EVENTI

In Santarém, Portugal, the 14th National Blueberry Growers Meeting brings together international experts to discuss innovation, fruit quality, postharvest management and market trends.

Online retail berry prices in Italy rise in week 11 of 2026, led by blueberries (+5.3%). Red currants (+2.9%) and raspberries (+2.1%) also increase. Overview of weekly price changes in the sector.

Fall Creek, Planasa and Fresh Forward align industry events in EMEA to connect breeding innovation, varietal development and market demand across the berry value chain.

For International Women’s Day 2026, Italian Berry gathers the voices of women in berries, highlighting competence, innovation, growth and cultural change.

Blueberries, red currants and aronia are rich in polyphenols and antioxidants. Research shows berries may support cognitive function, cardiovascular health and metabolic balance.

Fresón de Palos unveils new Disney-themed strawberry packaging in Spain for the 2026 campaign, strengthening brand appeal and family-focused fruit consumption.

Interview with Hans Widmann on the global blueberry market: booming demand, discount pricing strategies and the labour crisis in Europe.

The global blueberry price index increased by 1.3% in week 10 of 2026. Premium segment surged (+12.53%), while zero-residue remained stable.

Markets and prices under pressure, emerging origins on the rise (Georgia, Ukraine, Turkey) and focus on genetics, quality and varietal programmes.

Italian Berry Dashboard provides over one million data points on berries in the Italian retail market, tracking prices, assortment trends and supplier positioning with updates three times a week.