Strawberries

European consumers' expectations regarding raspberries and strawberries are constantly evolving. New varieties are appearing on plantations and in the offerings of breeding companies and nurseries, meeting the growing demands.

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Fresh Forward and a group of independent Spanish growers have agreed to formalize their collaboration. The launch of the Fresh Forward Strawberry Club took place during the Fruit Attraction event in Madrid. The goal of this collaboration is to market Fresh Forward's concept varieties. read more

Nova Siri Genetics is continuing to strengthen its international presence by entering new regions for berry production. The Italian company specializing in berry breeding has reported significant success with its early strawberry varieties in Spain, Italy, and North Africa, and is now looking to expand into other regions. read more

With changing weather, most regions experience a slight decrease in demand for strawberries, which are primarily consumed during the summer season. In the Netherlands, there is an ample supply of strawberries available in the market to meet customer needs, with a good balance between supply and demand. Belgians still have access to a decent amount of strawberries. read more

According to Sjraar Hulsman of Frankort & Koning from Venlo, the supply peaks that sometimes occur in the strawberry market in October are absent this year. "There is sufficient product available on the market to meet customer demand, and the supply is well balanced with demand. read more

Długo oczekiwani producenci i eksporterzy truskawek w Egipcie wreszcie mają organizację, która ich łączy. Rada Producentów i Eksporterów Truskawek została utworzona w tym miesiącu, pomimo że Egipt był jednym z wiodących producentów i eksporterów świeżych i mrożonych truskawek przez wiele lat. read more

Ceny truskawek sięgające nieba z września są teraz za nami. "Wolumen trochę wzrósł, ale wciąż pracujemy przy solidnych cenach. Nawet mniejsze truskawki sprzedają się dobrze, więc możemy powiedzieć, że mamy całkiem przyzwoitą jesień do tej pory" - mówi Philip Van Overbeke z firmy Maatschap Van Overbeke. read more

Satisfaction from the Italian Consortium of Nurserymen who participated in Fruit Attraction 2024. The Italian Consortium of Nurserymen, specialized for over forty years in the genetic improvement of apple and strawberry, presented in Madrid the latest innovations and the results of ongoing research projects. In addition to that, read more

Z chorobami układu sercowo-naczyniowego wciąż będącymi główną przyczyną zgonów na całym świecie, nowe badanie podkreśliło truskawki jako naturalny i pyszny sposób wspierania zdrowia serca oraz regulowania poziomu cholesterolu. Badania te ujawniły znaczące korzyści zdrowotne związane z regularnym spożywaniem truskawek. read more

Hydroponic cultivation is proving to be a very efficient option for growing strawberries, not only for fruit production but also for producing seedlings. Moreover, it has become an increasingly attractive option, especially now that the European Union is banning disinfectants from the market. read more

The UK's strawberry season experienced its typical highs and lows throughout the summer, with the mild, overcast weather resulting in very good brix levels. "June was good, but we struggled for three weeks in August due to oversupply and low demand," said Sandy Booth from New Forest Fruit. read more

"We are currently distributing fresh plants of NSG strawberry varieties to growers in southern Italy. These varieties are among our most popular. Transplanting began at the start of October and will continue until the end of the month. Rooted cuttings, on the other hand, have already been planted." read more

Strawberry growers around the world have been facing a hot summer, which has resulted in heightened pressure from cyclamen mites on infected plants. This is what Kars Vreeswijk from Moleda observed during his visits to several farms on different continents in August. Several strawberry plant nurseries and growers are... read more

Dawid Janiak, a farmer from Wielkopolska, assesses this year's harvest on his farm as satisfactory. The first 'Karima' strawberry plants were planted at the end of February to stagger fruiting. Fruit selling prices were higher this year than read more

During one of the conference panels focused on "Sales," attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the current requirements set by retail networks. This information will be presented by Andrzej Łukijańczuk from Agronom Berries, which is currently. read more

DiMuto has announced a strategic expansion of its operations in Mexico, focusing on the fresh strawberries and dry vegetables sector. By partnering with a global produce distributor in the United States, DiMuto is set to revolutionize the digital transformation of the fresh produce supply chain. Leveraging its expertise and technology, DiMuto aims to enhance traceability and transparency in the industry. read more

The Association of Producers and Exporters of Strawberries of Huelva, Freshuelva, reported that the sector has completed the 2023-2024 campaign with a total production of 221,412 tons of strawberries, representing a 9% decrease compared to the previous campaign. These data reflect a read more

"We have not automated our processes yet, as our current system is most effective for the crops we are currently cultivating. However, our research and development in strawberries has shown promising results. Bustanica, with a daily production capacity of 3 tons of lettuce at full scale, is currently focusing on leafy greens and continues to rely on manual processes to maintain quality." read more

Rafał Popławski, a strawberry producer from Czerwińsk, assessed that the season was characterized by very capricious weather, but nevertheless, in his opinion, it was one of the best seasons for everbearing strawberries grown in tunnels and gutters. In the hollows read more