Strawberries

The piąty International Strawberry Congress odbędzie się w Antwerpii w dniach 17-20 września, zorganizowany przez belgijską spółdzielnię Hoogstraten. Konferencja oferuje unikalne połączenie strategii handlowej i badań naukowych, według organizatorów. "Poprzez ten kongres, dążymy do stworzenia... read more

The availability of fruits and vegetables year-round presents a challenge for UK-based horticulturists focused on sustainability. A gardening charity advocates for purchasing only seasonal produce in February to minimize food miles and reduce plastic packaging. While tomatoes and strawberries are... read more

Z mniejszą ilością truskawek w porównaniu do ubiegłego roku, popyt na truskawki przed Walentynkami wyglądał silny. "Popyt był dobry. Była duża aktywność świąteczna i ze względu na ogólny niedobór jagód, można by powiedzieć, że bez Walentynek w tym roku... read more

W tym sezonie plantatorzy jagód w hiszpańskiej prowincji Huelva ponownie zmierzą się z ograniczeniami w ilości nawadniania na poziomie 25% od początku kampanii. Choć jest to poprawa w porównaniu z 50% ograniczeniem, z jakim zmagali się w poprzednim sezonie, nadal stanowi to poważne wyzwanie dla sektora. read more

Fruits such as strawberries and raspberries have a short shelf life after being harvested. Just a few days of freshness on store shelves result in significant economic losses. Scientists from the State University

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Valentine's Day is just around the corner, a time when strawberries become the star of the fruit section in European supermarkets. The demand for strawberries remains high, while the supply, mainly coming from Spain at the moment, is still limited due to the impact of the cold weather. read more

Almost all the stores we visited on Thursday, February 13th already had strawberries on the shelves. The majority of fruits came from Egypt and Spain, but we also found strawberries from Morocco. They were available in various packaging sizes, ranging from 125g punnets to 340g packages. read more

The growth of Basilicata in the small fruits sector is evident to everyone. It all started with the strawberry boom, which quickly became the pride of the region and served as a driver for the cultivation of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries as well. read more

The first months of the year are historically challenging for wholesale markets, characterized by a decrease in demand after holiday expenses. The first weeks of February have also been no exception, with few exceptions such as strawberries and artichokes. read more

"This year, the Sicilian strawberry season started in November 2024 and will end around May 2025. The production is proceeding well and no particular difficulties or plant diseases have been reported," says Alessandro Arini, Sales Manager of the company 'I frutti del Sole,' located in Marsala. read more

Winter-spring weed control on a strawberry plantation read more

Podczas targów Fruit Logistica hodowca truskawek Fresh Forward świętował wprowadzenie nowej odmiany truskawek o nazwie Bachata. Hodowca, znany z odmian takich jak Fandango i Calinda, teraz wprowadza nową, premium odmianę truskawek do uprawy w Hiszpanii. Na zdjęciu Ronnie Kersten (z lewej) z partnerami. read more

Perishable fruits such as strawberries and raspberries have a limited postharvest lifespan, which often leads to economic losses due to their short shelf life in retail settings. Researchers from the Department of Dairy and Food Science at South Dakota State University are working to address this problem by read more

The strawberry season is in full swing, with positive prospects for producers, and leading an excellent supply chain is Coop Sole, one of the largest national producers in the sector. read more

At Fruit Logistica Enjoy Dolce Frutta promoted a late variety of mandarin. The promotion campaign for fresh fruit made in the EU, supported by Op Armonia and co-financed by the European Union, also encourages the seasonal consumption of strawberries, kiwis, clementines, and more. read more

In the webinar, three specialists will participate, sharing their knowledge about strawberry cultivation, particularly focusing on tunnel cultivation and cultivation under agricultural fleece. Here are our guests: read more

The production of blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries is projected to increase in 2025 due to growing demand both domestically and for export, improved access to water, the use of better plant varieties, and modernized agricultural techniques. However, blueberry production is expected to decrease in 2025 due to a shortened ... read more

Badania prowadzone przez Instytut Chemii São Carlos na Uniwersytecie São Paulo (IQSC-USP) doprowadziły do stworzenia jadalnej błony biologicznej z odpadów przemysłu rolniczego i rybackiego. Ta błona biologiczna może przedłużyć trwałość truskawek (Fragaria x ananassa Duch), zmniejszając utratę wagi i opóźniając. read more

Despite the continuous rains in Western Andalusia in recent weeks, the strawberry harvest and supply are proceeding as planned. "The first strawberries of the season ripened in the first days of December, and favorable temperatures have created excellent conditions for the fruit to develop the correct flavor". read more

The cultivation of strawberries under cover, like in glass greenhouses or plastic tunnels, is expanding in the Netherlands. This trend is not exclusive to the Netherlands, as covered strawberry cultivation is also gaining significance in neighboring countries. read more