Strawberries

For about seven to eight months each year, California is the primary provider of strawberries to the U.S. domestic market. Salinas/Watsonville in the north and Santa Maria in the south are the two main growing regions during spring, summer, and fall. "During this period, in September... read more

Kantar has revealed its ranking of the most popular fruits and vegetables among the French during the summer of 2024, based on the quantities purchased over the two summer months. The top 3 are as follows: Fruit: Melon takes the top spot as the number 1 choice. read more

After the summer break, the Macfrut Academy is back with a video lesson dedicated to the new frontiers of strawberry production. The training platform promoted by Macfrut has put the content at the center, which will be launched on Thursday, September 19th at 5 pm (click here to access for free). read more

The new campaign for Emilian pears has started, featuring the Abate Fetel and William varieties. The quantities of Italian pumpkins, specifically the Lunga Violina and Moscata di Provenza cultivars, are increasing. There is also a growing demand for cauliflower. Lastly, the final notes are for the Vittoria white grapes and Strawberry grapes. read more

The Hoogstraten Cooperative delivers significant volumes of soft fruits, mainly to the Belgian and Dutch markets. Among them, strawberries play a key role. During the cyclical variety review, organized in the 2024 season, 10

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Truskawki nadal wyróżniają się w segmencie świeżych produktów spożywczych, wykazując silny wzrost rok do roku. Jednak są także jednymi z najbardziej wrażliwych i łatwo psujących się owoców, podatnych na straty i wahania jakości, które mogą zaszkodzić zarówno producentom, jak i sprzedawcom. Dlatego wymagają one szczególnej troski. read more

Dutch greenhouse strawberries are currently experiencing high demand both domestically and internationally. "Availability is currently very limited. The outdoor crop season is coming to an end, and we will have to wait until week 40 for the first greenhouse-grown Elsanta strawberries," says Frank van der Kwaak, who is responsible. read more

It is the season for setting up multi-layered, above-ground strawberry plantations. These systems are designed and produced by the Italian company Combimetal Carrera, located in Policoro (Matera). While some are trying out these innovative systems for the first time, others are... read more

Since the introduction of the minimum wage in 2015, 42% of open-field strawberry cultivation areas have been abandoned in Germany, and one in four asparagus farms in Germany has ceased production. For example, the share of wages in total costs is 50% in strawberry farms. read more

Peter Veltman has taught himself to create highly desirable machines through his company, Fieldman. One of his self-designed machines is currently in operation at the strawberry farm Royal Berry, as Peter revealed to a local Dutch newspaper. This machine line is showcased in three video clips that demonstrate its functionality. read more

On Tuesday, September 10th, Coöperatie Hoogstraten hosted its annual Variety Day, where growers and other interested parties could come and assess the cooperative's available strawberry varieties. The focus of this edition was mainly on everbearing strawberry varieties, marking a shift from the spring. read more

The 1st International Strawberry-Raspberry Conference - Berry Innovations is focused on providing the latest information on the cultivation and sale of strawberries and raspberries. read more

Most of the 13,500 hectares of strawberries in Florida are grown in Hillsborough, Polk, and Manatee counties. For over a decade, Florida farmers have been using the Strawberry Advisory System (SAS) developed by UF/IFAS, which tells them when to spray fungicides to prevent. read more

Sezon truskawek w Santa Maria właśnie się rozpoczął. "Kilka ciepłych dni w zeszłym tygodniu dało plantatorom w regionie dobry początek" - mówi Ira Greenstein z firmy Direct Source Marketing. Codzienne wydobycie odmiany Portola rośnie w dobrym kierunku, a wolumeny są znacznie wyższe. read more

Nature Fresh Farms is introducing the fresh new appearance of its Little Obsessions™ organic strawberries. These strawberries are cultivated in the company's greenhouses located in Ohio. "You will be captivated by our greenhouse clean™ Little Obsessions organic strawberries," stated Matt Quiring, senior vice president. read more

Located just outside of St. Gallen, Rico Lehmann grows berries, primarily strawberries and raspberries, on a total of 18 hectares. "Originally, the farm was a traditional one with cows, pigs, and field fruit cultivation. However, since 2001, we have become a solely berry farm - this is where I saw the greatest opportunity." read more

The period of strawberry transplants begins in the most suitable areas of Italy, such as Basilicata and Calabria. This is a crop that requires attention from the early stages post-transplant. At IFN, we interview Francesco Lateana, a field technician from Biolchim, about the best strategy to support. read more

The French strawberry season this year was "generally positive", with "satisfactory yields and good fruit quality." The French Strawberry and Raspberry Producers' Association is evaluating the 2024 season. Photo credit: © Dreamstime. A successful season despite the challenges. read more

Po tym, jak ceny truskawek były stosunkowo niskie pod koniec lipca i na początku sierpnia, teraz ceny gwałtownie rosną. "Obecnie ceny truskawek wynoszą powyżej 4 euro, co jest dość znaczące jak na tę porę roku. Zauważamy, że dostępne ilości truskawek są stosunkowo ograniczone. Pogoda wpływa na to. read more

There is currently a growing demand for strawberries. "Like many others, we have been focusing more on everbearing varieties this year, but production seems to be somewhat stagnant at the moment. Nevertheless, demand remains high, leading to expensive prices for the fruit. read more