Berries in Florence: Italy falls, South America grows
In the Florence large-scale retail trade, small fruits change season: Italian blackberries drop, Peru grows in blueberries with rising prices and good quality.
he global blueberry price index rises by 6.3% in week 37/2025, with shifts across organic, premium, discount and standard in top international retail stores.
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