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25 Feb 2026

Blueberries +0.4%: global prices rise in week 9/2026, standard segment leads

Week 9/2026: the global blueberry price index rises by 0.4%. Standard segment increases (+0.95%), organic declines (-1.46%). Italian Berry data across 14 retail chains monitored.

Events

24 Feb 2026

Milan hosts the 2026 European blueberry conference with Sebastian Ochoa at air Hotel Linate

On March 4, 2026, Milan’s Air Hotel Linate will host the European Blueberry Conference with Sebastian Ochoa, focusing on yield, profitability and innovation for European growers in the EU!!

Markets

24 Feb 2026

USA: USDA invests $285 million to boost blueberry exports to Canada and Asian markets

USDA launches the $285 million America First Trade Promotion Program to expand US blueberry exports to Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, India and Southeast Asia markets.

Prices

24 Feb 2026

Italian online berries week 9/2026: blueberries +6.9% and retail prices up

In week 9/2026, Italian retail prices for small berries increased: blueberries +6.9%, raspberries +1.4%, blackberries +2.0%, red currants stable. Weekly index up 3.3% versus prior week.

Consumption

23 Feb 2026

Blueberries in Italy 2025: more even consumption between North and South, wider reach across segments

In 2025, blueberry consumption in Italy becomes more even: the North-South gap narrows and the category expands across segments.

Statistics

23 Feb 2026

Germany 2025: Record berry harvest, +23.5% reaching 45,700 tons

In 2025 Germany records a historic harvest of 45,700 tons of berries, up 23.5% from 2024. Blueberries and currants lead growth, with strong expansion in organic production.

Varieties

20 Feb 2026

Piemonte Berry: the event for breeders and growers to explore varietal innovation

The initiative, aimed at Piedmontese producers and technicians, was created to offer an up-to-date overview of the main new varieties of berries.

Health

20 Feb 2026

Berries and antioxidants: health benefits explained

Discover why berries are rich in antioxidants and how they support health, according to the latest scientific research on blueberries, currants, raspberries and cranberries.

Consumption

20 Feb 2026

Italy: blueberries per-capita consumption up 28% in 2025

In 2025, blueberries will be growing in Italy: 9.1 million households will be buying them, up 65% in five years. Frequency, quantity and spending increase,

Production

20 Feb 2026

Michigan wild blueberry grows with MSU research

Michigan wild blueberry strengthens its leadership thanks to Michigan State University research: new varieties, SWD control and agronomic innovation