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Blueberry-dominated week: from evolving South American campaigns and first signs of early windows in North Africa to 'probiotic' novelties

The Eterna variety, certified by Guinness World Records at 20.4 grams, lands in New Zealand via Driscoll’s and The Fresh Berry Company. Expected availability in stores by 2026

EPA and NSW Food Authority confirm: Northern NSW blueberries are safe, with no evidence of banned pesticides like thiometon in 2024 official testing.

Berry Retail Survey Milan Oct 21, 2025: blueberries from Peru, raspberries from 4 countries, costly low-quality Mexican blackberries, dynamic assortments, variable prices, solid quality.

New blackberry varieties highlight sweetness and firmness: consistent quality and extended seasons rebuild trust and shelf presence alongside strawberries and blueberries.

Global blueberry index shows contrasting trends: premium down, standard slightly weaker, zero residue stable and organic with moderate growth.

German retailers see strong potential in kiwi berries, yet short shelf life, high prices and low awareness challenge market expansion.

Week 43/2025: raspberries see sharp decline, blueberries also down, red currants steady and blackberries slightly higher in Italian online retail assortments.

TSBC is the first grower in Portugal to get the Gold License for Malaika, ABB’s premium raspberry with jumbo size and long shelf-life for the EU and UK retail markets.