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Blueberry production in New Zealand reaches 4,000 tonnes on 1,000 hectares. Exports are growing, with 1,000 tonnes to Australia and new opportunities in South Korea. The sector is expanding thanks to innovative varieties and favourable climatic conditions.

Plenty, the leader of vertical farms and backed by Jeff Bezos, declares bankruptcy. Despite the financial crisis, the company is keeping its strawberry production on the vertical farm in Virginia active and is focusing on a new restructuring plan.

The blueberry boom in Yunnan has attracted over 100 companies, both Chinese and international, creating employment for more than 100,000 people.

The Global Blueberry Price Index of the Italian Berry basket recorded on 24/03/2025 increased by 2.6% compared to the previous week.

The 2025 ranking of Revista Mercados sees three companies increase their volumes: Cuna de Platero, Algaida and Berryworld Iberia.

Battistini Vivia will bring to Macfrut 2025, as an absolute preview in the Berry Area, new varieties of blueberries and raspberries.

Blueberries and raspberries on the rise, push index up by 0.2%

Matera® strawberry plants are growing, from 7 million last year to 8 million in 2025. 70% of distribution is through the large-scale retail trade.

According to the more than 200 participants at the Fruitnet Berry Congress, the berries sector has ample room for growth, but more effective marketing is needed.

At Macfrut 2025, Michele Ghezzi will present an innovative approach to the organic and integrated cultivation of small fruits in the Berry Area programme.