Strawberries

Limited availability of strawberries due to the high temperature fluctuations which resulted in lower quantities in the markets. The artichoke campaign is in full swing, with baby artichokes taking the spotlight. Italian green beans are becoming more readily available. Significant price decrease for asparagus. Growing demand. read more

Mastronardi Produce is launching a special WOW® MOM Strawberry pack for Mother's Day. This limited-edition offering will feature the WOW brand's Dreamberry strawberries, a ruby red variety known for its classic strawberry flavor. The pack will also include the iconic "WOW" wordmark to emphasize the premium quality of the product. read more

Albania is investing in strawberry farming. This is evidenced by the increasing acreage dedicated to this fruit, currently amounting to 200 hectares. Reporting this news is the publication Fruitnet.com, which specifies that the development of the strawberry market has been primarily driven by. read more

Carmela Suriano is the EMEA director at Nova Siri Genetics, one of Europe's top breeding programs for strawberries and other berries that are well-suited to Mediterranean climates. read more

Varietal innovation can determine the fate of an entire sector, especially if it manages to overcome limits considered insurmountable up to that point. This is, in summary, the ambition of El Pinar Nursery & Fruits Co, a family-owned company with a history of over 40 years. read more

Besides the commercial outcomes, the ongoing strawberry campaign in southern Italy is viewed by experts as highly unusual in terms of agronomic and productivity aspects. In the first weeks of autumn, growers had to deal with significant issues related to weak plant rooting, leading to the need for repeated replacements. read more

W sezonie 2022/23 (trwającym od lipca do czerwca), Egipt zrobił znaczący krok w kierunku stania się głównym dostawcą świeżych truskawek dla Kazachstanu, zajmując trzecie miejsce, jak donosi EastFruit. Ponadto, obecne trendy sezonu 2023/24 sugerują, że Egipt jest dobrze pozycjonowany. read more

Interfresa, the Strawberry and Berry Inter-branch Association of Andalusia, has requested support from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food to formalize World Berry Day, celebrated on April 12. The association is seeking assistance from the Ministry to activate the necessary initiatives so that... read more

Dwa lata temu kampania truskawkowa była szczególnie wczesna, z pierwszymi owocami zbieranymi pod koniec lutego. W tym roku jest odwrotnie: kampania dopiero się zaczęła. "Rozpoczęliśmy kampanię pierwszego kwietnia. Na Wielkanoc mieliśmy nasze pierwsze paczki, ale ilości były... read more

W sezonie 2022/23 (trwający od lipca do czerwca), Egipt zrobił znaczący krok w stronę stania się głównym dostawcą świeżych truskawek dla Kazachstanu, zajmując trzecie miejsce, jak donosi EastFruit. Ponadto, obecne trendy sezonu 2023/24 sugerują, że Egipt jest dobrze usytuowany. read more

The growing demand for strawberries in Albania is driving an increase in strawberry cultivation, as producers are now focusing more on exporting to international markets. read more

The Strawberry Contact Group from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, gathered in Portugal, composed of representatives from producer and exporter associations, including Freshuelva-Fepex, and officials from their respective administrations, focused on innovation. read more

According to Alexandros Polydoropoulos, agronomist of Greek strawberry exporter Labidino SA, the strawberry season in Greece has been more positive than the previous year. "The Greek strawberry season is quite satisfying," he said. "The demand is higher than last year, and the entire strawberry sector in Greece is thriving." read more

The agronomist of the Greek strawberry exporter Labidino SA, Alexandros Polydoropoulos, reports that the current strawberry season in Greece has been more successful compared to the previous year. He states, "The Greek strawberry season has been quite satisfying. The demand is higher than last year, and the entire strawberry sector in." read more

13,825 workers hired abroad have arrived in the province of Huelva since January 19, 2024, to participate in the strawberry and berry campaign. Among them, there are 339 workers from Honduras, 62 from Ecuador, 508 from Colombia, and 12,916 from Morocco, with the latter group exclusively comprising women. read more

On the occasion of the celebration of World Red Fruits Day, which is celebrated tomorrow, Friday, April 12, the Interprofessional Association of Strawberries and Red Fruits of Andalusia, Interfresa, has presented a

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The Strawberry Contact Group, consisting of representatives from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, including producer and exporter associations such as Freshuelva-Fepex, is prioritizing technological innovation to address the impacts of climate change on red fruit production. During a meeting in Portugal, the read more

Fresh Del Monte enters the production and commercialization of small fruits under its own brand in Italy, starting from Sicily. Del Monte Italia will present the investment project in the Marsalese district during the third Strawberry and Small Fruits Symposium. read more

The Strawberry Contact Group, which includes representatives from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, as well as producer and exporter associations such as Freshuelva-Fepex, is prioritizing technological innovation to address the effects of climate change on red fruit production. During a meeting in Portugal, the read more

The weather conditions have been ideal for strawberry plants this year, with no frosty nights or storms. Even the prolonged rain and mild winter temperatures have not had a negative impact on the strawberry plants. They are mainly cultivated on raised mounds to prevent waterlogging and are well protected. read more