Berries in Bologna: limited supply, high prices and fragmented retail assortments in supermarkets
In Bologna, the Berry Monitor finds limited berry supply, high prices and a fragmented retail offer, and blueberries are present in 100% of stores surveyed.
Mirtilli: Blueberry prices rise 1.8% globally in week 38/2026, with organic growth leading
Global blueberry prices increased 1.8% in week 38/2026. Organic recorded the strongest increase at 5.8%, while retail prices reached up to €44.19/kg worldwide.
Berry prices in Italy: strong online retail increases in week 38/2026, led by blackberries at +16.5%
In week 38/2026, berry prices in Italian retail rose 8.4%: blackberries +16.5%, blueberries +7.2%, raspberries +5%, while red currants remained fully unchanged.
Back to school: a new alert launched by British Berry Growers
What did British children see advertised during the summer holidays? Hardly any small fruits. Meanwhile, a targeted campaign is being launched in Italy.
Bioconfarm: Sant'Orsola sole partner for berries of the European sustainability project
Achievements include eight good agricultural practices to reduce the need for treatments, and a robot that combats powdery mildew, red spider mites, botrytis.