Fall in Huelva’s berry production
Freshuelva (The Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Spain’s Huelva region) projects a 30% fall in strawberry output and a 25% smaller blueberry crop compared to the last

Rusticity, quality and shelf life for the Inspire strawberry
Italy is entering the last quarter of the strawberry campaign. A year that, as in other production areas of the Mediterranean Arc, was characterised by high temperatures. This situation did not

Strong wind damages greenhouses in Moldova
Although, as EastFruit previously reported, a short-term cold snap at the end of March does not pose a big threat to fruit growing in Moldova, some cases of damage have been recorded. Among them

Carrefour bets on strawberries from Huelva
The Carrefour Círculo de Calidad 1 kg strawberry stands out in this range from Huelva, an own-brand product that stands out for its intense, sweet aroma, thanks to the selection of varieties; its

Germany: Consistent greenhouse strawberries over a long period of time
Since spring 2021, the strawberry variety 'Rendezvous' from the house of Hansabred can be found in cultivation. It is already successfully produced in the Rhineland as well as in southern Germany,

Strawberry production costs in Egypt have doubled this year
Egyptian strawberry growers are complaining of unfavorable weather conditions this year, resulting in higher production costs, lower volumes, and a switch in the strawberry varieties adopted. Emad

Inspire, a winning variety for Italian grower
Italy is entering the final stretch of its strawberry campaign. A year that, as in other producing areas of the Mediterranean Arc, has been marked by high temperatures. This situation has not

"More people are getting to know exclusive products like Spanish wild strawberries"
This month, Spanish wild strawberries appeared again in herb and edible flower merchant Van Laethem's assortment. "These have been an established part of our range for several years. As soon as

Cucumber prices drop
In Belgium, more local products are gradually being auctioned. That means the recent truly high prices for greenhouse vegetables at the Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives Federation (VBT) are

BLE/BZL: Bring strawberry plants out of hibernation now
Spring is starting and in the garden it is time to prepare strawberry plants for the new season. The Federal Agricultural Information Centre (BZL) reveals how, with a little care, the plants will

Deep sleep for strawberries and leafy vegetables
Still a slow trend in the wholesale markets, the week began with few jolts. Elio Paparello, a wholesaler operating at the Fondi Fruit and Vegetable Market (Mof), tells IFN about the sales

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 27 March
The campaign for broad beans, a typical spring product consumed mainly during the Easter period, is now in full swing. The approaching festivity should lead to an increase in demand for artichokes

US robotic company focuses on strawberries and tree crops
After successfully developing a robotic harvester for strawberries, advanced.farm co-founder Kyle Cobb and his team are already seeking out other crops that could benefit from this type of

First Scottish strawberries already in the retailers
The first of this season’s Scottish strawberries were picked last week at Seahills Farm just north of Arbroath. Owned by Peter J Stirling, the farm is one of the biggest strawberry producers in

Current conditions are good for herbicide treatments in strawberries - plantation monitoring (28.03.2023)
We are in the midst of a temporary break in the weather and a significant chill, which is bound to put a slight brake on the vegetation. However, this does not exempt us from thinking about what

Belgium: King Philippe receives the first Hoogstraten strawberries of the season
Due to the weather, the Belgian strawberries are a little later than in other years, but the new season will officially start at the end of March. The Ghesellen van de Aardbei van Hoogstraten, who

Apofruit strawberries, Solarelli and Piraccini lines awarded
It is a campaign with excellent prospects for Solarellie Piraccini strawberries, the top quality brands of the Apofruit group. Consumers reward the certainty of buying a high quality product. And

New cart to harvest soilless strawberries and berries
Combimetal Carrera, a leading company from southern Italy specializing in the production and setting up of steel structures and manufacturer of innovative systems for the production of soilless

"Demand has been very good as no one else is in the market at the moment"
The first asparagus of the season were cut at New Forest Fruit on 22nd of February. The company produces some of the earliest asparagus and strawberries in the UK, due the unique microclimate in

Demand for offseason strawberries keeps growing in Georgia
EastFruit analysts note that Georgia is importing increasingly more strawberries. In January and February 2023, the country imported 420 tonnes of fresh strawberries – 3 times more than in the

New project of gothic macro tunnels for strawberry cultivation in Spain
A new model of installation for strawberry cultivation called Berryfesta has been launched by the Spanish company J. Huete. The intention is to provide a new solution to the producers of this

"Our goal is data-driven and sustainable strawberry production"
Crisp, fresh strawberries from local cultivation all year round: this is what the Witten-based start-up vGreens, founded in 2022, achieves thanks to sophisticated vertical farming technology. In