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Health 

Blackberries and health: human study on cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose-image

22 Aug 2026

Blackberries and health: human study on cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose
A human study on Costa Rican blackberries found favorable changes in cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose, highlighting their metabolic health potential.

Production 

Finland: prices have tripled while lowbush blueberry picking is booming-image

21 Aug 2026

Finland: prices have tripled while lowbush blueberry picking is booming
The price of wild blueberries has risen to 4.50 euros per litre, drawing Finns into the woods. 2026 could set a new record.

Marketing 

Farm24: Driscoll's e Morrisons showcase the berry industry together -image

20 Aug 2026

Farm24: Driscoll's e Morrisons showcase the berry industry together
An initiative to highlight the value of the berry industry to give retailers, producers and consumers an insight into the work that goes on behind every pack.

Markets 

Slomp: blueberry volumes, pack sizes and consumption are set to rise in 2026-image

19 Aug 2026

Slomp: blueberry volumes, pack sizes and consumption are set to rise in 2026
Nicola Slomp gives a positive assessment of the 2026 season for Italian blueberries: higher volumes, good quality and larger pack sizes are driving growth.

Prices 

Global blueberry price index rises 2.4% in week 34/2026, led by strong premium segment gains-image

19 Aug 2026

Global blueberry price index rises 2.4% in week 34/2026, led by strong premium segment gains
The global blueberry price index rises by 2.4% in week 34/2026: premium gains 6.7%, standard rises 3.5%, while organic blueberries decline by 3.3% worldwide.

Export 

South Africa: blueberry production set to reach nearly 39,000 tonnes in 2025/26-image

18 Aug 2026

South Africa: blueberry production set to reach nearly 39,000 tonnes in 2025/26
South Africa is gaining prominence globally thanks to favourable production conditions, high-performing varieties and a strongly export-oriented strategy,

Technologies 

Trials have begun on blueberries using an innovative integrated above-canopy system for treatments and frost protection-image

18 Aug 2026

Trials have begun on blueberries using an innovative integrated above-canopy system for treatments and frost protection
Netafim has unveiled S.O.PH.I.A., a fixed system mounted above the canopy designed to integrate localised treatments and frost protection along the row.

Prices 

Berry prices in Italy's online grocery retail increase 0.7% in week 34/2026-image

18 Aug 2026

Berry prices in Italy's online grocery retail increase 0.7% in week 34/2026
In week 34/2026, berry prices in Italy's online grocery retail rose by 0.7%: raspberries +8.4%, blueberries +0.9% and blackberries -4%. Listings fell 15%.

Markets 

Ukraine blueberry prices hit new lows amid poor yields-image

17 Aug 2026

Ukraine blueberry prices hit new lows amid poor yields
Ukraine’s blueberry prices have reached new lows, while frost damage and poor yields affect mid- and late-season varieties.

Health 

Blueberries during pregnancy: a study finds benefits for blood sugar levels, weight and maternal inflammation-image

15 Aug 2026

Blueberries during pregnancy: a study finds benefits for blood sugar levels, weight and maternal inflammation
A study of 34 women with obesity links blueberries and soluble fibre to less weight gain, lower blood sugar levels and improved markers of inflammation in the blood.

Production 

Chiara Guffanti's book and the uncomfortable truths about berries-image

14 Aug 2026

Chiara Guffanti's book and the uncomfortable truths about berries
In *Mille metri di dolcezza*, Chiara Guffanti sweeps the reader into a whirlwind of passion for the mountains and her special and unique berries.