Strawberries from Poland: the highlight of the season and price war in Slubice!

Strawberries from Poland: the highlight of the season and price war in Slubice!

Oranienburg, Deutschland - The strawberry season has reached its peak in Poland, especially in the region around Slubice near Frankfurt (Oder). Fresh fruit is offered generously here, but the prices vary greatly. On average, buyers pay between 5 and 6 euros per kilo, while 500 grams of strawberries are available for around 2.50 euros. This makes the Polish strawberry offer particularly attractive compared to German price average of up to 9 euros per kilo. The reasons for these price differences are complex, and the quality of the harvest is affected by the wet and cold weather conditions. Dealers report that they not only have to fight with a higher humidity, but also with rain and cold nights, which means that many lazy and mushy fruits have to be sorted out. Despite these challenges, the sellers have hope for better weather conditions that could improve both the quality and prices. [MOZ.de] (https://www.moz.de/lokales/frankfurt-oder/erdbeeren-aus-polen-lauft-auf-hochtour-pro- and-problem 78101804.html) reports on these difficulties.

The German supermarkets already offer domestic strawberries, with the high season ranging from May to July. The first fruits are ripe towards the end of April. Shopping tips to choose from fresh strawberries are simple. You should make sure that the fruits are evenly red, glossy and with fresh green goblet. The aroma also plays an important role: fresh strawberries smell fine. Although prices for 500 grams of domestic strawberries are between 3.80 and 7 euros, the circumstances can change quickly. Experts fear that prices could increase due to weather -related bottlenecks. This year many strawberry fields were harvested before Pentecost, which already led to an increase in the offer. Wether.com explains that over 1,000 strawberry varieties only have a few, such as Clery and Malwina are popular in the long term.

popularity and health

strawberries are the most popular fruit in Germany and that for good reason: they not only taste good, they are also extremely healthy. With a water content of 90 % and only 35 calories per 100 grams, you are an excellent choice for calorie -conscious gourmets. They deliver important vitamins such as vitamin C, folic acid and fiber. According to current reports from Bavaria, the popularity of the strawberries could even lead to a new price slip, with some offers below two euros per kilo. However, association representatives expect stabilization and tendency to increase the price in the long term, provided that the weather and the conditions in the harvest remain stable. [Br.de] (https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern/erdbeeren-un-zwei-wie-es-es-den-prices-like, unjdplv) emphasizes that we are already confronted with a certain demand that could lead to a price increase.

In addition, the recommendation is to choose organic goods, as they use less pesticides and are more environmentally friendly. Providers in the region want to ensure that the strawberries are not only fresh and tasty, but are also grown sustainably. Despite the many challenges, consumers are looking forward to the strawberry era, which is often associated with social excursions into the open and enjoyable soft ice creations. The warm months not only offer the opportunity to stock up on fresh strawberries, but also to use them in a variety of ways in the kitchen, be it pure in salads or desserts.