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Health

05 May 2024

Cuna de Platero distributes blueberries at the Andalusian doctors' congress

Each doctor present also received a brochure on blueberries, with properties and nutritional values. "It is useful to consider them for disease prevention and health improvement," said Francisco José Gómez, president of Cuna de Platero.

Breeding

Production

04 May 2024

Fall Creek and Molari join forces for "an Italy with better blueberries"

Fall Creek and Molari Soc. Agricola have announced an exclusive partnership to enhance the Italian blueberry offering, introducing innovative varieties that are already well-established globally, and optimizing distribution and customer service in Italy.

Events

04 May 2024

Delphy ISFC Summer Event 2024: A convergence of expertise and research on soft fruits

The Delphy ISFC Summer Event 2024 presents innovations in the soft fruit growing industry with seminars, interactive sessions and field visits from 5 to 7 June in Horst, showcasing the latest research and networking opportunities.

Climate change

03 May 2024

Climate change threatens the health properties of wild blueberries in Finland

Climate change and intensive forestry techniques could alter the diversity of microbes living in wild blueberries. This change could affect the flavour and shelf life of these small fruits.

Export

Production

02 May 2024

Blueberry exports from Peru expected to recover in the coming 2024/25 season

After a tough season impacted by El Niño, Peruvian blueberries are set to recover, with exports expected to hit 300,000 tons. Ricardo Polis highlights a shift to superior, consumer-preferred blueberry varieties, crucial for staying competitive in global markets.

Retail

02 May 2024

Global blueberry price index drops 4.5% in the week 18/2024

Walmart remains the most aggressively priced brand in the global basket for blueberries. While in Singapore, prices are skyrocketing.

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Markets

Prices

01 May 2024

The quality of Italian berries stands out on the shelves in the supermarkets in Padua

The Italian Berry Retail Monitor explores the retail stores in Padua: blueberry prices are slightly above the norm and the quality of imported products is inconsistent, while blueberries of Italian origin stand out clearly for their visual and general superiority.

Export

Markets

01 May 2024

Blueberries overtake apples in Ukrainian exports

In 2023, Ukrainian exports of fresh blueberries reached a record $16.5 million, surpassing those of apples ($14.1 million). Blueberries are the third most profitable fruit after nuts and frozen fruits, growing 22-28% annually.

Breeding

Varieties

30 Apr 2024

Nova Siri Genetics' breeding programme is yielding first results also for rubus

The Italian breeder Nova Siri Genetics started its breeding activities with a special focus on strawberries. Recently, NSG's research efforts are also focusing on rubus (raspberries and blackberries). Currently, 1000 selections are being evaluated.

Retail

Prices

30 Apr 2024

Currants drag up the Italian berry price index in week 18/2024

The data presented were collected in the week 18/2024 by the Berry E-Commerce Retail Monitor service, edited by Italian Berry, which analyses the price lists of Italian large-scale retail chains. Blueberry and currant prices on the rise, raspberries and blackberries on the decline.