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19 Dec 2023

British Berry Growers rejects supermarkets' accusations: insufficient revenues are not the fault of middlemen

British Berry Growers strongly criticised the comments on growers' wages made by the British Retail Consortium that supermarkets are indeed paying more to growers, but that these higher values are being absorbed by middlemen.

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18 Dec 2023

The price range in Italian retail exceeds Eur 20/kg: which suppliers are best placed?

The prices of retail in the Italian retail are highly variable, even on the same day and in the same urban area. In the recent survey of Dec. 12, 2023, prices even more than tripled for the same product were recorded for the same product as stores varied.

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16 Dec 2023

Strawberries and research: new market targets and environmental challenges for varietal improvement

Strawberry research and breeding programmes are constantly evolving to respond to changing consumer demands and environmental conditions. The regulatory framework has also become a relevant factor in defining the characteristics of new cultivars.

Export

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15 Dec 2023

Third season for blueberries from Ecuador while planning 1000 hectares

In its third season of blueberry exports, Ecuador emerges as a newcomer with a unique advantage of offering a year-round supply, totaling 52 weeks. Sebastian Muñoz from FEPEXA notes that Ecuador has expanded its phytosanitary protocol to over 30 countries.

Breeding

14 Dec 2023

Planasa celebrates 50th anniversay in a year of profound transormation

Global small fruit breeder Planasa celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, calling it 'one of the high points of its history'. The company reported that EBITDA is on track to exceed €70 million, while R&D investments exceeded €10 million.

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13 Dec 2023

Christmas berry shopping in Milan: good quality and high prices on the shelves

Despite the difficult season that may have limited the availability of some products, Milan reacts positively by maintaining a good overall quality. The assortment is well stocked, with products available on the shelves, ensuring a diverse range for consumers.

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12 Dec 2023

The global blueberry price index decreased by -0.4% in the week 50/2023

The Global Blueberry Price Index of the Italian Berry basket as measured on 11/12/2023 decreased by 0.4 % compared to the previous week. The index consists of 14 global retail brands, 13 of which have products on offer in the 11/12/2023 survey.

Production

Research

11 Dec 2023

Proceedings of the XXXI IHC2022 conference on new berry crop development are online

The proceedings of the XXXI International Horticultural Congress (IHC2022) have been published: International Symposium on Advances in Berry Crops. We highlight some articles of interest to readers of Italian Berry.

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09 Dec 2023

Global blueberry price index drops 0.6% in week 49/2023

The Global Blueberry Price Index of the Italian Berry basket surveyed on 05/12/2023 decreased by 0.6 percent compared to the previous week. The index consists of 14 global retail brands, of which 13 had product on offer in the 05/12/2023 survey.

Technologies

08 Dec 2023

Tomra Neon, the new solution that adds value and ease to machine-harvested blueberries

The global trend towards machine harvested blueberries has brought challenges. Machine harvesters are faster and less costly than manual picking, but they also harvest unwanted green and red berries, debris and fruit clusters which cause disruption on production lines and slow down the pack-out.