the Zavoli farm in Poggio Torriana (Rimini) is in full swing. We spoke with the producer Stefano Zavoli to discuss the cultivation process, which is part of the "Heart Beyond the Obstacle" project. read more

Domestic offers evidently shaped the events. Deliveries from the Netherlands, Poland, and Belgium followed in terms of importance, but all of them had a purely complementary character. The availability had generally become slightly restricted. Interest was occasionally evident. read more

A team from the TU Bergakademie Freiberg, together with researchers from Serbia, has for the first time examined various strawberry varieties using ultra-high resolution mass spectrometry to determine the distribution of biomarkers in the fruit. The chemists found that: The read more

Farm Trans has been operating on the European continent for many years, but in recent years, they have also acquired customers outside of Europe who depend on their logistics services. One of these customers is located in Egypt and specializes in cultivating, harvesting, packaging, and delivering vegetables. read more

El Pinar starts the upcoming campaign by discussing the importance of climate change and its future impact on strawberry cultivation, as well as proposing actions to help stabilize the harvest effectively. read more

The last week of June marked the end of the 2024 strawberry campaign, with a completely satisfactory balance both in quantitative and qualitative terms. The main theme was the weather trend, which, unlike in 2023, played a positive role. Spring.

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In particular, the insistence on expanding the accounting tool to domestic vegetable cultivation and open-field strawberries was strongly criticized by the ZVG. It was repeatedly pointed out that the material flow balance in this form reflects the ongoing structural change. read more

In an interview with the Landvolk-Pressedienst, Fred Eickhorst, Managing Director of the Association of Asparagus and Berry Growers, explains the advantages of using plastic films using strawberries as an example. "Customers can already buy the first locally grown strawberries in April." read more

The president of the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural, Fisheries, Food and Organic Production Research and Training (Ifapa), Marta Bosquet, and the director of the Ifapa center

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Pomimo zawartości węglowodanów i naturalnego cukru, badania naukowe konsekwentnie wskazują, że owoce mogą być istotne w utrzymaniu zdrowej wagi ciała. Jednym z kluczowych powodów jest to, że błonnik i woda zawarte w owocach mogą wydłużyć uczucie sytości, pomagając spożywać mniej kalorii ogółem. read more

The last few days have seen an increased supply of late Malwina variety strawberries, which has had a noticeable impact on the prices of these fruits. However, this morning brought a reversal of this downward trend, and besides, the earlier price cuts did not fundamentally change the situation in the dessert strawberry market. read more

With the National Weather Service issuing a warning about an upcoming heatwave expected to bring temperatures exceeding 110°F in certain areas of California for an extended period, growers and shippers are discussing its potential impact on various commodities. Strawberries: Tuesday morning, the California Strawberry Commission... read more

Martha Mora, a member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau and owner of Johnston Fruit Farms in Swanton, mentioned that much warmer temperatures than usual in February and March resulted in early ripening of produce in Ohio. This posed challenges for growers, particularly with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. read more

Sofia produces delicious, beautiful, and innovative strawberries, but above all, they are highly sustainable. She grows them in an 8,000 square meter high-tech greenhouse where she applies integrated pest management methods to protect her plants from pests and ensure a lower impact on the environment and health. read more

Norwegian agritech firm Saga Robotics has greatly expanded its Thorvald robotic services in Britain and now boasts treating almost one in 10 UK strawberries. read more

Even in the latter case, the increased price level plays a role, but not alone, as sales also increase disproportionately (+6%). Particularly dynamic in May 2024 are strawberries, for example. After a weaker month compared to the previous year, sales are now almost back to the level of May. read more

This year, the registered guests of the DOGK have the choice between two excursions: asparagus and strawberries are extremely popular among consumers and therefore are among the most important seasonal products in Germany. The key factors in breeding these crops and how long it takes are crucial. read more