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Production

23 Dec 2024

Wild strawberries from Sicily enjoying the strong Christmas market

As always in the pre-Christmas weeks, prices are peaking these days, even reaching double the usual amount.

Breeding

19 Dec 2024

Strawberries from the Nova Siri Genetics breeding programme touring India

NSG in India for two conferences on the world of strawberries. Nicola Tufaro: 'a valuable opportunity to illustrate our breeding and varietal novelties'.

City

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.