The plastic ones take less damage from shipping, and people don’t seem to mind eating pretend strawberries, so that’s more of a free market failure thing.
In my experience, there are good ones to be had, but only if you buy locally and in-season. Imported or forced fruit are almost universally disappointing.
Or grow your own, using traditional varieties like Cambridge Favourite or Elsanta.
Or grow your own, using traditional varieties like Cambridge Favourite or Elsanta.