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Technologies 

31 Oct 2023

Assessing the effectiveness of a refrigeration system in the management of Drosophila suzukii
Is it worthwhile to invest in a refrigerated storage facility as an aid for managing Drosophila suzukii? A recent study offers farmers a way to answer this question with an interactive tool.

Events 

30 Oct 2023

Portuguese producers' meeting concludes with a technical day at Nature Berry and a demonstration of Tomra
The annual meeting of the Portuguese Association of Blueberry Producers (ANPM) concluded with a technical day at Nberry in Sátão, which hosted a meeting where the event's technical sponsors were able to show their solutions live to producers.

Interviews 

28 Oct 2023

Past, present, and future of blueberries in Portugal: a conversation with Pedro Bras de Oliveira
Pedro Bras de Oliveira emphasises the urgent need for the sector to reconnect and revitalise existing orchards. The cultivars currently planted in Portugal are obsolete and genetic improvement has led to new, more productive and resistant blueberry varieties.

Events 

27 Oct 2023

12th National Meeting of Blueberry Producers: from Portugal an overview of the industry
The two-day event opened in the morning with the speakers' speeches, and will end tomorrow 28 October with a technical visit to a blueberry sorting, grading and packing point.

Retail 

Prices 

27 Oct 2023

Blueberries: slight increase of 0.5% for global retail price index in week 43
The Global Blueberry Price Index based on 12 global retails audited 25/10/2023 has increased by 0.5% compared to the previous week. Slight decrease for premium segment.

Climate change 

27 Oct 2023

Morocco on its knees: weather conditions damage 20 per cent of raspberry production
Considerable damage to farmers was caused by deformation and deterioration of metal structures (15% of tunnels), tearing of plastic (80% of plots), fruit damage (loss of up to 20% of raspberry production) as well as uprooting of plants.

Retail 

Prices 

26 Oct 2023

Italian price index rises in week 43: 2.2% increase, but units fall
The price index for berries in the Italian retail sector increased by 2.2%: good for currants, similar growth for blueberries and raspberries. The number of units fell by 10% to 45.

Interviews 

Markets 

Statistics 

26 Oct 2023

South Africa's blueberry boom: quality, diversity, and global market strategies
The industry has adopted new varieties of blueberries, resulting in a more diverse selection and better product quality. This change is in line with global consumer preferences and has enabled South African producers to meet specific market demands.

Interviews 

Markets 

Production 

25 Oct 2023

Peru estimates peak in weeks 48-50 and concerns arise from Chile
According to Isabel Quiroz, executive director of iQonsulting, the market analysts, Peru's blueberry volumes are expected to be between 30 and 40 per cent lower this season due to delays caused by the warmer weather caused by El Niño, but Peru's delay is the most worrying for them.

Interviews 

Varieties 

24 Oct 2023

Mountain Blue declares 2023 as the most promising year in terms of varieties
The goal is to discover and optimise the genetic building blocks that lead to the creation of extraordinary berry varieties that will delight consumers with exceptional flavour and size, but also make growing and harvesting easier.