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Blueberry harvesting is a multi-stage process, not just a simple manual task: quality is determined by the harvesting, field management and cooling stages.

The Driscoll’s case shows how residues, PFAS and social media can quickly turn a limited test into a reputational issue for berries.

In week 25/2026, the global blueberry price index declined by 0.30%: standard products moved lower, premium grew, while organic and discount segments remained stable across monitored basket.

INIA Quilamapu develops a digital tool to predict quality, maturity and postharvest performance in Chilean blueberries.

In Italy’s retail store, berry prices rose by +1.7% in week 25/2026: blueberries climbed, redcurrants fell, while raspberries weakened and blackberries gained.

Lidl is strengthening its commitment to the UK soft fruit supply chain to provide stability for growers and support investment, innovation and growth.

Genetics, post-harvest technologies and edible packaging are reshaping Europe’s berry industry through climate resilience, sensory quality, longer shelf life, and lower food waste.

Coop will sell 1.6 million kg of blueberries in 2025: around 8% of the Italian market, mainly in 250g packs, but a 100g snack pack is also on the way.

The Florence Berry Monitor finds poorly stocked shelves, unstable quality and average prices of €18.02/kg, with blueberries available in 100% of the stores surveyed in city supermarkets.

With a significant increase in cultivated land and the arrival of major international players, Egypt is making a name for itself.