Science Behind the Strawberry: Global Experts Spotlight New Research on Gut, Brain, and Heart Health Recent Berry Health Benefits Symposium Showcased Breakthrough Findings Linking Strawberries to Cognitive Function, Metabolism, and Disease Prevention Recently, leading scientists, researchers, and nutrition experts gathered from around the world at the Berry Health Benefits Symposium to share innovative research on […]
A Century of Care: The Nagata Family’s Legacy of Sustainable Strawberry Farming For more than a century, the Nagata family has cultivated strawberries in Oceanside, California — building a legacy grounded in resilience, stewardship, and care for the land. What began in the 1920s with Neil Nagata’s grandfather has grown into a multigenerational story of […]
“This is more than just a field day—it’s where the future of farming takes root. Our growers and industry are deeply committed to sustainable, responsible growing practices, and the Strawberry Center is at the center of that transformation. There is something powerful about seeing the “all-in” spirit that’s driving sustainable success for one of the […]
California strawberry farming is held to some of the highest agricultural standards in the world. To meet these rigorous expectations—and deliver berries that are as safe as they are delicious—farmers lean on cutting-edge science and forward-thinking techniques.
Strawberries & Sustainability: A Packaging Revolution Sustainability doesn’t stop at the farm — it continues in the clamshells that bring California strawberries to your table. In 2020, berry farmers and brands united to pledge their commitment to sustainable packaging. Today, we’re proud to share that our berry clamshells are officially 100% recyclable. With sustainability at […]
For generations, strawberry farming in California has elevated farmworkers — engaging workers through training, providing competitive wages and benefits, and empowering opportunities for advancement — from picker to truck driver, to supervisor and even farm owner.
Meet the Women Who Grow and Harvest California Strawberries It takes tens of thousands of men and women each day in California to skillfully harvest strawberries to make sure they get from the farm to your table. Every berry harvested holds a story. Many of these stories emerge from generations of Latina women who immigrate […]
Insights & Resources for the Strawberry Industry The 23rd Annual Strawberry Production Meeting, hosted by University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), was recently held in Ventura. In-person and online attendees were given updates on the latest research through presentations on pest management, plant-disease management and water management. Presentations are available for those who missed the […]
On August 8, 2024, the Cal Poly Strawberry Center held its 10th Anniversary Field Day spotlighting the latest research findings in automation, entomology and plant pathology.
