Global blueberry prices fall 2.1% as organic segment drops over 4% worldwide in week 30 of 2026
The global blueberry price tracker fell 2.1% in week 30 of 2026. Organic blueberries recorded the sharpest decline, dropping 4.11% across international markets.
Strawberries out of season: the new habit among families
Strawberries and berries are now year-round snacks in Canada: imports, changing habits and pricing fuel growth, while taste, family budgets and seasonality pay the price worldwide.
Berries in Piacenza: Italian blueberry season ends as foreign supply expands across retail stores
The Italian blueberry season is ending in Piacenza, as supplies from Poland, Romania and Peru increase. Prices rise, while overall product quality remains good.
Royal Berry is to acquire Dutch Berries: a 110-hectare centre for Dutch strawberries is to be established
Royal Berry will acquire Dutch Berries in the Netherlands in 2027, creating a new 110-hectare group with 47 LED-lit hectares and a year-round strawberry supply.
Blueberries beyond fresh: CREA tests drying protocols and snacks in Valtellina
As part of the PRO.F.U.MO. project, CREA has developed a process involving micro-perforation and drying to produce a blueberry snack preserving antioxidants.
Italy’s online berry prices rise 4.5% in week 30 of 2026, led by raspberries and blueberries
In week 30 of 2026, online berry prices in Italy rose 4.5%: both raspberries and blueberries gained, while blackberries fell and redcurrants remained unchanged.
Sweeter berries: opportunity or reputational risk?
The strategic point is to understand whether the continuous emphasis on sweetness may, in the long term, narrow the perception of quality to a single parameter.
Blackberries and metabolism: what really happens to fat, blood sugar and insulin sensitivity
Blackberries might support fat oxidation and insulin sensitivity. Discover what research reveals about metabolism, blood sugar, anthocyanins and daily wellness.
