Polish strawberry harvest peaks; authorities crack down on imports mislabelled as Polish
The Polish strawberry market is at the height of harvest in mid-June 2026, with significant volumes available from domestic plantations, while authorities intensify controls against imported

A violent storm in Cape Town is expected to decrease the supply of strawberries from the Middle East.
Dwa tygodnie temu Gavin Linsley-Noakes zmierzał do południowokapskiej farmy truskawkowej i szkółki, którą założył ponad dwadzieścia lat temu, w ulewnym deszczu i wietrze -

Strawberries are in bloom. How to care for the quality and longevity of the fruits?
The end of strawberry blossoming is one of the most important moments in plantation fertilization technology. It is at this time that growers decide on the quality, firmness, and longevity of the

Polish strawberries versus imports. Spanish fruits win on price, but consumers are increasingly paying attention to quality.
There is currently a clear battle for the consumer on the store shelves. On one hand, the first Polish strawberries from tunnel cultivation are appearing, while on the other hand, imported fruits

Strawberry Inspirations 2026. Inspection of Cadenza and Asia varieties on May 6, 2026.
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

Popyt na truskawki rośnie wśród młodszych konsumentów.
The Dutch association GroentenFruit Huis reports that the demand for strawberries among younger consumers increased by 6 percent in 2025, while the Netherlands' own crop grew to around 91,000

Polish strawberries versus imported fruits
In national retail chains, there is an increasing number of strawberries available for sale – not only imported ones, but also those originating from domestic greenhouse production. The chains

Is it worth mulching strawberries grown in substrate?
In the 7/2024 issue of "The Blueberry Patch," readers could read about a report from the German farm of Cornelius Gerbert, where strawberries are grown in various systems - both in open fields and

Belgium strawberry grower starts a new growing cycle using previously used substrate that has been steamed to eliminate pathogens.
W tej sezonie SoilSteam przeprowadził pełnoskalowe parowanie podłoża w belgijskiej firmie truskawkowej Elmi w Hoogstraten. Demonstracja miała na celu przygotowanie podłoża dla

Polish greenhouse strawberries - the harvest has started.
With the beginning of the season, the first Polish greenhouse strawberries appear on the market - fresh, aromatic, and long-awaited by consumers. Benjamin Pietruszka from a family farm shares

Największym wyzwaniem dla brazylijskiego przemysłu truskawkowego jest wzmocnienie łańcucha chłodniczego.
The cultivation of strawberries in Brazil is currently experiencing a period of transformation characterized by increased professionalization, genetic improvement, and the adoption of new

"This strawberry season is not considered to be one of the strongest in terms of yield."
Sektor truskawkowy w Albanii zrobił znaczące kroki w kwestii rozwoju i jakości - mówi Albano Troka, CEO i założyciel albańskiego eksportera świeżych produktów

Frozen strawberries from Egypt have flooded the Polish market. Such numbers have never been recorded before.
Egypt has doubled its export of frozen strawberries to Poland, setting a new record and strengthening its dominance in the European market. In 2025, Poland imported 62,200 tons of Egyptian frozen

Cold, cool, hot - strawberries in tunnels (plantation monitoring, 29.03.2026)
Outside the windows in the last few days, it has been quite dark, gloomy, and overall chilly. Not much is happening in the fields, but in the tunnels with strawberries, vegetation is still

Strawberries in the field ready to go (plantation monitoring, 23.03.2026)
In the fields, it is warm and sunny, but the soil is becoming increasingly dry. It is essential to take action in the fields to not miss the right moment for certain activities. Firstly, while it

"Sezon truskawek we Włoszech rozpoczyna się od umiarkowanych cen i dużych owoców." "The Italian strawberry season starts with moderate prices and large fruits."
Pierwsze włoskie truskawki tegorocznego sezonu dotarły na hurtowy rynek we Fryburgu w 10. tygodniu. "Rozpoczynamy nowy sezon praktycznie w ten sam sposób, co w zeszłym roku" -

"Kupujący zwracają się ku truskawkom z Holandii i Belgii, gdy problemy z dostawami dotykają południową Europę"
Special Fruit introduced the start of the spring season for locally grown strawberries last week. The initial batches from protected greenhouse cultivation are currently accessible for the

"Zaawansowani klienci eksportowi wybierają wyższej jakości, ale niezawodne truskawki z Holandii i Belgii."
The extreme weather in southern Europe has significantly impacted the current soft fruit market in recent weeks. "Since January, flooding and storms have led to delays and quality issues.

13th Strawberry Conference is already on January 24th at the TSW fair!
On January 24, 2026, during the 16th edition of the Fruit and Vegetable Fair TSW in Kielce, the 13th Strawberry Conference will take place - a day of intensive exchange of knowledge, experiences,

Wczesny start kampanii truskawkowej w Grecji.
Nikos Arvanitakis, the sales manager of Arvanitakis Fruits, which oversees the Fruiton brand, mentioned that the Greek strawberry season started a bit earlier this year, thanks to the weather

Strawberry 'Alturas' - a new variety from California
The 'Alturas' variety of strawberry is one of the newest strawberry varieties developed by California Berry Cultivars (CBC) – a California-based company specializing in breeding new strawberry

Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are recommended for the holidays! We are checking the prices.
We are approaching the last moment for Christmas shopping. There are queues in the stores, but instead of sweets, maybe it's worth considering a healthier snack in the form of berries? There is no

British strawberries are supplied to the wholesale market during the winter.
Brytyjskie truskawki są teraz dostępne w sezonie zimowym dzięki dodaniu szklarniowo uprawianych owoców z Dyson Farming do oferty Nationwide Produce dla hurtowników, restauratorów

Korean strawberries are approaching the ₩100 billion export milestone.
Przemysł truskawkowy w Korei jest na progu nowej ery, gdy zbliża się do rocznej wartości eksportu wynoszącej 100 miliardów wonów (67 milionów dolarów). W ubiegłym roku eksport

Egyptian strawberries dipped in chocolate are a favorite snack at German Christmas markets.
The egipska sezon truskawkowy jest w pełni na LuBa Fresh. "Zaczęliśmy dwa tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle. Zazwyczaj sezon otwiera się z wysokimi cenami, ale w tym roku nie było