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20 Apr 2026

Berry Area preview: all the presentations

From 25 April, all Berry Area presentations will be available exclusively to the Italian Berry community: subscribe now to the newsletter!

Markets

20 Apr 2026

Oishii brings premium Japanese strawberries to Canada

Oishii enters Canada starting from Toronto with Koyo Berry: premium indoor strawberries, pesticide-free, priced at $30 and positioned in the luxury fruit segment.

Events

20 Apr 2026

Basilicata Strawberry Expo 2026: Policoro showcases the Basilicata Strawberry PGI

On 25 and 26 April 2026, Policoro will host Fragola Expo Basilicata: an exhibition, entertainment and a focus on Basilicata PGI strawberries.

Events

19 Apr 2026

Sant'Orsola shareholders' meeting: 2025 production value at €95 million, volumes up 7%

The national Credit Reputation Award has been revamped, whilst preparations are underway for the 2027 ISHS International Symposium.

Health

18 Apr 2026

Raspberries and blood sugar: why including them in your breakfast can help

Raspberries help reduce post-meal glucose and insulin spikes after high-carb breakfasts. Evidence supports benefits for prediabetes and blood sugar control.

Events

17 Apr 2026

The new Italian Berry Magazine is online: "Times are hard"

In a 2025 survey, industry experts estimated that the blueberry market in Italy would grow by 10% a year. They were wrong. By far.

Markets

Production

17 Apr 2026

Berry press review: weather risk, competitive reshuffling and pressure on prices

In recent days, the trade press has highlighted three key issues: climate risk, competitive realignment and pressure on prices.

Advice

17 Apr 2026

Hepatitis A and berries: risks, ISS data and practical safety advice

Hepatitis A and berries: ISS data for 2025-2026, frozen fruit risks and practical advice to stay safe in the kitchen.

Prices

17 Apr 2026

Berries in Florence: Spain and Morocco dominate large formats

Retail monitor in Florence across 14 retailers: wide berry assortment, Spain and Morocco lead, Chilean red currants scarce and expensive.

Varieties

16 Apr 2026

Nordica A81 blueberry, Battistini Vivai appointed distributor for Italy

A next-generation genetic brings into the Northern Highbush segment the traits of Southern varieties, including fruit size, bloom, firmness, and earliness.