Strawberries

Hydroponic cultivation is proving to be a very efficient option for growing strawberries, not only for fruit production but also for producing seedlings. Moreover, it has become an increasingly attractive option, especially now that the European Union is banning disinfectants from the market. read more

The UK's strawberry season experienced its typical highs and lows throughout the summer, with the mild, overcast weather resulting in very good brix levels. "June was good, but we struggled for three weeks in August due to oversupply and low demand," said Sandy Booth from New Forest Fruit. read more

"We are currently distributing fresh plants of NSG strawberry varieties to growers in southern Italy. These varieties are among our most popular. Transplanting began at the start of October and will continue until the end of the month. Rooted cuttings, on the other hand, have already been planted." read more

Strawberry growers around the world have been facing a hot summer, which has resulted in heightened pressure from cyclamen mites on infected plants. This is what Kars Vreeswijk from Moleda observed during his visits to several farms on different continents in August. Several strawberry plant nurseries and growers are... read more

Dawid Janiak, a farmer from Wielkopolska, assesses this year's harvest on his farm as satisfactory. The first 'Karima' strawberry plants were planted at the end of February to stagger fruiting. Fruit selling prices were higher this year than read more

During one of the conference panels focused on "Sales," attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the current requirements set by retail networks. This information will be presented by Andrzej Łukijańczuk from Agronom Berries, which is currently. read more

DiMuto has announced a strategic expansion of its operations in Mexico, focusing on the fresh strawberries and dry vegetables sector. By partnering with a global produce distributor in the United States, DiMuto is set to revolutionize the digital transformation of the fresh produce supply chain. Leveraging its expertise and technology, DiMuto aims to enhance traceability and transparency in the industry. read more

The Association of Producers and Exporters of Strawberries of Huelva, Freshuelva, reported that the sector has completed the 2023-2024 campaign with a total production of 221,412 tons of strawberries, representing a 9% decrease compared to the previous campaign. These data reflect a read more

"We have not automated our processes yet, as our current system is most effective for the crops we are currently cultivating. However, our research and development in strawberries has shown promising results. Bustanica, with a daily production capacity of 3 tons of lettuce at full scale, is currently focusing on leafy greens and continues to rely on manual processes to maintain quality." read more

Rafał Popławski, a strawberry producer from Czerwińsk, assessed that the season was characterized by very capricious weather, but nevertheless, in his opinion, it was one of the best seasons for everbearing strawberries grown in tunnels and gutters. In the hollows read more

In the United States, specifically in Virginia, Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the world of agriculture by creating "towers" of strawberries that grow independently of weather conditions and season. These structures, over ten meters high, enable the production of read more

Until recently, Poland was perceived as the number one country in Europe in the production of berries for processing purposes. This was true for strawberries, raspberries, and most notably blackcurrants and aronia berries. However, the situation is rapidly changing now. read more

The North American marketer Mastronardi Produce has expanded its Sunset brand range by introducing a premium strawberry called Wow Utopia. read more

The Inspire strawberry from The Greenery stands out as a top-tier product. "I am very pleased to have the Inspire," says Ton de Weerdt, Manager of Quality Control at The Greenery. "This strawberry is of excellent quality." Is it flawless? Not quite perfect yet, but it excels when compared to others... read more

Currently, robots equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) have already made their way into the industry, reported Rempt at this year's annual meeting of the Society for Agricultural Economics and Social Sciences (GEWISOLA) in Gießen. This is particularly evident in Asian textile factories. read more

Koppert has presented at Fruit Attraction its first biological control strategy for thrips belonging to the genus Scirtothrips, especially Scirtothrips

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The raspberry campaign has already started for the second-degree cooperative Onubafruit, from Huelva, one of the leading companies in the production and export of berries. They are also finishing planting strawberry plants and will soon begin their extra-early blueberry program. read more

A climate-resistant pear variety, an early-harvesting apple, and sustainability-focused innovations in strawberries are some of the new developments that Italian fruit breeder CIV will present at Fruit Attraction in Madrid this week as it marks its 40th anniversary. read more

SUNSET® will showcase a high-quality strawberry variety at IFPA's 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show. The WOW® Utopia™ Strawberries were created using innovative breeding and cultivation methods. These greenhouse-grown, non-GMO berries offer a perfect balance of sweetness and juiciness. read more

Sezon truskawek w Egipcie rozpoczyna się niedługo, w listopadzie. Sektor nadal boryka się z czynnikami klimatycznymi i ekonomicznymi, które szczególnie wpływają na świeże truskawki. Elsayed Elgohary, właściciel Marvel Farm, komentuje: "W przyszłym sezonie będzie mniej świeżych truskawek z". read more