Poland: Last batches of Malwina strawberries and significant drops in wholesale prices (July 11, 2024)

Published 2024년 7월 11일

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The article highlights the conclusion of the strawberry harvesting season for traditional field cultivation, which has led to a significant decrease in prices due to the presence of low-quality fruits. Despite the end of the season, there are still small supplies of the Malwina variety from cooler locations available in the market, but at much lower prices ranging from PLN 5.00 to PLN 10.00 per kilogram, compared to repeat-fruiting varieties that have stabilized at PLN 18.00 to PLN 22.00 per kilogram. This price drop is attributed to the issues of fruit size and gray mold, affecting the market's demand for field-grown strawberries. Consequently, there has been a shift in consumer preference towards strawberries grown under cover.

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The harvest season for strawberries from traditional field cultivation is coming to an end. The last few days have seen a drop in prices due to low quality of fruit. There are still the last batches of field strawberries on the market. This is the Malwina variety and the last harvest from cooler locations. The supply is not large because it is already the end of the season. Despite this, prices are much lower. Yesterday and the day before yesterday, the prices of strawberries from traditional field cultivation were quite varied. Depending on the quality, a kilogram cost from PLN 5.00 to PLN 10.00 (PLN 10 - 20 for a Lubyanka). In the case of repeat-fruiting varieties, prices have stabilized at PLN 18.00 - 22.00/kg. After a period of high prices, which in the case of Malwina reached PLN 20.00/kg, it was time for reductions. Growers themselves admit that it is primarily a matter of quality. Quality that often leaves much to be desired. ...

Source: Sad24