Strawberries

Everyone knows cold temperatures are what mostly stimulate the consumption of citrus fruit, though the trend of these first few days seems positive for the first clementines. read more

Fifteen years ago, Wim de Weert moved from the Netherlands to Portugal to run a strawberry farm (Rei de Morangos) ten kilometers north of Faro. "Originally, we grew the plants and sold them to Portuguese growers, but not much came of our advice. So, we started cultivating strawberries
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Storm Bernard, which hit the Spanish province of Huelva last Sunday, has caused significant damage to the berry sector, with raspberries being the most affected product. The Association of Producers and Exporters of Strawberries and Berries from Huelva (Freshuelva) estimates that about 2,000
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New Zealand-based ag-tech company Bluelab and its partner Excel Seeds have unveiled a new collaboration with Malaysian government-backed think-tank, MIGHT (Market-Driven Technological Partnership), and energy innovators Wasavé, that will see strawberries grown in a liquefied natural gas
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The median price for a kilogram of vine tomatoes increased to just under 2 euros per kilogram last week. This puts the price at a higher level than the already high prices recorded at the same time in 2022. Prices for loose tomatoes are also rising, although not as much. read more

In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers investigated whether strawberry supplementation mitigates the risk for late-life dementia in middle-aged people. In the study, researchers investigated the effects of a 12-week strawberry supplement regimen on neurocognitive and
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Last week marked a supply turnabout in the Dutch and Belgian strawberry markets. "The generally cold nights and low temperatures mean early fall crops are entering their final phase, so volumes are decreasing significantly. That could lead to trade and price pressure in November," begins Michiel
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According to IFA president Tim Cullinan, the exclusion of the mushroom sector from the Horticulture Crisis fund is beyond belief. On Tuesday, the Department of Agriculture announced that the scheme is now open for applications with eligible framers set to receive a once-off payment in January
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As fall sets in with storms, showers, and strong wind gusts, these fresh fruity popsicles are a treat not limited by changing seasons. On the Portuguese island of Madeira, an ice cream shop in the city of Funchal manages to capture summer with beautiful popsicles that exude freshness and flavor. read more

Moroccan berry producer iBerry says it will add blackberries to its portfolio of berries, as it embarks on its second decade in business. read more

According to initial forecasts, about 330 million strawberry plants will be planted throughout October, an average of about 9 million seedlings per day. These will be the plants yielding the fruit that will be supplied in the coming months in the European market. read more

Ontario-based indoor hydroponic strawberry farm, Ever Tru Farms, is set to debut in the US market with a new venture in Kentucky. After acquiring AppHarvest's vast 30-acre berry farm in Somerset, Kentucky, Bosch Growers, based in the Netherlands, will partner with Ever Tru Farms to distribute
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Both loose tomato and TOV average prices rose sharply last week at the Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives Association's auctions. Cucumber prices fell for the second consecutive week, while bell pepper prices remain stable across the board. read more

Strawberry supplies from Santa Maria-Oxnard, California are just getting into peak harvest. “These are planted in late May and the volume is not that heavy for the crop but it is peaking. It’ll continue through the first of the year, barring any rains that come in. Our rainy season usually
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"Our current farm's capacity is maxed out, and there's an increasing demand for our produce: we are able to sell more berries and other crops than we can produce. This expansion aims to cater to existing and potential partners. Depending on the space allocated for each crop, we can optimize
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New Zealand-based ag-tech company Bluelab – with partner Excel Seeds – has announced a new collaboration Malaysian government-backed think-tank, MIGHT (Market-Driven Technological Partnership), and energy innovators Wasavé, that will see strawberries grown in a liquefied natural gas
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'Politicians in the kitchen against inflation', this is the curious title of a recent episode of Porta a Porta that caught my attention to such an extent that I decided to watch the recording. I had a chance to watch it over the weekend and I confess that I was baffled (for
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Earlier this year, the first harvest of Savorries sweet strawberry tomatoes took place in Ontario, Canada. It’s a tomato shaped like a strawberry. “In just a short amount of time, Savorries have already made a big impact on consumers,” says Danny Mucci, Managing Partner with Mucci Farms.
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Vineyards are the fastest-growing edible agricultural crop sector in England, according to recent statistics issued by Defra. read more

Another company exhibiting at the 15th edition of Fruit Attraction 2023 was NSG, a research and testing company active in the strawberry and small fruit sector. For the Italian company, this is the fourth year in a row that it has participated in this important international event. As a partner
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