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Strawberries grown from seed represent a major breakthrough in the sustainable cultivation of strawberries along the entire chain. In this perspective, the Dutch company Limgroup presents Limore® One, the first non-clonal hybrid variety. which will bring 'a big change in the market.

The overall price index in Italy is falling: the berry category is down 3.3%, with blackberries down 8.9%.

Cuna de Platero expects a good strawberry crop in April. The cooperative Cuna de Platero (Moguer/Huelva) specialises in strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, with more than 100 producers on an area of 900 hectares. Research and development of varieties a are key for the future.

Among the most popular berries, blueberries and blackberries for sale in Florence stand out for their competitive prices. Im blueberries still mainly come from Peru, suggesting a significant dependence on imports. Despite their foreign origin, prices remain affordable.

Blueberries Consulting's calendar of International Seminars is set to receive a significant boost thanks to its partnership as co-organiser of the Blueberry Arena Macfrut 2024, which will be held at the Rimini Expo Centre from 8 to 10 May.

Global blueberry price index up 4,2% in week 16/2024. The Global Blueberry Price Index based on 14 global retails audited 15/04/2024 has increased by 4,2% compared to the previous week.

Variety selection remains one of the most important aspects in each season for this crop. Marisma, Fortuna and Rociera are in the season 2023/24 the main strawberry varieties cultivated in Huelva, where there are 14 variety programmes.

At the end of 2023, Sant'Orsola's turnover in the characteristic sector, berries, strawberries and cherries amounted to EUR 65 million (+11.6%). This increase was driven by the €28.89 million distributed to shareholders.

In a recent study published in Nutrients, a group of researchers examined the effects of Physalis, known also as "Golden Berry" on rats with obesity and metabolic issues. The results showed that integrating Physalis into the diet led to reduced body weight and levels of blood sugar and cholesterol.

The first part of the export season for Huelva strawberries was positive from a marketing point of view. Valentine's Day should be highlighted, with a significant increase in demand both in Spain and in the rest of Western European countries.