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19 Dec 2024

In Modena (Italy), blueberries from Aldi and In's for less than € 10/kg in the week before Christmas

The survey took place on 17/12/2024 in the urban area of Modena (Italy) and covered 21 large-scale retail outlets.

Production

18 Dec 2024

Blueberry season over 20,000 tonnes for South Africa, but there is a problem in Europe

While South African blueberry growers are beginning to look eastwards, exports on traditional markets are overtaking the previous campaign.

Prices

18 Dec 2024

Global prices up 5% for standard blueberries in week 51/2024

The Global Blueberry Price Index of the basket of 14 brands across continents recorded on 16/12/2024 increased by 3.6 % compared to the previous week.

Prices

17 Dec 2024

Esselunga (Italy) breaks through 20 Eur/kg in raspberry Christmas range

Italy's e-commerce price index up for raspberries, with +5.3% in the week before Christmas. Esselunga's premium lines are also part of the trend.

Production

17 Dec 2024

Cross-pollination improves blueberry quality and accelerates ripening

Suziblue and Twilight showed the greatest benefits from cross-pollination: significantly increased fruit weight and accelerated ripening.

Production

16 Dec 2024

Industrial sulphur scandal over Chinese goji puts 12,000 tonnes of exports at risk

The Chinese superfood goji berry boasts health benefits but faces food safety challenges and scandals related to illegal chemical practices.

Production

14 Dec 2024

Ecuador and Colombia are the new frontier for year-round blueberries

Colombia and Ecuador, while not yet having significant numbers, show dynamism in their production and approach to international blueberry markets.

Climate change

13 Dec 2024

Strawberries: 40% of harvests at risk due to climate change

Research from the University of Waterloo (Canada) analysed the effects of rising temperatures on strawberries and identified mitigation actions.

Prices

12 Dec 2024

Global blueberry price index collapse: in the discount segment -12.5% in week 50/2024

All blueberry segments fell vertically in the global price index, which dropped by 2.9 % overall in week 50/2024.

Prices

11 Dec 2024

Redcurrants crisis with prices up 4.5% in one week

While the drop in the price of blueberries (-4.8%) continues, the redcurrant crisis is evident and is set to extend over the coming months.