Strawberries

At Genson Quality Plants' new tray field in Canada, Sjef Smits looks out over the rows of Karima variety strawberry plants with satisfaction. The Karima variety is relatively unknown in North America. "Things are going well," he concludes. This achievement is significant, given the rapid growth in the North American market. read more

Belgian exporter Demargro already offers a diverse selection of fruits and vegetables, with a focus on strawberries, pears, and tomatoes. However, the company is currently looking to expand its range by introducing new products and exploring innovative packaging options for berries to enhance quality and prolong shelf life. read more

"Francois Myburgh from Bet-El Fruit says, 'It seems like we could send two, maybe three shipments to Europe before 17 December.' The company is currently concentrating on providing European customers with grapes and strawberries. He mentions that this time is typically known for its high demand for grapes." read more

Currently, the total area of tunnels used for raspberry cultivation in Poland exceeds 1000 hectares, and this trend is continuously increasing. It is estimated that an additional 200 hectares of new tunnels (for raspberry and strawberry cultivation) will be established in the upcoming year, which is a positive signal for the industry. read more

Managing the shelf life of fruit and vegetable products is essential to avoid waste and provide optimal products to consumers. This was the idea of Laura Rabasco, Francisco Jiménez, Arícia Possas, and Fernando Pérez, researchers from the HIBRO group at the University of Córdoba. read more

Enjoy Dolce Frutta (click here for more information) is a European campaign designed to promote fresh fruit made in the EU, highlighting the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of products such as strawberries, kiwi, clementines, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. The project is aimed at... read more

Agromartín is a leading producer of high-quality strawberries and stone fruits from Huelva, Spain. The family-owned company was founded over 40 years ago and exclusively produces the strawberry variety "Candela" and the nectarine variety "Early" for Port International. read more

Armonia will launch in Italy the European communication campaign Enjoy Sweet Fruits, targeting consumers in our country and in Germany. The focus will be on promoting products such as strawberries, kiwis, clementines, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. The aim is to improve competitiveness in this sector. read more

Po przeżyciu huraganów Helene i Milton z rzędu, producenci truskawek z Florydy pokazują odporność, przygotowując się do sezonu od grudnia do kwietnia. Kenneth Parker, dyrektor wykonawczy Stowarzyszenia Producentów Truskawek z Florydy, regularnie współpracuje z Uniwersytetem Florydzkim. read more

Opierając się na technologii non-inwazyjnej, grupa badawcza z Uniwersytetu w Kordobie stworzyła narzędzie zapewniające optymalną jakość truskawek i minimalizujące marnotrawstwo żywności. W 2019 roku, według danych ONZ, na świecie wyrzucono 930 milionów ton jedzenia. Te straty występują w różnych fazach... read more

A recent study conducted by Freshuelva and the University of Huelva focuses on the potential beneficial effects of consuming strawberries for reducing menstrual disorders, as reported by fruitnet.com. read more

The harvest of the very first strawberries has already begun in Greece, with the products being exported directly, according to Mr. Antonis Arvanitakis, the owner of the strawberry exporting company Arvanitakis Fruits. "There is a very high demand from European supermarket chains, especially. read more

Berry Hill and Nursery Hill are revolutionizing the strawberry production for the U.S. market. They conduct mother plant production on 12 hectares of high-tech greenhouse at Berry Hill and 7 hectares at Nursery Hill. Their goal is to grow the highest quality strawberries in an... read more

In particular, Castilla y León, as stated by the councilor, with 35 strawberry plant nurseries and an area of 1,500 hectares, is the top producer in Europe with around 950 million plants per year. read more

A neighboring greenhouse recently went up for sale, catching the interest of strawberry grower Hendrik Satter from Starberry in Nieuwaal. When he had the chance to acquire the adjacent Artisan orchid greenhouse, he didn't hesitate. After reaching an agreement, the expansion was celebrated last week. read more