Strawberries are one of the most popular fruits in the world, and their production is a major industry in many countries. Ripe Strawberries with white flowers ( Source ) According to the latest data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)   Statistics , the top three countries in terms of strawberry production are China , the United States , and Egypt .  In 2023, China produced 3,336,690 tons of strawberries, followed by the United States with 1,055,963 tons and Egypt with 597,029 tons.  The global demand for strawberries continues to grow, and farmers are planting more acres of strawberries to meet this demand.  However, unpredictable weather patterns and catastrophic climate events have damaged and destroyed strawberry crops in some areas, causing demand to exceed supply.  In the United States , California is responsible for 90% of the strawberry crop, with Florida , Oregon , North Carolina , and Michigan producing the remaining 10%.  In Egy...