Berries in Italy: between untapped potential and the challenges facing large-scale retail
According to An. Medici (Multicedi), for strawberries, it is necessary to “seasonalise the value, not just the product”. Blueberries flagship of the category.
Blueberries, global price index rises 1.9% in W39/2026 across major international retail markets
The global blueberry price index rose 1.9% in W39/2026, with gains for organic, premium and standard products across major international retail markets tracked.
Berries in Florence: retail prices rise, led by blueberries and uneven quality across stores
Berry prices rise across Florence retail stores: blueberries average €18.87/kg, blackberries €24.12/kg, while product quality varies across the surveyed stores.
Online berry market in Italy: red currants +8.4% and price index up 1.8% in week 39 of 2026
In week 39/2026 online berry prices in Italy rose 1.8%: red currants +8.4%, blackberries +4.4%, blueberries +1.1%, while raspberries fell 1.4% in online retail.