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27 Aug 2024

Uncertain outlook for the 2024/25 Southern Hemisphere blueberry season

After the unpredictable 2023/24 season, what should blueberry importers expect in the coming months from Peru, Chile, Argentina and South Africa?

Production

26 Aug 2024

€ 3 million lost in Tuscany due to the shortage of lowbush blueberries

The lack of snow during the winter is the main cause of the scarcity of this precious wild berry in Tuscany, resulting in losses of millions of Euros.

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24 Aug 2024

Japan, blueberries are ready for gift hampers

The consumption of fresh blueberries in Japan is experiencing significant growth. However, there is still a lack of quantity and quality at the point of sale.

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Production

23 Aug 2024

Organic and fall crop are the new trends for California strawberries

Since 2012, the percentage of areas transplanted in summer has increased from 10% to 27% of the total strawberry production in California.

Production

22 Aug 2024

UCT Chile develops new tool to optimise manual blueberry picking

The innovative device aimed at manual blueberry harvesting demonstrated a 9.7% increase in harvest productivity and a reduction in fruit losses by 87%.

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21 Aug 2024

Modena (Italy): 47% of the 19 stores visited has 3 or less berry SKUs on the shelves

Italian Berry Retail Monitor visited 19 retailers in Modena (Italy): here are the main brands and prices on the shelves in week 34/2024.

Breeding

21 Aug 2024

New raspberry varieties AVA Monet and AVA Dali improve economic viability

Angus Soft Fruits officially presented two new raspberry varieties that 'make a difference in terms of quality and economic results'.

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20 Aug 2024

15 August 2024 IBO webinar: key discussions on the global blueberry industry

During the recent IBO webinar almost 300 participants discussed several critical topics in the global blueberry industry.

Retail

Prices

20 Aug 2024

Global blueberry price index down -1,3% in week 34/2024

The price index for standard blueberries is down in week 34/2024 while the organic segment is up 1.2% on the global retail panel of Italian Berry.

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Consumption

19 Aug 2024

Currants, Italian households' expenditure down 32% in two years

Rising prices and falling penetration have caused a drastic drop in currant spending by Italian households from € 6.6 M to € 4.5 M in two years.