Strawberries

A team of researchers from the Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology of Strawberry Group at the Andalusian Institute of Research and Training in Agriculture, Fisheries, Food, and

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Portugal: Aldi opens new supermarket in Parchal
German supermarket chain Aldi has opened a new two-storey store in Parchal, Lagoa, its 22nd in the Algarve. Located on Rua Infante de Sagres, in Parchal's new bustling commercial area, the supermarket boasts a 1,100sqm sales area, offering the usual... read more

The season for fresh strawberries from Egypt started with high prices, estimated to be double those of the previous season. However, just one to two weeks into the season, prices have dropped significantly. At the beginning of the season, growers were explaining the price hikes by pointing to a general increase in production. read more

Współczesne uprawy truskawek stają w obliczu znaczących wyzwań spowodowanych efektami zmian klimatycznych, co prowadzi do warunków nieprzewidywalnych i często stresujących dla roślin. Takie warunki obejmują nagłe zmiany temperatury, ekstremalne zjawiska pogodowe... read more

The Fruit and Vegetable Trade Fair, taking place for the third time at the Kielce Trade Fair grounds, is an important event for the horticultural industry. Nearly 400 exhibitors are waiting for the participants. During the fair, numerous conferences take place, providing opportunities for meetings and discussions on. read more

The booths of companies offering biological solutions dedicated to protecting berry plants were increasingly popular among visitors. Among them was Biobest, which offers growers systems for monitoring based on data from specialized cameras. read more

Freshuelva, the Association of Producers and Exporters of Huelva Strawberries, has moved this week to Tangier to select 1,300 female workers who will join the harvesting campaign.

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Freshuelva, the Association of Producers and Exporters of Strawberries from Huelva, traveled to Tangier this week to select 1,300 workers to join the province’s berry fruit harvesting campaign as part of the government’s recruitment drive. read more

Dane porównują "średnią" cenę bieżącego tygodnia z "średnią ceną poprzedniego tygodnia dla kilku owoców, ujawniając niewielkie i istotne wahania w niektórych odmianach. Wśród jabłek na przykład, jabłka odmiany Bramley's seedling zanotowały niewielki spadek, w porównaniu z bieżącym tygodniem. read more

During the first decade of the current century, Poland was the leading exporter of frozen strawberries. In the years 2011-2012, China emerged as a prominent player, and in the period of 2015-2016, Mexico held the largest market share. In 2018, Poland regained its position on the podium. read more

After the feast of the Immaculate Conception, we are approaching the Christmas holidays, which until last week did not seem to have much impact on sales. The scenario does not appear to have changed in the week that is about to end, as explained by. read more

Altogether 110 participants took the opportunity to inform themselves on-site or online, ask questions, and actively participate in discussions. Dr. Hans Schipper from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), head of the Southern German Climate Office, was present. read more

The Fraise de Plougastel association was established in 1998 and currently represents the 32 producers of this renowned French strawberry from the Finistère department. These producers cultivate the strawberries in various methods including hanging gardens, open-ground, conventional, and organic. Isabelle Lepage, the co-president of the association, provides an update on the advancements. read more

Slowly but surely, the strawberry market is starting to pick up, and during our visits to the fruit and vegetable departments of large retailers, we noticed products with enviable aesthetic characteristics that were not even betrayed by the taste: in short, if the morning is good, it shows from the beginning. read more

A family-owned farming business, Australian Strawberry Distributors, has been working with Woolworths since 1974 and was recently named Woolworths Fruit and Veg Trade Partner of the Year. Woolworths hosted its annual awards ceremony last week to celebrate the achievements and contributions of its various trade partners. read more

ICB Pharma presented a new catalog with previews of new products for the year 2025 during the event. Among them is the plant growth stimulator Alatis, which intensifies photosynthesis processes and foliar fertilizers. Another one is TriaBor, which provides boron and triacontanol. read more

The strawberry planting season in Morocco started late this year, but the weather conditions have led to an earlier-than-expected harvest. Amine Bennani, president of the Moroccan Association of Soft Fruit Producers, stated: "We have had warm temperatures recently, and all the plants, whether planted late or early, are now maturing." read more

The major "evil" plaguing agriculture, especially in southern regions, is drought. This is why the agricultural world is mobilizing to find solutions that limit water consumption. Among these, we find intermittent irrigation, which is used in the cultivation of strawberries. read more

Fatih Toger, owner of the Turkish strawberry producer Trida Global Co, stated that this year's Turkish strawberry season has seen an increase in production. He mentioned, "It has been about a month since we started the strawberry season, and the Turkish season is about to gain momentum. So far, everything is fine, the." read more

The cultivation area for strawberries is 6,432 hectares (+2%). However, this growth has been accompanied by challenges, such as the issue of soil disinfection in nurseries, which has led to high plant mortality after the initial planting. Therefore, read more