Strawberries

Wireworms are currently not subject to mandatory control measures. As we can see, it only took a few years for the problem of leaf nematodes, which was nearly resolved, to resurface. Many producers are struggling with this issue this season, having acquired this pest along with their purchases. read more

Packing soft fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries often presents challenges that many producers and packaging companies find difficult to overcome. Let's analyze the three main problems with packing soft fruits and identify solutions to make the process easier. read more

Despite the unfavorable weather conditions for strawberries, many field plantations have already entered the fruiting phase. This is a crucial time to focus on building the quality and durability of the fruits. Recommendations for strawberry cultivation in the ground were presented to us by Grzegorz Zelek from Timac Agro Polska. read more

On Friday, May 16, 2025, at the farm "Kozacka Truskawka" belonging to Konrad Kozakiewicz in Michałowo near Płońsk, the Tunnel Inspirations 2025 event dedicated to modern raspberry cultivation technology under cover took place. The event was organized by the company. read more

Although the calendars indicate mid-May, the weather more resembles the beginning of April. Cold temperatures, frosts, and unpredictable weather not only seriously complicate the lives of strawberry growers but also deter buyers. On Friday, May 16, we visited the Municipal Market. read more

In advance, they planted the new raised beds with great enthusiasm and eagerness, with a colorful selection of herbs, fruits, and vegetables - including strawberries, tomatoes, mini cucumbers, lavender, edible flowers, salads, and more, according to the Landgard Foundation. read more

The quality of strawberries is a result of protection and fertilization at various stages of the vegetative cycle. It is important to remember that during the key period of fruiting, it is necessary to provide the crop with the right composition of micro and macro elements as well as other substances. read more

Piper Cherries, located in Kent, is gearing up for the start of the English cherry season. Rachel Piper mentioned that everything is going well so far. The family grows cherries on a 12-hectare farm, along with strawberries and pears on other sites. "It seems like we will have a slightly early harvest this year," said Rachel. read more

There are those who make luxury their specialty, even in the fruit and vegetable sector: we are talking about the Japanese brand Elly Amai. We had already talked about it when the brand launched Erewhon in US supermarkets, a strawberry priced at $19 each (click here for more details). read more

"Simon Schumacher, spokesperson for the Association of South German Asparagus and Strawberry, mentioned that the asparagus season had a slow start due to cold weather, but with a few weeks of sunny days, the demand for asparagus has increased along with the rising temperatures." read more

Znany hodowca jagód z Kenta, Hugh Lowe Farms, eksploruje nowy sposób wykorzystania energii słonecznej w uprawie truskawek i malin dzięki swojemu projektowi „Electric Berry”.

Renowned Kent berry grower Hugh Lowe Farms is exploring a new way of using solar power in strawberry and raspberry cultivation through its ‘Electric Berry’ project. read more

Waitrose has introduced a limited-edition range of British King Strawberries, which are twice the size of the retailer's regular berry selection. read more

Berry marketer Driscoll's is confident that it can reverse an April court decision that ruled in favor of California Berry Cultivars (CBC). Driscoll's continues to accuse CBC of illegally using patented strawberry varieties in its breeding program. read more

A Market Orientation Mission to the Netherlands for Ukrainian companies in the (organic) frozen berry industry has been announced. The main products for this mission are strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants, and blueberries. The mission will take place from Tuesday, the 20th to... read more

Morocco's berry sector has been growing rapidly in recent years. The country has positioned itself among the world's largest suppliers of raspberries and blueberries, as well as strawberries. This growth has been accompanied by the success of companies like iBerry, which has played a significant role in this expansion. read more

Driscoll's has submitted a protective appeal contesting the recent summary judgment decision made by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District in favor of California Berry Cultivars (CBC). This appeal underscores Driscoll's dedication to protecting its intellectual property, including its patented technology. read more

This year's spring has brought many challenges to strawberry growers. In the production regions, we observe significant differences in the condition of plants on plantations. Some plots have suffered significantly due to frosts, while others have fared better due to better plant preparation or more. read more

"Gardener Harm Nöhre from Lehrte explains, 'Varieties with a particularly sweet and aromatic taste are only able to be stored for a short period of time.' In doing so, he also highlights the greatest advantage of local fruits over imports: 'Freshly picked, they taste..." read more