Strawberries

The first work on strawberry plantations is starting. In addition to necessary post-winter clean-up tasks, it is important to properly plan the fertilization program. Recommendations in this regard were presented by Magdalena Cieślak-Włodarczyk during a meeting of the Strawberry Growers Association. read more

"It was strange. We have experienced three rainy days with temperatures around 8 degrees in a short period, something I had only encountered for two days in the 18 years I've been in Portugal," recalls Wim de Weert. The Dutch grower produces strawberries 10 kilometers north of Faro on more than 2 acres. read more

United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has found sufficient evidence to suggest that the U.S. strawberry industry is being significantly harmed by the import of fresh winter strawberries from Mexico, which are suspected to be sold in the U.S. below fair market value. read more

The strawberry harvest in Rio Grande do Sul is expected to continue until April. According to Emater/RS-Ascar, recent weather conditions have supported crop development in several regions of the state. Mild temperatures and wider daily temperature ranges have stimulated flowering, which may lead to a good harvest. read more

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We are looking forward to the arrival of spring with hope, but also with the need to verify how the long-standing berry plantations have survived the past winter. We are receiving a lot of information about freeze damage to strawberries, blueberries, and raspberry canes. Therefore, spring will be a time not only for standard maintenance. read more

The Spanish retailer Dia has announced that it will allocate €16 million to support the country's growers and purchase 100% locally sourced strawberries this season. read more

In 2025, a total of 308 businesses in Rhineland-Palatinate cultivated an area of just under 16,500 hectares for vegetables and strawberries. According to the State Statistical Office in Bad Ems, this represents a decline of 16 farms and a reduction in acreage of 400 hectares. read more

The beginning of the season is a good time to remind ourselves of the basic rules of planting and caring for strawberry seedlings. This topic was revisited during a meeting of the Strawberry Growers Association by Dariusz Bujak from de Kemp company. As he emphasized, some producers have been making these mistakes for years. read more

During the TSW 2026 fair, Paweł Kaliński from the company ZHU ARGO presented new models of sprayers designed for protecting strawberries grown in plantations and tunnels. These machines have been designed with the increasing demands of growers in mind. read more

A strawberry grower in the United Kingdom has warned that compliance with European Union agri-pesticide regulations could impact production and farm margins if implemented without a transition period. Stephen Tasker, a strawberry grower from Nottinghamshire who has been supplying BerryWorld since 2003, expressed his concerns. read more

The strawberry campaign is in full swing: prices are dropping for the Sabrosa variety from Lucania, which is very common. The supply of asparagus is increasing with the first batches of the Apulian product. The campaign for Roman agretti is gaining momentum, with full production also for leeks. The sale of... read more

Przez 55 lat firma rodzinnie prowadzona Angier International poświęca się znalezieniu właściwego rozwiązania dla każdego plantatora, każdego regionu i każdego rynku. Specjalizując się w produkcji roślin truskawek i szparagów, firma zbudowała unikalną pozycję w branży francuskiej: read more

The recently published 2026 edition of the Soft Fruit Market Report analyzes the factors influencing the strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry markets. Authored by Cindy van Rijswick, Jorge Duarte, Marco R. Butera, Matteo Molari, and Agnieszka Orzeł, the report provides a comprehensive insight. read more

Wiodący europejski hodowca truskawek, Fresh Forward, zgłosił „niezwykły” wzrost swojej premiowej odmiany Bachata zarówno pod względem produkcji, jak i popytu detalicznego. read more