Strawberries

The Strawberry Contact Group, consisting of representatives from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, including producer and exporter associations such as Freshuelva-Fepex, is prioritizing technological innovation to address the impacts of climate change on red fruit production. During a meeting in Portugal, the read more

Fresh Del Monte enters the production and commercialization of small fruits under its own brand in Italy, starting from Sicily. Del Monte Italia will present the investment project in the Marsalese district during the third Strawberry and Small Fruits Symposium. read more

The Strawberry Contact Group, which includes representatives from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, as well as producer and exporter associations such as Freshuelva-Fepex, is prioritizing technological innovation to address the effects of climate change on red fruit production. During a meeting in Portugal, the read more

The weather conditions have been ideal for strawberry plants this year, with no frosty nights or storms. Even the prolonged rain and mild winter temperatures have not had a negative impact on the strawberry plants. They are mainly cultivated on raised mounds to prevent waterlogging and are well protected. read more

"You start from the end and when you reach the tip, it's an explosion of flavor, they are delicious," comments Manuel Piedra, general secretary of the Union of Small Farmers (UPA) of Huelva.

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The demand for small fruits in France is increasing, but the domestic supply is insufficient to meet it (most red fruits consumed in France are imported). Producers from Prince de Bretagne, who already grow strawberries, have decided to expand their offerings to include raspberries and blueberries. read more

The weather conditions have been ideal for strawberry plants this year: there have been no frosty nights or storms. Even extended periods of rain and mild winter temperatures have not had a negative impact on the strawberry plants so far. They are mainly cultivated on raised mounds to prevent waterlogging and are well protected. read more

Instead of researching precise details about strawberries and potatoes, the interest of the associations was to develop recommendations for the industry on how to better reach young people - in their language, in their media. The results of this study have now been published. read more

Instead of researching precise details about strawberries and potatoes, the interest of the associations was to develop recommendations for the industry to better reach young people - in their language, in their media. The results of this study have now been published. read more

According to the Verband Süddeutscher Spargel- und Erdbeeranbauer e.V. (VSSE), the strawberry harvest can gradually start in the tunnels in southern Germany around 15 April. In the cooler regions of Germany, the strawberry season starts around 14 days later. read more

The strawberry and asparagus campaign is in full swing. The sale of the Italian white onion is coming to an end in the markets and the variegated radicchio campaign is coming to an end. Last stops also for the Romanesco artichoke. At the beginning of May, the production of broad beans will come to an end. read more

The Strawberry Contact Group of France, Italy, Spain and Portugal, made up of representatives of producer and exporter associations, including Freshuelva-Fepex and officials from their respective administrations, is firmly committed to technological innovation

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Last summer, Lucas Wennekers launched Bessies, focusing on the buying and selling of blueberries and strawberries. The current Spanish season has its challenges, which is why the trader is eager to start with the first Dutch Elsanta strawberries next week. "Spain was very worried about all the
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For the Van Overbeke company from Waregem, the strawberry season officially kicked off yesterday with the harvest of their first Sonsations. Although the weather has slightly hindered the start, Philip Van Overbeke is optimistic. "The Sonsation strawberries are a bit slower to start than Elsanta.… read more

The streets of Stellenbosch are strewn with solar panels and gutters after a storm, the likes of which residents say they have never experienced, all through Saturday night. Right: a giant strawberry toppled on the road between Stellenbosch and Somerset West "I couldn't sleep," recounts a… read more

For the Van Overbeke company from Waregem, the strawberry season officially kicked off yesterday with the harvest of their first Sonsations. Although the weather has slightly hindered the start, Philip Van Overbeke is optimistic. "The Sonsation strawberries are a bit slower to start than Elsanta.… read more

More than a thousand packs of strawberries from Huelva were handed out in Brussels recently as part of the #yocomofresasdehuelva campaign launched by UPA-Huelva and UPA-Andalucía. This initiative has brought the promotional efforts for strawberries to the heart of Europe. "The campaign kicked
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More than a thousand packs of strawberries from Huelva were handed out in Brussels recently as part of the #yocomofresasdehuelva campaign launched by UPA-Huelva and UPA-Andalucía. This initiative has brought the promotional efforts for strawberries to the heart of Europe. "The campaign kicked
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The streets of Stellenbosch are strewn with solar panels and gutters after a storm, the likes of which residents say they have never experienced, all through Saturday night. Right: a giant strawberry toppled on the road between Stellenbosch and Somerset West "I couldn't sleep," recounts a… read more

Port International has announced a new Exclusive Partner Farm, Hivekovics Family Orchards in Kisrécse, Hungary. read more