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In week 51/2025, Italy’s retail sotres e-commerce shows a sharp price increase for raspberries (+4.1%), declines for blueberries and blackberries, and stable prices for red currants.

Chile updates its blueberry industry with new genetics, improved fruit quality and strong export plans, while boosting domestic consumption during the 2025-26 fresh fruit season.

Raspberries contain natural compounds that support lipid metabolism and help prevent obesity and fatty liver. Scientific data from in vivo animal studies confirm the effects.

Meet Matías™, the new blueberry variety with large fruit, strong resistance and long shelf life, tested in Europe and North Africa for top market performance.

In Verona, blueberry and raspberry prices increase as the season draws to a close. The berry retail store monitor reviews prices, quality, brands and retail assortment across the chains.

Record Peruvian blueberry volumes were well absorbed by the European market and expansion of hydroponic tunnels for raspberries and blackberries in Poland.

In a Mediterranean that is getting warmer and drier, berries will survive – and deserve their place – but it needs become water-smart by design.

In January 2026, Saluzzo, Sondrio and Verona will host major events on blueberry cultivation tech: agrivoltaics, AI, premium varieties and sustainable packaging.

In week 50/2025 blueberry prices remain steady, showing variability between premium, zero-residue and standard tiers, and differences across the main international retailers monitored.

Hortifrut shuts down operations in Mexico and reshapes its blueberry strategy in Peru and China, posting $59 million in losses and investing in high-performing varieties.