Strawberries

With the end of the Italian common clementine campaign, demand has shifted to Sicilian mandarins. The sale of the Sabrosa strawberry from Basilicata has begun. Demand is low for various productions such as radicchio, zucchinis, tomatoes, eggplants, and lettuces. Prices are plummeting. read more

The major European producers of strawberries and small fruits - in decreasing order Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal - will request to engage in direct dialogue with European institutions to finally define a common policy for this sector that harmonizes foremost. read more

Wholesale markets are trying to overcome the typical slowdown phase of the period by focusing on seasonal products such as citrus fruits and strawberries. In this context, the Catanzaro Agri-Food Center confirms its strategic role as a reference point for the distribution of these products. read more

The largest European producers of strawberries and small fruits - in descending order Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal - will request direct dialogue with European institutions to define a common policy for the sector that harmonizes primarily within the EU. read more

Despite the rains in the region last week, the supply of strawberries from southern California remains good. "We have been cleaning up the fields after the recent rains. Production was slowed in the last couple of weeks in southern California, but overall we are on track for the expected volume," says. read more

In the first twelve months, thousands of people were reached by the project which aims to highlight the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of strawberries, kiwis, clementines, mandarins, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. Enjoy Dolce Frutta is targeted towards... read more

Zbiory truskawek w Santa Maria, Kalifornia będą minimalne do końca tego tygodnia. "Nasz plantator mówi, że wciąż uzupełniają swoje zapasy meksykańskim owocem i prawdopodobnie będą to robić do końca tygodnia" - mówi Cathy Gomez z firmy Markon. "Oczekują, że osiągną pełną wydajność w Santa Maria". read more

Valentine's Day promotions dazzled shoppers with vibrant displays of sweet and savory treats and stunning arrays of floral arrangements. Valentine's classics such as raspberries, cherries, strawberries, asparagus, and grapes were plentiful. Several flyers featured dedicated sections for romantic meals. read more

The now Greek strawberry brand Fruiton, under the management of Arvanitakis Fruits, made its debut as an exhibitor at the 2025 Fruit Logistica International Fruit and Vegetable Trade Fair. "Our participation was a success, with the elegantly designed brand adorning our company's strawberries being well received." read more

The annual meeting of the European Contact Group on Strawberries began yesterday afternoon, bringing together representatives of producer associations, exporters, and government officials from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. read more

Time for the first balance sheet for Enjoy Dolce Frutta, the European campaign of Op Armonia that promotes fresh fruit made in the EU, such as strawberries, kiwis, clementines, nectarines, cherries, grapes, and mandarins. The first year has concluded, full of diverse initiatives and aimed at read more

The partnership that was signed last August between Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) and the two Indian companies Mahaberry Private Limited and 8 Berries Farm & Nursery Private, is gaining strength. This partnership has become so strong that a local delegation consisting of Sunil Bhilare and Srinivasan Pillai - respectively read more

The new campaign for agretti has started, with the first arrivals for the Sabrosa Lucana strawberry. The commercialization of oranges continues, with a preference for smaller sizes. There is an increasing demand for cauliflower and broccoli. The campaign for common clementines from the South is coming to an end. read more

A strawberry-picking robot based on artificial intelligence algorithms has been created by experts from the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The robot identifies and harvests only ripe

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Strawberry producers in Mexico are expanding their cultivation areas and implementing modern technologies to maximize productivity and efficiency of the designated cultivation area. Investments are being made towards cultivation under cover. read more

Researchers at Nagoya University and engineers at NARO in Japan have apparently discovered a method to "manage the quality of strawberries," enabling them to regulate the ripeness of each fruit without any interference, as reported on francetvinfo.fr. According to the conducted experiments, fruits with the read more

On the occasion of Valentine's Day, BMTI conducted an analysis on the wholesale prices of the most commonly requested products, based on the data collected from the wholesale markets of the Italmercati Network. read more

The campaign promoting strawberries has just begun at Op Primo Sole in Montescaglioso (MT). "We can confirm the excellent quality of the fruit and the increased demand this week due to Valentine's Day, which is always a significant occasion for consumption, especially of strawberries," says. read more

Strawberries, especially those from Basilicata, Italy's main specialized growing region, are attracting exceptional interest. Operators have confirmed a strong demand from all sales channels. Giovanni Passarelli (pictured above), owner of the firm of the same name in Scanzano Jonico (Matera), is one of the key figures in this industry. read more

Today is Valentine's Day, the holiday of lovers, and even the fruit and vegetable sector seizes the opportunity to celebrate this event. This is demonstrated by the themed decorations we have observed in various chains of organized retail in recent days. Among the most scenic displays... read more