Since mid-February of this year, the number of advertising campaigns for strawberries has been steadily increasing. In calendar week 16, a record was reached for this point in the season with a total of 44 campaigns. At this time, German strawberries were already mentioned as the 1st origin six times, three times. read more

A total of 1,702 German strawberry farms contributed to satisfying the strawberry demand of the German people with a harvest of more than 120,000 tons, providing around 52% of the total German consumption. read more

The raspberry beetle, in recent years, has proven to be a very difficult pest to eliminate in strawberry crops. Adult females of the weevil family lay eggs in flower buds, and then cut the stalk. Very often, there is a high intensity of infestation. read more

Claude Janin recently took over the Terre et Serre Genevoises family business with his brother. The farm produces a variety of crops including tomatoes, cucumbers, snack cucumbers, eggplants, Palermo peppers, lettuce, parsley, cereals, and Mara des Bois strawberries, which are now in season. read more

During the current reporting week, the average price of apples from the Cox's orange group decreased to £1.36 per kilogram, down from the previous week's average of £1.45. This represents a weekly price drop of £0.09, or about 6%, based on the most recent data. Strawberries also... read more

To mark the official start of the fresh vegetable season, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is once again presenting its complete spring range: in addition to strawberries, lettuce, leafy salads, kohlrabi, asparagus, rhubarb, etc., spring onions and radishes have been harvested since March. read more

The strawberry harvesting season is in full swing across the Veneto region, thanks to the mild climate and good weather. In the Basso Veronese area, laborers have been working for a couple of weeks already, while in other areas like Alto Polesine, they are just getting started. The plants are full of fruit, and the yield looks promising. read more

The state secretary in the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Consumer Protection explained: "The domestic strawberry season is just around the corner. The success story of the strawberry, one of the most popular fruits among consumers, began at the end of... read more

On May 16, 2023, a special event called Tunnel Inspirations will take place. We invite all raspberry and strawberry producers, as well as those who want to start their adventure with growing berry fruits in tunnels, to attend this training. During the meeting, read more

At EastFruit, our mission goes beyond just providing analytical insights and market data; we strive to make the world of fruits and vegetables engaging and accessible to everyone. While we frequently address important subjects such as market trends and export strategies, we also value the lighter, more entertaining aspects. read more

The campaign for Sicilian netted melons is proceeding at a good pace, similar to the one for strawberries in Southern Italy: the less sought-after Campania and Sicilian varieties compared to the popular Sabrosa under the Candonga Lucana brand and Inspire Matera. There is a high demand for eggplants, while demand for read more

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