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21 Feb 2024

Low prices and poor quality for blueberries on supermarket shelves in Milan
The Italian Berry Retail Monitor survey took place this week on 20/02/2024 in the urban area of Milan and covered 20 points of sale of 19 brands belonging to 16 large-scale retail groups.

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Markets 

20 Feb 2024

Berry consumption in Italy: according to Carlo Lingua there are good prospects but more courage is needed
"The positive climate for berries continues for Italian families: now we need more courage and more emphasis on taste and formats": Carlo Lingua, managing director of RK Growers, thus comments on the half-yearly data on berries consumption updated by Italian Berry - GfK to 31/12/2023.

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.

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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.