Strawberries

Despite an international scenario still marked by the instability of energy costs and logistics, which has driven food prices up across Europe, the Roman market is experiencing a return to acceptable and pre-holiday prices. read more

In the 19th week of the year, there was a clear increase in the availability of strawberries on the German wholesale market, resulting in price drops across practically all main supply directions. According to the latest report from the German Federal Office for Agriculture and Food read more

The new strawberry season looks promising. This is according to Geert Neerinck of Neegro. "Warm, sunny days followed by cool nights benefit flavour development. The strawberries build up sugars during the day, only to transfer these flavors into the fruit at night. The cool nights give the read more

The story of Michał and Urszula Stasiak's farm in Sarbinowo near Poznań is an example of a conscious transformation of strawberry production - from traditional soil cultivation to increasingly technologically advanced tunnel production. Decisions made over the past few years. read more

Marks & Spencer will start selling strawberries grown in Co. Armagh in its 22 Northern Ireland stores from 12 May through a new collaboration with O'Malley Berry Co. Grower Tim O'Malley started strawberry production in May 2024 with a glasshouse-based operation. Since teaming up with M&S, the... read more

The Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (UNALM) and ProFresas will host the 1st International Strawberry Congress - Peru 2026 on September 4. The event will be held in the main auditorium of the university in Lima and will gather national and international stakeholders from the strawberry industry. read more

Wholesale fruit prices in the UK showed varying movement this week, with some apple varieties experiencing higher prices, while strawberries and asparagus saw a decrease. Among apples, Braeburn had the biggest price increase, going up by 13 per cent compared to the previous week, with an average price of £1.46/kg. read more

Polish strawberry harvest from plastic tunnels has been ongoing for several days, with greenhouse berries also being available in the market. The supply of domestic strawberries is increasing, while demand remains relatively high. Consequently, prices for Polish strawberries are significantly read more

The story of Michał and Urszula Stasiak's farm in Sarbinowo near Poznań is an example of a conscious transformation of strawberry production - from traditional field cultivation to increasingly advanced tunnel production. Decisions made over the past few years have led to this shift. read more

On strawberry plantations, there is an intense period of fighting to maintain the quality of flowers and future fruits. After two nights of frost, producers must quickly react to changing weather conditions, protect plants from further threats, and plan ahead. read more

Sezon 2025/26 przyniósł wiele wyzwań dla producentów w egipskim sektorze mrożonych truskawek IQF. Pomimo obfitości dostaw, źródła informują o zmiennym jakościowo towarze, presji regulacyjnej na rynkach eksportowych oraz rosnących kosztach produkcji i logistyki. W kwietniu Egipskie Centrum Mediów Rządowych zaprzeczyło read more

In the 2026 season, strawberry growers once again had to face exceptionally difficult weather conditions. A several-day wave of strong frosts, and in some places even freezes, became a serious test for many plantations. During the next inspection as part of the Strawberry Project... read more

The strawberry plantation's protective fabrics against frost have been removed. In some places, the covers have been lying for quite a while, and the moisture underneath is not a reason for satisfaction. Ahead of us is a period of intensive care. read more

Berries, especially blueberries and strawberries, are widely recognized as a healthy food option, valued for their nutritional benefits and their potential positive effects on brain health. Neurologists highlight their antioxidant content as a key reason to incorporate them into the diet on a regular basis. read more

The beginning of May brought exceptionally difficult weather conditions for strawberry growers. After a period of strong frosts, high temperatures and intense sunlight followed. Such a rapid change in conditions poses a huge burden on plants, especially during the period. read more