Innovation and variety trials in blueberries: the experience of the Laimburg Centre
The Laimburg Centre acts as a strategic link between cutting-edge scientific research and agronomic application. A total of 53 blueberry varieties are tested.
Global blueberry prices rise 5.1% in week 29 as the standard segment gains 8.43% worldwide
The global blueberry price index rises 5.1% in week 29 of 2026 led by an 8.43% jump in the standard segment, while premium prices edge down 0.1% week over week.
Berry market in Verona: Italian supply falls as imports rise and blueberry prices increase
Italian berry supply is declining in Verona as imports increase and blueberry prices climb, while supermarket quality and product availability remain very good.
Berries in Italian online retail: prices fall by 2.1% during week 29 of 2026 as redcurrants plunge
In week 29/2026, berry prices in Italian online retail fell by 2.1%: redcurrants plunged 18%, while blackberries rose 2.7% across the monitored assortment data.
Berries and branding: it's time to move beyond health and taste
Berries need to move beyond the usual generic messages about health and freshness: new branding is increasingly focusing on rituals, communities and identity.
Berries: science is making rapid progress in the areas of climate resilience and wellbeing
Research, resilient varieties, healthy snacks and sustainable packaging reshape the future of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and currants.
Global blueberry prices up 4%: the premium rises sharply in week 28 of 2026
In week 28 of 2026, the global blueberry price index rose by 4% in the e-commerce sector: premium blueberries were up 25.16 per cent, organic blueberries rose, whilst standard blueberries fell slightly.