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In blueberries, varietal choice drives yields, premium quality, shelf life, climate risk and economic returns.

In memory of Carlo Petrini (founder of Slowfood), and of the four farm workers who died in the countryside of Cosenza (Italy)

Global blueberries exceed 2 million tonnes as yields, genetics and premium quality reshape the market.

In week 23/2026, Italian retail berry prices fell by 5.2%: raspberries lost 7.8%, blackberries 6.2% and blueberries 3.8%, confirming broad declines across monitored e-commerce listings.

Climate stress, pathogens and limited crop protection make nursery certification, diagnosis and prevention essential.

France’s 2026 blueberry campaign starts early, with harvest already underway, rising volumes, strong fruit quality and dynamic European demand supporting the French origin across the market.

Blueberries and berries support athletes: polyphenols and anthocyanins help reduce lactate and oxidative stress during hypoxic exercise, according to findings from runner research.

China nears one million tonnes of blueberries, driven by substrate growing, AI, proprietary genetics and research.

Sant’Orsola combines micropropagation, breeding and research with Fondazione Mach to strengthen quality, innovation and year-round berry supply.

In Padova the Berry retail monitor found abundant blueberries from Spain and Morocco, low prices, aggressive promotions and strong quality across 20 grocery retail stores visited on 26 May 2026.