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14 Feb 2024

From agronomist to consultant, travelling the world with a passion for berries and sharing knowledge
Jorge Duarte has developed a solid experience as a consultant for berry growers, travelling the world to share knowledge and guide the growers to fine the best solutions for their crops, with an eye to the farm, the market requirements and the consumer trends.

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Production 

14 Feb 2024

Leadketty Farm closes after 80 years due to rising costs and no support from supermarkets
In the last few days, a heartfelt message shared on social media by Leadketty, a renowned Scottish producer of berries, has shaken the online community. The Corrigall family, at the helm of the farm, announced with profound sadness the decision to close its doors due to economic challenges.

Markets 

13 Feb 2024

Raspberry are back with Italian household consumption growing by 21% in 2023
After a period of sharply declining consumption (-39% in volume and -20% in value between 2021 and 2022), the consumption of raspberries by Italian households resumed a positive trend on all the main indicators according to Italian Berry - GfK data updated to 31/12/2023.

Markets 

12 Feb 2024

Expenditure by Italian households on blueberries grows to over 122 million Euro in 2023
In 2023, Italian households' expenditure on blueberries increased by 22.9% compared to the previous year, according to updated data from Italian Berry GfK as of 31/12/2023. The overall market value has grown from 99.7 to 122.5 million Euros.

Climate change 

Production 

08 Feb 2024

Wageningen and Sant'Orsola are working on a new greenhouse to protect crops from climate change
The greenhouse will be robust, ogival-shaped, and designed to withstand high winds, water bombs, and hailstorms. The goal is to create an environmentally sustainable structure that integrates well with the outdoor environment. The final model is expected by the end of 2024,

Marketing 

Prices 

07 Feb 2024

Aldi UK include i lamponi tra i beni di prima necessità interessati da tagli prezzi per 30 milioni di sterline
Aldi UK has announced another round of price cuts across a range of fresh produce and essentials, with prices lowered by up to 13 percent. The reductions also affect the berries assortment, with two raspberry lines included in the initiative.

Markets 

06 Feb 2024

Spending on berries grows by 19% in Italy in 2023: one in 3 families bought them despite rising prices
The Italian Berry - GfK data as at 31/12/2023 draw a growth scenario: the growth of the berry market in Italy continues in 2023, with household expenditure rising from 170 to over 202 million Euro in twelve months, an increase in value of 19.1% in twelve months.

Climate change 

Interviews 

Production 

05 Feb 2024

Exclusive interview with Giuseppe Netti on Arrigoni's solutions for active protection of berry crops
In an exclusive interview with Giuseppe Netti, agronomist and Italy manager of Arrigoni Spa, Italian Berry delves into the topic of climate and environmental risks, analysing the active protection solutions that can be put in place to protect berry crops.

Marketing 

02 Feb 2024

Sant'Orsola unveils in Berlin the new red colour corporate graphic
The Italian co-operative Sant'Orsola will be at Fruit Logistica 2024 in Berlin (7-9 February). In its 45th year of activity, it will present a preview of the new red colour and the company's graphical design for packaging. Featured will be the zero-residue raspberry-mirtillo double pack.

Markets 

01 Feb 2024

80,000 tonnes of blueberries are expected from Chile for export, with a longer season
In Chile, weather conditions led to a slower development of crops and thus to very concentrated peak weeks. The end of the season is expected to last longer than in the previous season.