Strawberries

The Association of French Strawberry Producers held its Annual General Meeting on November 23rd and 24th in the Lot-et-Garonne department. The various topics discussed at the event include a name change, a review of 2023, the supply of plant material, phytosanitary products, varietal research,
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Producers in Huelva have devoted a total of 11,243 hectares to berry production for the 2023/2024 campaign. That is 4.75% less than the 11,802 hectares of berries planted last year. read more

The new FD Berries US Farm in Sebring, Florida has started with their first harvest to supply a market in high demand. The new US farm of 100 acres (40 hectares) of blueberries and strawberries was started by Sam Ahilan, CEO of FD Berries and his team following successful farming operations in
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Berry plantings in the province of Huelva will total 11,243ha for the 2023/24 campaign according to Huelvan berry association Freshuelva. This represents a decline of 4.75 per cent compared to the previous season. read more

Strawberries and small fruits from Basilicata have been making their debut in the wholesale markets since mid-November: we have dedicated an in-depth report from Bergamo, where Federico Fapanni, salesman of the company Ortobergamo, told IFN about the trend of these references to date. read more

It's currently all hands on deck in the Egyptian strawberry sector. Insufficient Dutch and Belgian supplies means the United Kingdom has turned to Southern Europe and Egypt for produce. "The days are long and the nights short, but if the strawberries don't come now, they never will," begins
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The planting phase of red berries in the province of Huelva shows a total planted area in the province of Huelva of 11,243 hectares for the 2023/2024 season, a decrease of 4.75% compared to the 11,802 hectares of berries planted last year. The
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The strawberry campaign kicked off recently in Huelva, Europe's largest berry supplier during the winter and spring, and all eyes there are set on the sky, given the severe water shortage in the area, which could have a major impact on the production, with the entry into force of restrictions on
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"Although volumes are still limited, we are processing around 7 thousand punnets a day, most of which with the distributor brand. We supply around twenty supermarkets in general but while, up until last year, only one or two chains preferred branded products, the figure has doubled over the past
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The UK strawberry trade has experienced a crazy couple of months. The main UK production finished early, and lower Dutch volumes led to high prices for the longest period in many years, according to the Freshplaza. read more

According to EastFruit, Egypt has become the top exporter of frozen vegetables, fruits and berries to the EU market in 2022, surpassing its competitors in both quantity and quality. Egypt has also achieved a remarkable feat of exporting more frozen products to the EU from January to September
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High prices were recorded yesterday at the fruit and vegetable market in Bergamoren for citrus and winter fruits. Tarocco oranges and strawberries dominate the ranking, while clementines are more variable. Here is an analysis of the situation with photos and quotations of the day; read more

Many New Zealanders may be able to include more fruit and vegetables on their festive menus thanks to a significant drop in the cost of produce. read more

Strawberry harvesting is underway in Florida following a start near the end of November. At Guynn Family Produce Sales Inc., Gary Guynn says his farms are a bit behind in harvest though other growers have started picking more volume. “The cool weather is keeping Florida a bit slower than usual
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Under the "Own Orchard" program, over 73 hectares of blueberry plantations have been established, the largest among all Ukrainian regions participating in the support program. read more

Producers of winter strawberries have always had difficulty achieving the highest window prices when growing in tunnels as well as on open fields due to the impact of hot weather. High temperatures have caused delays in transplanting in the late summer. In addition, the arrival of summer heat
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The EU produces a wide range of fruit, berries and read more

Since mid-November, the cucumber price has been dropping. Last week, the average price at the auctions of the Union of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives (VBT) fell below the five-year average. The unit price is at 48.10 euro cents. The lettuce price is also dropping, for the first time in
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Driscoll’s is gearing up for the upcoming Sweetest Batch strawberry season with the Tasmanian-grown berries set to hit Australian shelves in December 2023. read more