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Market diversification by the Peruvian industry is paying off, as there was an 18% increase in new destinations compared to the 2022-2023 season. But exports up to week 10/2024 are down by -22% compared to the 2022-2023 campaign.

As the incidence of Drosophila suzukii (SWD) in the US increases, so does the battle against the invasive berry-eating fly, particularly on the biological control front. Xingeng Wang, USDA research entomologist, is at the forefront of this battle.

In the large-scale retail trade in Verona, blueberries dominate while redcurrants are almost completely absent. The Berry Retail Monitor reports a varied situation, with raspberries generally of good quality and high prices.

In the heart of Oregon's bountiful berry fields, there's a figure that's become as iconic as the fruits themselves: Bumper Crop Betty. She's not just any mascot; she's the embodiment of the vibrant spirit and delicious flavors of Oregon raspberries and blackberries.

The overall Global Blueberry Price Index of the Italian Berry basket as measured on 08/04/2024 increased by 0.5% compared to the previous week due to a decrease in the discount and premium segments offset by an increase in the prices of the standard segment.

Fresh Del Monte, one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers and distributors of fresh fruits and vegetables, active for 130 years, has chosen to officially enter the production and marketing of berries under its own brand in Italy. And it does so starting from Sicily.

Hortifrut, the world's leading berry producer, has teamed up with Cambium Networks and Codipro, a distributor and systems integrator specialising in networking, to venture into uncharted territory, implementing Wi-Fi 6 to redefine the connected agriculture landscape.

In the week 15/2024, while currants are on the rise, the two main references, namely raspberries and blueberries, are on the decline, dragging down the price index of Italian retail prices.

Just over a year has passed since the launch of Easy raspberries, selected by Alessandro Lucchini. The partnership with G-Berries has launched Easy raspberries into the commercial phase. Interview with Luca Molari (Managing Partner of G-Berries) and Alessandro Gualandi (Variety Development Manager of G-Berries).

The US Blueberry Council (USHBC) is making it easier for consumers to prioritise heart health through simple everyday choices with its 'Grab a boost of blue' campaign. A growing body of scientific evidence shows that blueberries can be part of mod...