Strawberries

Pioneers of South African strawberry exports under the Garden of Eden Berries brand, Professional Horticultural Consulting (PHC) grows all of their strawberries in open soil on their six farms. These farms are located at various altitudes, with the lowest one being just ten meters above sea level in Brandwag, near Mossel Bay on the South Coast, where... read more

The downward trend in strawberry prices continues in the fresh produce market of Ukraine, according to price monitoring data from the EastFruit project. Growers are compelled to lower wholesale prices in this segment because of the rapid increase in the supply of strawberries, while the demand for them is also decreasing. read more

The growers in Southern Ontario have started harvesting field-grown strawberries. "This means that fresh strawberries are already available from the Niagara region and also the Chatham-Kent/Leamington area," says Morris Gervais of Barrie Hill Farms in Springwater, Ontario, pointing out that reports suggest a good yield. read more

"On May 1st, 2024, French strawberry production was estimated to be 76.3 million tons for the 2024 campaign. Production is expected to be similar to last year's, but this spring's unusual weather conditions have led to a slightly atypical production schedule. In April 2024, prices were 8% higher." read more

Inspectors from Rosselkhoznadzor have discovered violations in the import of vegetables and berries from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to Khakassia. In May 2024, specialists from Rosselkhoznadzor identified nine violations during an analysis of the FGIS "Argus-Phyto" data. read more

Pod koniec maja zbliża się zakończenie zbiorów truskawek w hiszpańskiej prowincji Huelva, jednak produkcja hiszpańska nadal trwa w regionie Kastylia-Leon, który jest źródłem sadzonek, dzięki którym Andaluzyjska kampania jest możliwa każdego roku. "Rozpoczynamy teraz zbiory truskawek w read more

The unusually high amounts of precipitation in the last 14 days are posing a major challenge to the strawberry harvest, especially in the southern and central parts of Germany. In northern Germany, the weather conditions and consequently the harvest conditions were better, but even there, there were also challenges. read more

The ongoing downward trend in strawberry prices in the fresh produce market in Ukraine is being reported by the price monitoring data from the EastFruit project. Growers are being compelled to lower wholesale prices in response to the significant rise in the supply of strawberries, while the demand for them is also being affected. read more

Star-shaped heating pipes, an innovation developed by Polish tomato and strawberry grower and inventor Andrzej Walczak, have already become a staple in Polish greenhouses. These pipes enable growers to achieve substantial energy savings, opening up possibilities for their adoption internationally, beginning with the. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has been honored with two Superior Taste Awards from the International Taste Institute. Their premium Fandango strawberry was awarded the highest scoring accolade, while the raspberry variety Amalia Rossa received a 2-star award. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has been awarded two Superior Taste Awards by the International Taste Institute. Their premium Fandango strawberry received the highest scoring award, while the raspberry variety Amalia Rossa earned a 2-star award. read more

At the beginning of week 21, the first strawberries and raspberries from Swiss cultivation were ready for harvesting and selling. "We are entering the new raspberry season with great optimism and are very pleased with the yields and quality so far. However, for strawberries, we are experiencing some challenges... read more

The province of Huelva has become the fastest growing area in Europe for Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) during this 2023-2024 campaign, after reaching 50 million plants of cultivated strawberry varieties; a significant achievement for this company. read more

The price of strawberries continues to rise during the 2023/2024 production campaign, reaching an average value of 1.57 € per kilogram in early May, by which time it is estimated that over 93% of the estimated volume of product has been marketed. According to the latest data. read more

Domestic fruits clearly dominated the market, with their presence expanding even further. On the other hand, the competition from Greek, Dutch, and Belgian batches was minimal. Deliveries from Italy, Spain, and Poland were mostly complementary and did not play a significant role. read more

In cooperation with its long-standing partner Frutania, the variety is exclusively grown in German fields, according to the company. "With 'ALDIna', we are achieving another interim goal as part of our mission 'Good for all.' On the one hand, the strawberry is grown ... read more

Exports of blueberries in particular broke the record set in 2021, reaching almost 27,000 tons. Raspberry exports also continued their upward trend, reaching 22,000 tons this year. Fresh blackberries set a record with over 900 tons. While strawberry exports fell, read more

GoMicro has announced the successful completion of beta trials for its revolutionary AI-powered strawberry assessment technology with one of the world's largest supermarket chains. This cutting-edge innovation is poised to revolutionize the way strawberries, a popular yet perishable fruit, are. read more

At present, the European market for frozen strawberries is largely dominated by Egyptian suppliers. However, cultivation and freezing of these berries continue within Europe. The team at EastFruit has conducted an analysis of the latest market trends to determine whether... read more

El Pinar, a reference nursery in the entire Mediterranean region, is currently in the midst of the plant multiplication phase, in a campaign aimed at increasing the volume marketed by over 15% compared to the previous year (more than 250 million plants). read more