Strawberries

Measurements of berry sweetness done with Driscoll’s technology solution

Watsonville, California-based Driscoll's, a consumer brand in fresh berries, announced Feb. 17 a partnership with the Israel-based, technology solutions company Consumer Physics to leverage its SCiO technology to innovate Driscoll's quality measurement process. The Near... more »

Memorial award to be presented during International Strawberry Symposium

During the IX International Strawberry Symposium (ISS2021) three young researchers will be selected for an award in memory of Pasquale Rosati, Chad Finn and Rolph Nestby. To be eligible for this award, young researchers (age limit 40)... more »

Growing strawberries in substrates topic of Ohio State University webinar

Learn all you need to grow strawberry in soilless substrates under greenhouse and high tunnel conditions! Ohio State University is organizing a webinar on growing strawberries. Online live lectures and discussion will be held on... more »

Once strawberries warm up, ‘no practical way to cool them back down’

Right about now, if you eat a Florida strawberry, odds are it’s going to taste oh-so-good. That’s no accident. Strawberries are in season, and those you see at the grocery store should be shipped and... more »

2 new strawberry varieties released by UC Davis

Red, ripe strawberries are the hallmark of spring in California. Two new varieties from the Public Strawberry Breeding Program at the University of California, Davis, will provide consumers with big, flavorful strawberries throughout fall and winter,... more »

Work to boosts strawberry production pursued by Agricultural Research Service

If you’re one of the millions of people who will receive the delicious gift of strawberries on Valentine’s Day, you can thank scientists at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) as well as your sweetheart. Strawberries... more »

Learn the basics of annual plasticulture strawberry production in free webinars

The Southeastern Strawberry School Webinar Series 2021 begins Feb. 16 with a discussion of winter and spring chores. Learn the basics of annual plasticulture strawberry production in six free webinars! Headed by Amanda McWhirt from... more »

Two trials for innovative strawberry technologies pursued by Oppy

Building on its 163-year tradition of innovation, Oppy is set to conduct two independent trials exploring the viability of new technologies that aim to further advance strawberry production practices by offering solutions to persistent issues... more »