Strawberries

Strawberry flowering period is one of the most crucial moments in the entire production season. It is now that not only the size of the yield is determined, but above all, the quality and healthiness of the fruits. With the current weather anomalies and frequent rainfall

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In the implementation farm carrying out the "Strawberry Inspirations" project, solutions are being tested to help strawberry growers in running a modern and stable production. One of the key elements of the technology presented on the plantation is the variety read more

Magdalena and Mateusz Włodarczyk's farm is implementing the "Strawberry Inspirations" project, which involves ongoing analysis of the condition of the plantation and the effectiveness of fertilization and biostimulation programs. This year's season presents challenges from the very beginning. read more

The fifth issue of "The Strawberry Patch" this year has an exceptionally international character. We take you to leading farms and production centers in the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany, where we showcase modern strawberry cultivation technologies and trends. read more

There is currently a clear battle for the consumer on the store shelves. On one hand, the first Polish strawberries from tunnel cultivation are appearing, while on the other hand, imported fruits – mainly from Spain and Greece – continue to dominate. Although domestic strawberries stand out in terms of taste, read more

Several major UK retailers are increasing their support for British-grown strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries this season as growers continue to face challenges from labor, energy, and production costs. Retailers are enhancing their domestic sourcing programs through long-term commitments. read more

The strawberry vertical farm operator Oishii has announced its intention to increase its year-round production capacity, invest in robotics, develop new product formats, and further invest in research and development. This follows the successful securing of $150 million in new Series C funding. read more

Farmers in Florida's $500 million-a-year strawberry industry recently completed a season, and already the next one is looming. Scientists are predicting a high likelihood of a strawberry disease due to the projected El Niño. An El Niño is forecasted for the upcoming hurricane season. read more

Despite an international scenario still marked by the instability of energy costs and logistics, which has driven food prices up across Europe, the Roman market is experiencing a return to acceptable and pre-holiday prices. read more

In the Roztocze region, the harvest of early organic strawberries is currently taking place. In farms that have recently focused on production under cover, the first larger batches of fruit are already reaching the market - both for direct sale and for distribution to retail chains. read more

In the 19th week of the year, there was a clear increase in the availability of strawberries on the German wholesale market, resulting in price drops across practically all main supply directions. According to the latest report from the German Federal Office for Agriculture and Food read more

The new strawberry season looks promising. This is according to Geert Neerinck of Neegro. "Warm, sunny days followed by cool nights benefit flavour development. The strawberries build up sugars during the day, only to transfer these flavors into the fruit at night. The cool nights give the read more

The story of Michał and Urszula Stasiak's farm in Sarbinowo near Poznań is an example of a conscious transformation of strawberry production - from traditional soil cultivation to increasingly technologically advanced tunnel production. Decisions made over the past few years. read more

Marks & Spencer will start selling strawberries grown in Co. Armagh in its 22 Northern Ireland stores from 12 May through a new collaboration with O'Malley Berry Co. Grower Tim O'Malley started strawberry production in May 2024 with a glasshouse-based operation. Since teaming up with M&S, the... read more

The Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (UNALM) and ProFresas will host the 1st International Strawberry Congress - Peru 2026 on September 4. The event will be held in the main auditorium of the university in Lima and will gather national and international stakeholders from the strawberry industry. read more

Wholesale fruit prices in the UK showed varying movement this week, with some apple varieties experiencing higher prices, while strawberries and asparagus saw a decrease. Among apples, Braeburn had the biggest price increase, going up by 13 per cent compared to the previous week, with an average price of £1.46/kg. read more