EVENTI

Calendario globale degli eventi specializzati sui piccoli frutti e frutti di bosco.

26 Aug 2026

Mexican strawberries in the US: dumping case and Florida growers
The US preliminarily finds dumping on Mexican winter strawberries, as imports increasingly overlap with Florida’s key production season.

26 Aug 2026

Promotions are more effective during major events, but deep discounts can weaken brands
A 10% price cut can increase brand volumes by 60% during popular events. However, frequent deep discounts can undermine brand strength.

26 Aug 2026

Berries in Italy: online retail prices rise by 5.5%, led by blackberries in week 35 of 2026
In week 35/2026, berry prices in Italian online retail rose by 5.5%: blackberries gained 10.5%, blueberries 4.3% and raspberries 3.7% week on week across Italy.

25 Aug 2026

Brie Reiter Smith appointed CEO of Driscoll's
Soren Bjorn will continue to support Driscoll's during the transition and assist with key strategic priorities.

25 Aug 2026

The berry investment reality check
From tonnes produced to kilograms paid: why berry investments must be designed from the customer backwards.

24 Aug 2026

Naturipe trials blueberries with mango and peach aromas
Naturipe is trialling experimental blueberries with hints of mango, peach and passion fruit: flavour is becoming a key focus in breeding.

22 Aug 2026

Blackberries and health: human study on cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose
A human study on Costa Rican blackberries found favorable changes in cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose, highlighting their metabolic health potential.

21 Aug 2026

Finland: prices have tripled while lowbush blueberry picking is booming
The price of wild blueberries has risen to 4.50 euros per litre, drawing Finns into the woods. 2026 could set a new record.

20 Aug 2026

Farm24: Driscoll's e Morrisons showcase the berry industry together
An initiative to highlight the value of the berry industry to give retailers, producers and consumers an insight into the work that goes on behind every pack.

19 Aug 2026

Slomp: blueberry volumes, pack sizes and consumption are set to rise in 2026
Nicola Slomp gives a positive assessment of the 2026 season for Italian blueberries: higher volumes, good quality and larger pack sizes are driving growth.