Berries and antioxidants: health benefits explained
Discover why berries are rich in antioxidants and how they support health, according to the latest scientific research on blueberries, currants, raspberries and cranberries.
Italy: blueberries per-capita consumption up 28% in 2025
In 2025, blueberries will be growing in Italy: 9.1 million households will be buying them, up 65% in five years. Frequency, quantity and spending increase,
2025 saw an unseen acceleration in Italian households’ consumption of blueberries, which came close to 20,000 tonnes and nearly €250 million in total spending.
Strawberries with Tajin and blackberries with cheese: Driscoll’s savory trend in Berlin
In Berlin, Driscoll’s unveils strawberries with Tajin and blackberries with cheese at Fruit Logistica, promoting bold savory pairings and new consumption occasions for fresh berries.
Berry retail monitor in Trento: crising prices and increasingly empty shelves
In Trento, the berries retail monitor reports rising prices and reduced availability. Blueberries remain mainly in 125g packs, while raspberries, blackberries and red currants are often absent.
Berries: Italians prefer supermarkets and discounters
Berries are becoming an increasingly modern-trade-driven category in Italy, with the center of gravity moving further toward supermarkets and discounters.
Blueberries in Colombia: accelerated growth and the 2026 export challenge
Colombia’s blueberry sector surges with +609% export growth forecast by 2026, 600 hectares in production and strong expansion in Antioquia, Boyacá and Cundinamarca.