Strawberries

Today we present the fifth release for the in-depth analysis column on the evolution of the profile of the national fruit and vegetable purchasing manager, born from the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta from Agroter and GfK's Consumer Panel for Italy. The category under examination is... read more

The agricultural and food sector is also in focus. With the campaign, VLAM hopes to be able to gain market share compared to its Dutch competitors. "Our country has a long tradition in strawberry cultivation and is strongly committed to technological innovation." read more

Red fruits are one of the first subsectors of the Spanish fruit and vegetable export industry. Strawberries are the main one, with an export of 246,308 tons and 700 million euros in 2023, followed by blueberries, with 75,508

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A few weeks ago, the latest innovation on Aldi Süd's strawberry shelves, called Aldina, was introduced (reported by FreshPlaza.de). This delicious and long-lasting variety of strawberries is exclusively cultivated by a total of eleven producers from the Frutania Group, which are based in various locations. read more

Andalusia has been the top exporter of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries internationally in the first quarter of 2024, with the region accounting for 80% of global sales of these products during this period. Thanks to these sales from January to March, the Andalusian community has achieved... read more

Everything is ready: this week starts the mountain strawberry campaign by VIP. A good harvest is expected, around 420 tons, slightly higher than last year's volumes. VIP cultivates 15 varieties, of which two cover 60% of the overall production: Elsanta and read more

Andalucia has been the top exporter of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries internationally in the first quarter of 2024, during which the region accounted for 80% of global sales of these products. With these sales from January to March, the Andalusian region has achieved read more

Angus Soft Fruits estimates that there is currently a 10-15 percent shortage in British strawberry supply due to the unseasonably cold weather in recent weeks. read more

These are the objectives of an ongoing study on year-round cultivation of berry fruits. The main research centers for berry fruits in the border region of Belgium and the Netherlands are collaborating in this European project to work together with the sector on plant breeding and cultivation. read more

Obecnie jest obfite zaopatrzenie w truskawki z Kalifornii. „Jakość truskawek jest doskonała, a pogoda również sprzyja. Jest mnóstwo truskawek, co nie jest nietypowe jak na tę porę roku” - mówi John Wilkinson z Blazer Wilkinson Gee, LLC. read more

Wyspecjalizowane gospodarstwo owocowe Boro Valley Fruit Farm w Enniscorthy, Wexford, prowadzone przez Martina Murphy'ego, jest jednym z przedsiębiorstw specjalizujących się w uprawie truskawek i zostało uznane jako preferowany owoc narodu przez Bord Bia w Irlandii. Gospodarstwo to zostało założone przez ojca Murphy'ego. read more

For strawberries, the last months of the 2023 autumn-winter production season were characterized by high prices, with quotes above average: prices remained close to 10 euros per kilo for a long time, sometimes even surpassing that threshold. read more

W 2022 roku spożycie truskawek w Stanach Zjednoczonych osiągnęło około 8 funtów na osobę, co pozycjonuje truskawki jako siódme najczęściej spożywane owoce i preferowany gatunek jagody w kraju. Głównym źródłem truskawek na amerykańskim rynku jest Kalifornia, odpowiedzialna za read more

The Egyptian fresh strawberry season is coming to a close, paving the way for frozen strawberries. Amr Kadah, Export Manager at Fruit.farm, provides a positive evaluation of the season. Kadah stated, "Despite a 6-7% increase in surface area, surpassing 50,000 feddans (21,000 ha), production was..." read more

The consumption of certain fruits may be useful in alleviating the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. This is suggested by researchers from the University of Copenhagen who conducted a study on the effects of urolithin A, a substance naturally found in berries, strawberries, pomegranates, and nuts. read more

Despite frost and wetness in the past months, experts in the field of berry fruit at LWK expect a normal strawberry season with good quality. In the main cultivation area around Vechta-Langförden in Lower Saxony, outdoor harvesting is starting these days. To accelerate the ripening process, read more

In Hornigi (near Warka, Poland), on Magdalena and Matusz Włodarczyk's farm, the world's largest collection of commercially produced strawberry varieties has been established. It is a nearly two-hectare plantation on raised beds, where 40 different varieties of strawberries have been planted. read more

In Ireland, strawberries have been recognized as the leading fruit in terms of market value, a revelation that aligns with the commencement of the strawberry season. This development has been positively received by the country's strawberry growers, including Cornelius Traas from Cahir. read more

In Germany, many family-owned businesses produce and sell strawberries. They work tirelessly throughout the year to provide freshly harvested fruits from local cultivation to the numerous strawberry enthusiasts in the country during the summer months. Ultimately, locals appreciate homegrown strawberries. read more

But every year around this time, the Federal Fruit Growing Specialist Group reports, there are people and organizations who want to spoil the enjoyment of strawberries for consumers. Is that justified? In Germany, there are numerous family businesses that produce and sell strawberries. read more