Berries in Italy: retail prices rise 6.1%, with blackberries jumping 15.6% in week 37/2026
In week 37/2026, berry prices in Italian retail rose 6.1%: blackberries +15.6% and blueberries +7.9%, while red currants and raspberries both recorded declines.
How much profit does a supermarket make from berries?
What happens when the retail price rises, the mark-up increases, or stock turnover or shelf space changes? Find out with Italian Berry’s new interactive tool.
Raspberries and health: what research says about fiber, gut microbiota and metabolic benefits
Raspberries provide fiber and polyphenols. New research explores how the gut microbiota may help explain why metabolic responses vary between individuals today.
Global blueberry prices rise 1.1%: organic leads growth in week 36/2026 as premium prices decline
Global blueberry prices rose 1.1% in week 36/2026. Organic gained 2.8% and standard 1.2%, while premium fell 1.4% and discount and zero residue remained stable.
Blueberry firmness: why Italy needs a shared code of practice
The Italian blueberry supply chain needs a standardised method for measuring firmness and ensuring that inspections and any disputes are conducted objectively.
Berries in Trieste: lower availability and rising prices, especially for raspberries and blueberries
Berry supplies tighten in Trieste as prices rise, especially for raspberries and blueberries, while Peruvian blueberries become more common in the local market.