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Breeding

19 Nov 2024

How Lucchini Berries' Easy Raspberries are growing from Mexico to Morocco

Alessandro Lucchini, a pioneer of berries in Italy, works full-time on the spread of EasyRock and EasyStar raspberries from Morocco to Mexico and Poland.

Production

18 Nov 2024

In Morocco, labour and water shortages may slow down the expansion of berries

The 2023/24 season saw the emergence, for the first time in Morocco, of a problem that had not been anticipated: the shortage of labour. Water is also short.

City

15 Nov 2024

In Padua, signs of normalisation from the 20 stores visited by the Berry Retail Monitor

The situation for berries in Padua (Italy) is stabilising in terms of both price and quality. Good shelf availability across the whole category.

Interviews

14 Nov 2024

Pattini focuses on food service and restaurants to make blueberries grow

New technologies to increase shelf-life and a strategic focus on the food service and restaurant channel: 'There is still room to grow blueberry consumption."

Prices

13 Nov 2024

Lowest blueberry prices at € 10/kg in the global panel for week 46/2024

For blueberries in sizes over 250g, several global retailers offer prices below €12/kg.

Production

13 Nov 2024

China targets blueberries year-round for domestic and export market

China is rapidly transforming from a strong importer, especially in the off-season, to a year-round producer. Export is the next goal.

Prices

12 Nov 2024

Blueberry and raspberry prices drop in Italian supermarkets in week 46/2024

Generalised price drop across the entire small fruit category with -4.8% compared to the previous week in the Italian retail e-commerce.

Markets

11 Nov 2024

Quality in blueberries: what does it really mean?

The blueberry industry still has a long way to go to achieve consistency in fruit characteristics. However, the sector has improved its quality standards.

Marketing

07 Nov 2024

New blueberry-on-the-branch unveiled at Fruit Attraction 2024

NaturAll aims to set a new standard for freshness and sustainability, with blueberries that stay on the branch longer to preserve their taste.

Prices

07 Nov 2024

Organic blueberry (-3%) pushes down global price index for week 45/2024

The organic segment pushes down the global price index for blueberries. The other segments are also dropping significantly.