Strawberries

The delay in the strawberry planting in Huelva and the impact of dry weather have resulted in lower than usual volumes in December and the first half of January, but the supply is gradually increasing as Valentine's Day approaches. read more

Saad Moussa, supervisor of Egypt’s Central Administration of Plant Quarantine (CAPQ), clarified that Saudi Arabia's recent ban on strawberry imports is not exclusive to Egypt. The decision, outlined in an official letter to Egypt, encompasses a temporary suspension of strawberry imports from
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The new strawberry variety, Jack, was introduced for the first time at the Strawberry and Asparagus Fair expoSE 2023 in Karlsruhe. "Jack is a competitor to the Malling Centenary, which is a very important variety for the UK. We hope to gain a significant market share there," says PD Dr. Klaus
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“Valentine’s Day can’t come fast enough.” So says David Nelley of The Fresh Connection about the outlook on the strawberry market which is starting to improve. read more

Could California be picking strawberries early this year? The state has seen some mild weather recently with very few cold mornings though it’s also had a fair amount of rain. “Overall it’s been a very mild winter,” says Steve Johnston of G.W. Palmer & Co. Inc. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) is challenging the official British berry season by preparing to offer its customers a year-round supply of strawberries sustainably produced in the south of England. read more

“Nearly 85 departments will be taking action,” according to FNSEA president read more

The strawberry campaign in Huelva is breathing a sigh of relief after a difficult month of December. The low temperatures that have been experienced over the last few days have favoured a quality harvest, but have inflated prices at origin, although this has not compromised the
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The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) is challenging the official British berry season by preparing to offer its customers with a year-round supply of strawberries sustainably produced in the south of England. read more

SanLucar has launched a heart-shaped fruit bowl for consumers looking for a healthier alternative to the traditional Valentine’s Day gift of chocolates. read more

Huelva's strawberry supply is starting to grow. However, we mustn't forget that the campaign started with the early strawberries from potted plants, which came out in November to a market in which, according to Manuel Sánchez of Exportfarms, "demand has always been above supply." read more

"We have been planning the deliveries of 600 gram heart-shaped strawberry punnets to a few supermarket chains, which will become available as of the first week of February. Actually, a few wholesale markets would like to try out these romantic options too. It is a perfect occasion that makes us
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Time to take stock of the debut season of Romagna strawberries produced using the above-ground technique. After following its launch (click here for more details) and developments in the following months (click here for more details), with producer Stefano Zavoli, of the company of the same name in
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Choose from strawberries, blueberries, dates or cherry tomatoes - there are several versions of the original SanLucar proposal. A unique and sweet gift that is sure to delight fruit lovers on 14 February. read more

M&S is the latest retailer to announce a round of price cuts on grocery lines. read more

CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security. read more

New Zealand: Statement of Preliminary Issues released for proposed Foodstuffs merger read more

The province of Huelva has become a strategic territory for Nova Siri Genetics, a company that specializes in the research and experimentation of new strawberry and berry varieties. "Huelva is the area in Europe where its activity has grown the most. In fact, in the current 2023-2024 campaign
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E.Leclerc the best performer in France in December read more

A range of berries and salad veg are among more than 40 everyday items to have their prices cut by Aldi. read more