Strawberries

Ostatnie dane cenowe z Departamentu ds. Środowiska, Żywności i Obszarów Wiejskich (DEFRA) ujawniają znaczące wahania cen kilku świeżych produktów spożywczych w Wielkiej Brytanii. Wśród nich cena "Innych jabłek późnych sezonów" spadła z średniej wartości 1,73 funta za kilogram w poprzednim tygodniu. read more

The domestic strawberry sales season is gaining momentum. There are already more and more excellent quality fruits available for sale, harvested in greenhouses since the first days of April, or in tunnels in larger quantities as early as the first days of May. Quality is... read more

The development of the current berry season in Huelva has been affected by adverse weather conditions, but the Cupla variety has still been producing good results. Despite strawberries being the most prominent product in terms of volume for Cuna de Platero, the company, which works with [...] read more

Hugh Lowe Farms in Kent, run by the Regan family for five generations, is investigating the use of solar technology in the cultivation of strawberries and raspberries through the "Electric Berry" project. In partnership with Polysolar Ltd and researchers from the University of Greenwich, the farm has read more

Driscoll's, a family-owned berry producer, has opened its new consolidated UK headquarters in Linton, near Maidstone. The US-based company, renowned for specializing in "fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries," has set up Europe's largest dedicated berry. read more

The fresh produce currently mostly comes from protected cultivation, such as greenhouses and plastic tunnels. According to experts from the LWK (Agricultural Chamber) specializing in berry fruits, a normal strawberry season with good quality is expected. In the main cultivation area in Lower Saxony, read more

A plentiful harvest of California strawberries has been delivered to California Giant Berry Farms, as the company announces large quantities of its main product. The company's high yields and abundance of high-quality fruit guarantee peak promotional volumes of California strawberries. read more

'Rumba' is still one of the most important varieties of strawberries. Unfortunately, emerging cultivation problems could change this situation. Looking back a few seasons, it seemed to be the most promising variety, enjoying a lot of interest. read more

Do marca 2025 roku, import chińskich truskawek do Rosji osiągnął wartość 3,4 miliona dolarów, zgodnie z danymi celnymi Chińskiej Republiki Ludowej. Pozycjonuje to Rosję jako głównego konsumenta tych owoców, wyprzedzając Wietnam, poprzedniego lidera. Według RIA Novosti, oznacza to podwojenie wartości importu z lutego. read more

After the cool first half of May, many strawberry growers decide to remove the agrofibre from their plantations. Although it served its protective purpose during frosts, leaving it on for a few more days could lead to a variety of complications. read more

The first Lithuanian-grown strawberries of the year are being harvested in greenhouses, marking the start of the 2025 strawberry season. The cooler spring weather is impacting yields, causing prices to remain high. In Anykščiai, the Anykščių Daržovės farm started picking strawberries in early May, about a week earlier than usual. read more

Crocus Labs has announced a notable increase in energy efficiency during a vertical strawberry trial using their adaptive LED lighting system. The Berlin-based research firm partnered with a Japanese breeder to conduct tests on a premium strawberry variety, with the goal of enhancing flavor and yield. read more

With the beginning of May, the first strawberries started to appear on stalls and in markets. Some are shiny, perfectly red, neatly arranged in plastic boxes. Others are slightly smaller, soft, sometimes with discoloration. Some are labeled as "Spain" or read more

In the Strawberry Inspirations project, conducted at the plantation in Hornigi, after several frosty nights the nonwoven fabric was finally removed. Although it effectively protected the plants from temperature drops for a long time, its presence has consequences. After uncovering... read more

After a few weeks of nice sunny weather, Fife Fruits, based in Cupar, Fife, are on the verge of starting to pick the first strawberries of the season. "The weather has been pretty good over the last few days. We haven't had the highest temperatures, but it has been so much better than last year,". read more

The global strawberry market is currently experiencing different conditions in key producing regions. Some countries are enjoying high production levels and steady demand, while others are encountering obstacles such as weather disturbances, competition in the market, and changing consumer preferences. As the season continues, read more