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29 Jan 2026

Berries in Verona retail stores: rising prices, limited raspberry supply and foreign origins dominate

The Verona small berry retail observatory shows rising prices and limited raspberry availability. Blueberries mainly from Chile, early arrivals from Morocco and Peru, positive quality overall and a highly concentrated brand landscape.

Production

28 Jan 2026

The ideal time for harvesting: new challenges for blueberries

Varietal characterisation by country and production area is becoming essential to achieving production objectives, not only in terms of volumes.

Events

27 Jan 2026

Fall Creek unveils SEKOYA Nova blueberry at Fruit Logistica 2026

Fall Creek unveils SEKOYA Nova ‘FC15-173’ high-chill blueberry at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin. Focus on shelf life, fruit size and grower benefits from Eugene, Oregon.

Prices

27 Jan 2026

Online berries in Italy: price dynamics across GDO channels in week 5 of 2026

Week 5 of 2026 highlights mixed weekly price trends for berries in Italy’s online GDO channel, showing differentiated movements across categories and a generally stable product assortment.

Markets

26 Jan 2026

Andalusia emerges as Europe's second top blueberry producer after Poland: growth and export trends

Andalusia holds 32% of EU’s blueberry production, with Huelva as a key hub. Strong export growth and yield boost define the 2024/25 season.

Health

24 Jan 2026

Blueberry and health: proven benefits for heart, brain and aging according to scientific research

Blueberries support heart, brain and healthy aging. Clinical studies confirm their powerful role in preventing disease and boosting long-term wellness through nutrition.

Markets

23 Jan 2026

Press review: new seasons and new varieties

Headlines from the past two weeks include blueberry momentum (Peru’s record and EU balancing via Chile/Egypt), a slow start for Spanish strawberries.

Research

23 Jan 2026

CIV Strengthens Strawberry Research: Juan Carlos Gutierrez Ruiz Appointed Breeder for Mediterranean Markets

CIV strengthens R&D by appointing Juan Carlos Gutierrez as strawberry breeder for Southern Europe, based in Huelva.

Production

22 Jan 2026

Do we really know what our berry plants need?

Diagnostic tools and the fine line between measurement and informed estimation: berry production has never been so closely monitored. But there is a risk.

Prices

22 Jan 2026

Retail stores in Florence, blueberry prices down, blackberry and raspberry prices up

In the retail stores of the Tuscan capital, there is little choice of brands, but they are well stocked, with better quality at Conad, Coop, Eurospin, Pam and Lidl.