Strawberries

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

The strawberry campaign continues with good quality, both from Basilicata and Campania; the season for Tarocco oranges closes: Italian blond varieties, such as Ovali, are on the way. Italian onion production closed well in advance and with the delay
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The strawberry campaign continues with good quality, both from Basilicata and Campania; the season for Tarocco oranges closes: Italian blond varieties, such as Ovali, are on the way. Italian onion production closed well in advance and with the delay
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"Despite the weather forecasts, I had expected strawberry demand to be somewhat subdued, yet our clients are actively looking for soft fruit," says Sjraar Hulsman from Frankort&Koning. The Venlo-based trading company has thrown its weight behind the soft fruit division, yielding fruitful
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This year’s strawberry season in Greece has gotten off to an exceptionally good start, says Christian Vogelsang, buyer and seller at ExPa-Frucht Ltd, based in Ottobrunn. “Since the beginning of the season, we have consistently received ample supply, and the demand has been quite
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Plant biologists at University of California, Davis have identified a promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases. They found that the chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections in apples, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes and roses, and improved symptoms of pre-existing fungal
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The Interprofessional Association of Strawberry and Red Fruits of Andalusia, Interfresa, has recently held an Extraordinary General Assembly to formalise the renewal of its board of directors, who

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Easter always brings excitement to the fresh produce trade. "Easter sales are always strong; it may well be the best holiday in terms of sales," says Henk van Walderveen of the namesake fresh produce wholesaler from Nieuwegein. "Top sellers are the entire soft fruit package (raspberries,
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During the producers' meeting in mid-March, Frutania invited numerous producers and industry speakers to its headquarters in Grafschaft. Attendees were treated to expert presentations on a range of existential topics crucial to the fruit industry, such as water and sustainability, quality, and
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This year's strawberry season in Greece has gotten off to an exceptionally good start, says Christian Vogelsang, buyer and seller at ExPa-Frucht Ltd, based in Ottobrunn. "Since the beginning of the season, we have consistently received ample supply, and the demand has been quite pleasing
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The approaching Easter holidays lead to an increase in demand for various crops, artichokes, asparagus, broad beans, but also potatoes and strawberries.For asparagus, the season started slightly early. The harvest of long green Friggitelli peppers has begun. Instead, it is about to
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The sun is increasingly showing its rays. So slowly but surely, the transition from Spanish strawberries to Dutch and Belgian offerings seems to be underway for Belgian traders, including wholesaler Michel, which has fully switched to local supply this week. "As soon as they become abundant in
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For decades, Mexicans crossed the border to pick Americans' lettuce, grapes, and strawberries. Mexico had a seemingly inexhaustible supply of farmhands — tough, hard-working men who did the jobs most Americans didn't want.But the country is running short of farm workers.The workforce is
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For decades, Mexicans crossed the border to pick Americans' lettuce, grapes, and strawberries. Mexico had a seemingly inexhaustible supply of farmhands — tough, hard-working men who did the jobs most Americans didn't want.But the country is running short of farm workers.The workforce is
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Belgian cooperative BelOrta is prepared for the new strawberry campaign in Belgium, with the first volumes of the season already on the shelves and peak volumes arriving in the next month. read more

Over the last five years, the strawberry category has seen retail prices rise by 30 percentage points, areas tend to be stable and imports almost halved. The picture that emerges from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor analysis seems to be rather rosy
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The doors of the Nova Siri Genetics research and experimentation center, whose varieties have been introduced into various continents (Europe, America, Africa, and Oceania), have opened for the third consecutive year to enable operators to visit the Policoro facility (Matera) and learn about the
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