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18 Apr 2024

The overall price index in Italy is falling: the berry category is down 3.3%, with blackberries down 8.9%.

The overall price index in Italy is falling: the berry category is down 3.3%, with blackberries down 8.9%.

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17 Apr 2024

Cuna de Platero is focusing its R&D investments on blackberries and Artificial Intelligence

Cuna de Platero expects a good strawberry crop in April. The cooperative Cuna de Platero (Moguer/Huelva) specialises in strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, with more than 100 producers on an area of 900 hectares. Research and development of varieties a are key for the future.

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17 Apr 2024

Florence, berry range showing attractive prices for blueberries and blackberries

Among the most popular berries, blueberries and blackberries for sale in Florence stand out for their competitive prices. Im blueberries still mainly come from Peru, suggesting a significant dependence on imports. Despite their foreign origin, prices remain affordable.

Events

16 Apr 2024

Blueberry Arena Macfrut 2024: innovation and growth for a global industry

Blueberries Consulting's calendar of International Seminars is set to receive a significant boost thanks to its partnership as co-organiser of the Blueberry Arena Macfrut 2024, which will be held at the Rimini Expo Centre from 8 to 10 May.

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16 Apr 2024

Blueberry up in global price index with standard segment up 6.3%

Global blueberry price index up 4,2% in week 16/2024. The Global Blueberry Price Index based on 14 global retails audited 15/04/2024 has increased by 4,2% compared to the previous week.

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15 Apr 2024

Fortuna ranked the second most planted strawberry variety in Huelva

Variety selection remains one of the most important aspects in each season for this crop. Marisma, Fortuna and Rociera are in the season 2023/24 the main strawberry varieties cultivated in Huelva, where there are 14 variety programmes.

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14 Apr 2024

Sant'Orsola closes its 2023 accounts with a profit of 744,000 euro and a 10.6% increase in turnover

At the end of 2023, Sant'Orsola's turnover in the characteristic sector, berries, strawberries and cherries amounted to EUR 65 million (+11.6%). This increase was driven by the €28.89 million distributed to shareholders.

Health

14 Apr 2024

Golden Berry may play a significant role in reducing metabolic issues and obesity

In a recent study published in Nutrients, a group of researchers examined the effects of Physalis, known also as "Golden Berry" on rats with obesity and metabolic issues. The results showed that integrating Physalis into the diet led to reduced body weight and levels of blood sugar and cholesterol.

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13 Apr 2024

Huelva has already exported 35% of its strawberries, the point of the season with Freshuelva

The first part of the export season for Huelva strawberries was positive from a marketing point of view. Valentine's Day should be highlighted, with a significant increase in demand both in Spain and in the rest of Western European countries.

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12 Apr 2024

Despite falling exports, new destinations for Peruvian blueberries increase by 18%

Market diversification by the Peruvian industry is paying off, as there was an 18% increase in new destinations compared to the 2022-2023 season. But exports up to week 10/2024 are down by -22% compared to the 2022-2023 campaign.