Strawberry farming

Valldal is known for its sweet, delicious strawberries. Many of the farms in Valldal make a living by cultivating these well-known berries. Strawberries came to Valldal early in the 1900s. The natural conditions with climate and soil make the conditions for strawberry production particularly favorable here. Because of the long spring in the area, the berries have plenty of time to develop the famous taste and aroma that characterize Valldal berries. The farmers in Valldal have, through generations, gained knowledge and experience in growing strawberries of great size, and which become extra sweet and juicy. Most of the berries are delivered to the producer-owned company Valldal Grønt, which then takes care of reception, quality work, refrigeration, freezing, sales, and distribution. In addition to strawberries, large quantities of raspberries are also produced. Several local companies further process the good raw materials into juice, preserves, and freeze-dried products that you can buy all year round.