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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.

Production

Research

07 Dec 2023

University of Florida researchers unlock the secret to growing blueberries in Florida's off-season

Normally, one does not find Florida-grown blueberries in supermarkets in autumn. But that could change thanks to researchers at the University of Florida. This is good news for consumers and producers, who could extend their market window by several months.

Technologies

Varieties

06 Dec 2023

Varietal screening and agrivoltaics on blueberries tested by Agrion

Agrion organises a technical meeting dedicated to the presentation of the phytosanitary balance and the results of the varietal screening of re-blooming strawberry, blueberry and raspberry and to the presentation of the results of the first observations on agri-voltaics on blueberry. In presence and online.

Export

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05 Dec 2023

Boom in blueberry export and production in Zimbabwe

An investment boom is underway in blueberry cultivation in Zimbabwe. New plantations are being established mainly by investors from neighboring South Africa, thanks to very favorable climatic conditions, availability of high-quality water for irrigation, and cheap labor.

Import

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04 Dec 2023

No dialogue between berry growers and large retailers in UK

The continuing "mismatch" between prices charged by retailers and production costs may force the UK to start importing berries in larger quantities, Retailers in fact are not paying prices that keep pace with rising production costs.

Markets

02 Dec 2023

Justin Mudge: this season's improvement must be a permanent reset of the blueberry industry

Justin Mudge (MD of Chiltern Farms) in an exclusive interview to Italian Berry: "The improvements we've seen this season need to be more than a one-time occurrence. It's crucial for the sustainability of the global blueberry business to make this year's positive changes a new norm not an exception."