Berry prices in Italian online retail: blueberries +8.3%, raspberries +3.7%
Berry prices increase in Italian online retail: blueberries +8.3%, redcurrants +8.4%, raspberries +3.7% and blackberries +2.8%. Weekly index grows and assortment shifts across digital shelves.
The “Snackification” of Italians: berries at the heart of the new fourth meal
YouGov research confirms the snacking revolution in Italy: 8 out of 10 Italians consume a daily snack. Small fruits are the stars of the new functional "fourth meal".
Strawberries and prediabetes: a natural ally against insulin resistance
A clinical trial shows that 2.5 daily servings of strawberries improve glucose, HbA1c, cholesterol and inflammation in adults with prediabetes and obesity.
After the storms: learnings from berry fields in Southern Europe and Northern Africa
The storms of 2026 hit southern Europe and North Africa, causing soil saturation, root damage and losses in small fruits. Technical analysis and post-event strategies.
Milan retail: berry prices rise amid shortages and growing foreign supply
In Milan, berry prices are rising due to shortages of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and red currants. Limited assortments, foreign origins and smaller packs define retail shelves.
3 new Sant'Orsola raspberry varieties showcased at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin
At Fruit Logistica Berlin 2026, Sant'Orsola presents new high-yield and climate-resilient raspberries, boosting its global leadership in the berry market.
At Fruit Logistica, Camposol unveils ORIGEN: proprietary genetics program to boost quality, sustainability, and competitiveness of Peruvian blueberries.
Blueberries: global price index +2.1% in week 7/2026 led by organic
The global blueberry price index rises by 2.1% in week 7/2026. Organic leads growth (+3.1%), followed by premium (+2.6%), while the standard segment increases by 1.8%.
Yumio® introduces Rubin raspberries in Berlin with a global club for year-round premium quality
Yumio® is the new Rubin raspberry brand launched at Fruit Logistica in Berlin with a global club to ensure consistent quality, supply and sustainability all year round.
