As India's demand for berries continues to increase, blueberries are still presenting challenges for growers, according to Sankalp Bavlekar of SB Agritech. The company imports mother plants of strawberries, blueberries, and mulberries directly from Italy, Spain, and Egypt, and nurtures them at nurseries in Maharashtra's berry hub of Mahabaleshwar. read more

Global Plant Genetics (GPG) has announced the licensing of two new nurseries in Argentina, Kleppe SA and Vivero Altus. read more

Korea JoongAng Daily reported that Korean strawberry exports reached record heights in 2025, while also maintaining a top position in domestic sales. read more

On Thursday, February 12, Timac Agro Polska organized the 11th edition of the Strawberry VIP Room - a meeting mainly aimed at strawberry growers. The event was an opportunity to discuss current solutions in the field of protection, fertilization, and agrotechnics before the start of the season. read more

During the TSW fair in Kielce, Mirosław Maziarka from Agro Smart Lab presented interesting solutions regarding the application of products in berry crops, especially blueberries and strawberries. New technologies allow for a significant reduction in the use of working fluids. read more

New Zealand grows strawberries for its domestic market, but also exports its products to Asia, with Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Hong Kong being the main markets. One of New Zealand's strawberry growers recently completed the construction of a retractable roof greenhouse, which allows for better... read more

Egypt ponownie ustanowił nowy rekord w europejskim handlu jagodami, rejestrując niespotykane dotąd ilości eksportu mrożonych truskawek do Niemiec. W ciągu pierwszych jedenastu miesięcy 2025 roku, Niemcy importowały 81,9 tysiąca ton egipskich mrożonych truskawek, o wartości ponad 90 milionów euro, według. read more

The supply of strawberries is increasing: the latest varieties to enter the market are Inspire and Sabrosa. Rain and bad weather have reduced the availability of various products from the South, from oranges to eggplants. The lemon market is lively, especially for the Primo Fiore variety from Sicily. Good market also for... read more

Retail activity this week was centered around seasonal fruits, vegetables, and floral products, with a focus on Valentine's Day influencing the variety and display priorities. Raspberries, strawberries, asparagus, and grapes were prominently showcased. In the floral section, roses and tulips were the most popular choices. read more

The tornado and heavy rains that occurred last week in the main strawberry-growing region of Greece, Ilia, did not result in significant damage to the overall production, although some greenhouses were completely destroyed. The main issue affecting local growers and packers is the limited sunshine. read more

Podczas niedawnej Dnia Truskawek w Holandii, Gijs Heineke, Dyrektor Zaopatrzenia w Owoce, Warzywa, Rośliny i Kwiaty w Albert Heijn, mówił o znaczeniu i potencjale wzrostu holenderskich truskawek. W 2025 roku, ta holenderska sieć supermarketów odnotowała wzrost sprzedaży truskawek o 27%. read more

Good Natured Berries has launched heart-shaped strawberry punnets for the Valentine's Day retail season, with distribution confirmed in Morrisons stores nationwide and Booths stores across the UK. This special packaging was created for February sales and aligns with the Valentine's Day theme. read more

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, traditionally a time when the demand for strawberries skyrockets. However, due to severe weather in Spain and Portugal, prices for Belgian and Dutch strawberries are also rapidly increasing. "We always observe a significant price surge, but the inconsistent quality from read more

Among the most requested agri-food products for Valentine's Day celebrations, strawberries are always a must. For this occasion, BMTI has carried out a conjunctural analysis on the trend of wholesale prices of these products, starting from the surveys conducted in. read more