Strawberries

While growing strawberries or raspberries under cover provides many benefits, it also poses some challenges for producers. Among them is the need to reduce production costs (mainly labor costs). Another key factor is the requirement to obtain fruits without any residues or. read more

Seen on Creapills: A greenhouse café where you can pick your own strawberries simply by lifting your arm. read more

Produce movement and pricing trends remain mixed across key categories as spring approaches. While avocado and blueberry volumes from Mexico are stable, strawberries from Central Florida are starting to decrease seasonally. On the other hand, cucumbers and green bell peppers from Mexico are experiencing price... read more

Mandarins and similar citrus fruits have seen a price increase of 43.3% to 3.05 euros per kilogram. On the other hand, apples have only slightly increased in price by 4.6% to 2.25 euros per kilogram. read more

Obecnie nie ma niedoboru truskawek między kilkoma regionami uprawy, w tym Florydą, środkowym Meksykiem i Kalifornią. Steve Johnston z G.W. Palmer & Co. Inc. mówi: "Średnio zbierają około 7 milionów kartonów tygodniowo, co jest całkiem dobrą liczbą na marzec." read more

Although at this time of year the strawberry harvest in Southern Europe is usually at its peak, this year growers from this region are not satisfied. Quantities of strawberries from Greece or Italy on the market are low, and yields are also below the long-term average. read more

In Warsaw markets, such as Hala Mirowska, strawberry prices (as of March 26, 2025) range from 8 to 16 PLN per kilogram. These fruits are imported mainly from Spain and Greece, where the peak season is ongoing. There are also blueberries available at attractive prices ranging from 18 PLN/kg to 24-26 PLN/kg. read more

In the past few days, Spanish farmers from the Huelva region have suffered huge losses. Storm Laurence, which passed through the region, brought not only heavy rains but also tornadoes that destroyed approximately 300-400 hectares of greenhouses and tunnels. What's worse

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Spring has begun in the "Borsa della Spesa," the weekly service offered by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, making it easy to shop while saving money and choosing sustainability. read more

In a few days we will have April, it is already calendar and astronomical spring, but March is still ongoing, as they say "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb". Some time ago you could already see on the Internet photos of strawberries starting to bloom with individual flowers. read more

Growing up in the fields of San Quintín, Baja California, Fernando Rodríguez Borrego was immersed in the world of agriculture. His family, pioneers in strawberry cultivation in the region, instilled in him the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. read more

We are inspecting the strawberry plantations at the "Strawberry Inspirations" headquarters. Although some frost damage is visible on certain varieties, it is not a tragedy. As emphasized by Michał Malicki, an advisor from UPL Polska, these minor damages can be quickly regenerated with appropriate treatments. read more

Decrease in demand for strawberries after the beginning of March festivities. Asparagus still not very consistent, as well as broccoli and zucchini. First arrivals of new Italian potatoes. Conclusion of the campaign for Emilian pears and Tarocco and Navelina oranges is approaching. read more

Irrigation of soilless strawberries has a new feature called the "IRRISENSE" Control Point, which revolutionizes water management by using substrate weight as an automation variable. This system monitors water loss in real-time through evapotranspiration and activates irrigation only when necessary. read more

The premium segment continues to be the growth engine for the Italian strawberry industry, thanks to consumers increasingly oriented towards higher quality products. This trend is the foundation of the success that the sector has experienced in recent years, supported by improvements. read more

At Bioland-Hof Frank, located east of Heilbronn, the new season is gearing up. "Jonagold and Fuji stored apples will likely be available until the end of May. Starting in April, we will officially kick off the new season with strawberries and rhubarb, followed by leafy greens. read more