Strawberries

Moroccan strawberry growers are gearing up for the harvest soon, in December. Zniker Omar, owner of Souir Berry, and soft fruit producer based in Larache, comments on the progress of production. read more

Solarelli, the premium line of the Apofruit group, will make its TV debut with 'L'Orto di Carlotta', a cooking show hosted by Carlotta Perego, who wants to discover vegetable cooking without giving up variety and taste. Strawberries, carrots, kiwi, blueberries, apples and on TV for L'Orto di Carlotta read more

According to Fresh Fruit Peru, the country exported 20,338 tonnes of strawberries worth USD 34 million between January and September, an increase of 43% in volume and 26% in value compared to the same period last year. The increase occurred despite losses in the
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The start of the strawberry campaign is still a few weeks away in Huelva, where unusually high temperatures during the fall caused a significant delay in the planting. Meanwhile, raspberry sales are underway, with prices that remain high due to the reduction in the supply caused by the wind
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The general increase in strawberry production costs worldwide will strengthen the position of Egyptian growers, although production costs have doubled in Egypt too. This is according to Emad Mahdy, owner of Al Fayruz Nurseries, who recently embarked on the adventure of duplicating the Egyptian
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The Greek strawberry season is starting slightly late this year. "Fewer potted plants were planted this year. In general, it was possible to plant later this year because the young plants arrived later, and there were also quality problems with the late varieties. This, in turn, meant that these
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With the first cucumbers grown under lights on the market, the cucumber price continued to rise. The VBT average price for week 45 came to 81.7 euro cents each. A price almost twice the five-year average. Tomato and pepper prices are also above that five-year average, although here, there has
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We all know the saying 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'. According to a recent study conducted by the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, however, there seems to be room for another fruit in the recipe for health, the strawberry. Daily consumption of this fruit
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Thomas le Bot of EARL Le Bot gives an update on the damage to farms in Plougastel after storm Ciaran hit Brittany on the night of November 2nd to 3rd. Last Wednesday, Plougastel producers met with their municipality to begin the process of taking stock of the damage and compiling compensation
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In the Sele Plain, the critical phases of the strawberry growing cycle begin at this time; soil fatigue and adverse environmental conditions create a challenge of maintaining the soil-plant balance. For Biolchim, this balance is essential for
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Peru saw a big jump in strawberry exports this year. According to consultancy Fresh Fruit Peru, the country shipped 20,338 tonnes worth US$34m between January and September 2023, an increase in 43 per cent in volume and 26 per cent in value compared to the year-earlier period. read more

It's already time for strawberries in Basilicata. The abnormally mild fall weather has accelerated plant growth and the ripening of the fruits, hastening harvesting operations by two weeks. read more

"Many strawberry plant seedlings are unfortunately lost before they reach the planting out stage, this will help fruit growers reduce waste in the very early stages of plant growth," says Lily Manzoni, Head of R&D at LettUs Grow. read more

New soilless strawberry crops that can be adjusted up to three levels have been completed in Basilicata, Calabria, and Puglia by Combimetal Carrera, the company that designs and manufactures such innovative systems that help workers during operations, FreshPlaza informs. read more

The 2023 strawberry season has been a mixed bag for the various global markets. In the Netherlands, the autumn crop shot up early, causing losses later in the season. This lack of production has pushed up the prices, of which the German market is feeling the effect as they wait for the arrival
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During the war, entrepreneurs from Zaporizhzhia moved to Zakarpattia and opened Ukraine's most technologically advanced berry farm, where they grow strawberries and raspberries in tunnels, as well as raspberries and blueberries in open ground. read more

The first flat of Florida strawberries was harvested in Plant City on Tuesday of this week. “We’ve never started this early,” says Matthew Giddings with Always Fresh Farms. It is a good window as volume from California has slowed down and Mexico is slower to start up. Additionally, imports
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In the first week of November, some companies in Huelva had not yet finished planting strawberries on their farms. "Some nurseries have really delayed the start of the planting this year, in some cases, to mid-October, which is late for us," says Manuel Alfaro, manager of El Pilonar. read more

The Dutch area of covered strawberry cultivation in greenhouses and permanent tunnel greenhouses has almost doubled in 10 years. A steady increase in acreage can also be seen in Flanders. In recent years, Flemish statisticians consistently point to a shift in cultivation from open-air to covered
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In recent weeks, the Dutch soft fruit market has been characterized by strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry price fluctuations. The redcurrant market is far more stable, and blueberry prices, though falling, are still high. Sjraar Hulsman, Business Development Manager at Frankort&Koning,
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