Strawberries

As OGM Managing Director Dirk Kastner told Fruchthandel Magazine, they were able to harvest the first strawberries two weeks ago. "According to the weather forecast, the outlook for the coming period also looks good, with plenty of sunshine, not too hot temperatures, and cool. read more

In view of the upcoming holidays, La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly service of BMTI and Italmercati Business Network, in collaboration with Consumerism Non-Profit, recommends the best seasonal products to purchase. read more

The past nights brought tough challenges for strawberry growers in the municipality of Warka. In the village of Hornigi, where we are implementing the Strawberry Inspirations project, the ground temperature dropped to as low as -4.2°C, staying below zero for over six hours. read more

A special first moment was on April 17, when the breeder Limgroup purchased a crate of Sonrosa® from FruitMasters for 1,000 euros from strawberry breeder Jan van den Elzen in Uden. The proceeds from this crate were donated to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), which focuses on conserving wildlife, including pandas and. read more

During the first week of April, temperatures in the main Greek strawberry regions were slightly below average. However, the abundant sunshine and the increasing length of the days have contributed to consistent ripening and good fruit quality, especially for the dominant variety in Greece. read more

Strawberries are one of the most popular seasonal fruits in Germany. On average, about 3.7 kilograms are consumed per person each year. The strawberry harvest lasts from May to the end of July, but raspberries, blackberries, and cherries are also very popular with consumers and are harvested. read more

The new season of organic strawberries is almost here at Ecodal - Kestemont. Last year, BelOrta started selling organic strawberries for the first time. Organic options have become more common in many product categories, but organic strawberries have been more difficult to come by. read more

In Czerwińsk, on April 25th, we will find beautifully ripening 'Flair' strawberries in the tunnels. The fruits of this variety are among the most anticipated ones. In local farms, cultivation is carried out in a modern way, allowing for efficient and early harvesting. read more

Behind the success of Morocco's relatively new blueberry and avocado industries lies the decline of the strawberry sector, which is becoming less attractive to growers. Acharki Abdeslam, director of the Interprofessional Federation of Soft Fruit in Morocco (Interproberries Morocco), is the key figure driving this shift. read more

Spring frosts, especially during the pre-blooming period, pose a serious threat to strawberry plantations. Facing the impending cold weather and the forecasted 3 nights with below-zero temperatures (April 27-29), the strawberry plantations in the Strawberry Project... read more

In North Carolina, strawberry growers reported yields exceeding initial forecasts despite concerns over Neo-P, a fungal disease identified by the North Carolina Strawberry Association in 2022. In response, growers altered their plant sourcing strategies. According to CBS 17, many farmers adapted their practices to mitigate the impact of the disease and were able to achieve higher yields than expected. read more

In 2025, Germany will be blessed with two delightful holidays, which according to the network of asparagus and berry associations are much needed: the "Day of the German Strawberry" and for the first time the "Day of the German Blueberry" on July 7th. Initiated by the network of asparagus and berry associations. read more

Aldi has announced that it is encouraging shoppers to buy British early this spring by reducing the price of its domestically grown strawberries in stores. read more

Harvest CROO has announced that its automated harvest field trials have successfully demonstrated commercial viability. Achieving performance rates equivalent to human harvesting in a commercial picking operation is a significant milestone for the company. read more

"Easter was later this year, which meant no mid-April demand for Spanish strawberries. The Dutch and Belgian seasons are running around two weeks ahead after a couple of weeks of good weather, giving good volumes last week and this week," according to Ben Goodchild from Nationwide Produce. "This." read more

The strawberry season is in full swing at Kwekerij Demedts - De Mey. “We've had beautiful weather, so we're seeing color everywhere. Not only in the heated sections, but also in the cold cultivation areas, we've really gotten underway. This happened just in time for Easter, which felt like a read more

Spring frosts are one of the biggest threats to strawberry plantations during the flowering period. They not only affect the yield potential but also increase the plants' susceptibility to fungal and bacterial diseases. Proper preparation of the plantation is crucial today. read more