Strawberries
Fruit exports saw the sharpest decline in volume at -7% and 6.2 million tonnes, while the value increased by 1% to 8.972 billion euros. After citrus fruits, exports of soft fruits also fell: strawberries -11% (246,208 tonnes), blueberries -15% (73,508 tonnes) and raspberries -17
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Strawberries, balanced between low supply and timid demand
2024-02-21 00:00
Subdued offer for strawberries from southern Italy at the Bergamo wholesale market. With Federico Fapanni, salesman at Ortobergamo, we took a closer look at the commercial trend of the fruit;
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"The first requirement when dealing with supermarkets is to be able guarantee continuous supplies for as long as possible. Thanks to our precise planning and the satisfactory amounts obtained at the start of the fall season, we managed to retain our historic clients and establish new relations
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Australian strawberry farm closes its doors
2024-02-21 00:00
In a significant shift for agritourism and sustainable farming in Australia, the renowned pick-your-own strawberry farm, Luvaberry, located north of Brisbane in Wamuran, has ceased public operations and is now up for sale. Owners Mandy and Adrian Schultz initiated "Luvaberry Our War on Waste" in
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 19 February
2024-02-20 00:00
The strawberry campaign has started, with strawberries from Campania and Sicily, and the first quantities of Sabrosa from Basilicata. Underwhelming sales for oranges, the consumption of which was adversely affected by the high temperatures. There is low or static demand for several
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More and more producers grow strawberries all year round
2024-02-20 00:00
Not all Turkish regions are currently in season when it comes to the strawberry export. According FreshPlaza, the area of Izmit is currently preparing for the new upcoming season in April. Amir Faltas, General Manager of Turkish strawberry exporter N.E. Farm says: “We grow our strawberries in
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Strawberry Vip Room - ninth edition
2024-02-19 00:00
The 9th edition of the Strawberry Vip Room took place in Stary Radzikow on 8 February. The event was organised by Timac Agro Polska (TAP). The meeting was attended by a total of almost 170 people. It had a club character, and there were several interesting
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'Asparagus and strawberries replaced cucumbers and blueberries'
2024-02-19 00:00
Seasonal changes have led to a shift in the commodities of interest for this report. Asparagus and strawberries replaced cucumbers and blueberries, as the interest in shipping asparagus and strawberries continues to grow while demand for cucumbers and blueberries is steady in the winter. This
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Once again this week, the right choice of what to buy is provided by La Borsa della Spesa, the service created by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit. All in season and with an excellent quality-price ratio, the agri-food products suggested for the
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Interfresa offers its partners the external management of their complaint channels.
2024-02-19 00:00
The Interprofessional of the Strawberry and Red Fruits of Andalusia, Interfresa, incorporates novelties in the current campaign, among them the launching of a free Ethical Channel for all the companies that want it
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Greater volume of Florida strawberries coming on
2024-02-19 00:00
Following a slow start to the Florida strawberry season with a shorter supply, production is about to increase. “It has been cool and cloudy here which has affected the yield. We didn’t get as many berries as we should have but it’s warming now and it has been increasing,” says Justin
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"Everyone is trying to grow strawberries year-round"
2024-02-19 00:00
Not all Turkish regions are currently in season when it comes to the strawberry export. The area of Izmit is currently preparing for the new upcoming season in April, says Amir Faltas, General Manager of Turkish strawberry exporter N.E. Farm: “We grow our strawberries in Turkey, in an area
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According to EastFruit, Egypt is expanding its export markets for vegetables and fruits, and Brazil is one of the most promising destinations. In 2023, Egyptian exporters doubled their shipments of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables to Brazil and gained a strong foothold for some products.
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According to EastFruit, Egypt is expanding its export markets for vegetables and fruits, and Brazil is one of the most promising destinations. In 2023, Egyptian exporters doubled their shipments of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables to Brazil and gained a strong foothold for some products.
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"We couldn't resist the 'with love' word play"
2024-02-15 00:00
Valentine's Day has come and gone. Around this time, thoughts might typically turn towards champagne and strawberries, or perhaps even tomatoes. However, a quintessential Belgian vegetable, chicory (witloof), might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, BelOrta sees a natural connection
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Why young women in China are obsessed with fruity fad
2024-02-15 00:00
The latest social media trend in China involves young people competing to consume strawberries without using their teeth, aiming to leave behind a "strawberry skeleton" with only seeds and white veins. Originating from a post on Xiaohongshu by a user named @Aqing, this challenge emphasizes the
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Strawberries: no love blossoms on Valentine's Day
2024-02-15 00:00
A flat Valentine's Day for the fruit of love: strawberries. The Centro Agroalimentare in Bologna had expected a livelier demand on the occasion of the anniversary, but instead sales were calm and without exploits. Quotations are down compared to last week,
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“The washer just works the way they said it would”
2024-02-15 00:00
Jarðarberjaland is Icelandic for Strawberry Land – a fitting name for the greenhouse company where Steinar Jensen and his wife Hólmfríður Geirsdóttir grow strawberries for the local market. Sitting on a source with near-boiling water, energy and heat use are naturally sustainable – but
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FruitMasters and Limgroup work together on F1 hybrid strawberries
2024-02-14 10:00
According to the company, this innovation, in which strawberry plants are grown from seed, not only promises a good yield and good quality strawberries, but is above all a major step towards the sustainable cultivation of this crop.
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Hall Hunter highlights worker benefits in major recruitment drive
2024-02-14 10:00
Berry grower Hall Hunter has launched a major recruitment programme to entice seasonal workers to join.
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