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Technologies 

19 Feb 2024

Tomra Neon launched to support packers of machine harvested highbush blueberries
The mechanized harvesting of highbush blueberries presents a combination of advantages and challenges that are crucial for farmers to consider when deciding on their harvesting methods. Tomra recently launched a new module specifically designed to select machine harvested blueberries.

Retail 

17 Feb 2024

German retailer stops Chilean blueberries with a very short notice
With a very short notice, one of the major German supermarkets has abruptly suspended the supply of blueberries sourced from Chile. Chilean operators are deeply concerned that this decision could have a snowball effect on other German retailers.

Markets 

Prices 

16 Feb 2024

Chilean blueberries boosting promotions in supermarkets in the Genoa area
The berry retail offer in Genoa this week revealed a serious shortage of redcurrants, available in only three out of the 18 shops visited. The quality was generally unsatisfactory across the whole range, with prepacks on the shelves since the beginning of February.

Markets 

15 Feb 2024

Boom of blackberries with Italian expenditure growing 46% in 2023
In 2023, blackberries reached their highest sales in the last three years, exceeding 10 million Euro, with a record increase of 46% compared to 2022, according to Italian Berry - GfK data updated to 31/12/2023, which analyses the consumption of berry by Italian families.

Markets 

15 Feb 2024

Currant crisis continues in Italy with consumption down 4%
Il ribes rosso sta perdendo mercato in Italia e il valore della spesa totale delle famiglie è sceso sotto i 5 milioni di Euro per la prima volta negli ultimi tre anni. Il calo del 4% nella spesa per i ribes è uno dei dati sui consumi raccolti da Italian Berry - GfK aggiornati al 31/12/2023.

Production 

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.

Costs 

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,