EVENTI

Calendario globale degli eventi specializzati sui piccoli frutti e frutti di bosco.

28 Dec 2023

Berries in Piacenza: new brands while shelves not always full in week 52/2023
Il mercato della vendita al dettaglio di piccoli frutti nella settimana 52/2023 a Piacenza dimostra alcuni aspetti rilevanti che comprendono i prezzi variabili, la disponibilità dei prodotti sugli scaffali e le peculiarità dei lotti di piccoli frutti, con particolare attenzione al mirtillo.

27 Dec 2023

More berries are sold than bananas while global trade exceeds $13.7 billion
Global trade in berries surpassed bananas in 2021 and continued to hold the lead in 2022. Exports of fresh and frozen berries at the end of 2022 brought exporters about $13.7 billion.

22 Dec 2023

El Niño upsets blueberry yield ranking in Peru
According to Elizabeth Miranda "once again, genetics plays a very important role and it is clear that companies not working with patented varieties have been the most affected and may be left out over time."

21 Dec 2023

Raspberries plummet in Huelva while the entire berries sector faces uncertainty and drought risk
The areas under berries in the province of Huelva amounted to 11,243 hectares for the 2023/24 campaign, according to the Huelva berry association, Freshuelva. This represents a decrease of 4.75 per cent compared to the previous season. Raspberry areas are plummeting.

20 Dec 2023

Verona: variable quality in retail shops for berries during the week of Christmas 2023
The situation of berries in the retail shops Verona is characterised by variable prices, diversification in blueberry packages, fluctuating quality, stock breakages and a limited number of brands. The survey was carried out on 19/12/2023 by the Osservatorio Piccoli Frutti on 20 shops.

19 Dec 2023

British Berry Growers rejects supermarkets' accusations: insufficient revenues are not the fault of middlemen
British Berry Growers strongly criticised the comments on growers' wages made by the British Retail Consortium that supermarkets are indeed paying more to growers, but that these higher values are being absorbed by middlemen.

18 Dec 2023

The price range in Italian retail exceeds Eur 20/kg: which suppliers are best placed?
The prices of retail in the Italian retail are highly variable, even on the same day and in the same urban area. In the recent survey of Dec. 12, 2023, prices even more than tripled for the same product were recorded for the same product as stores varied.

16 Dec 2023

Strawberries and research: new market targets and environmental challenges for varietal improvement
Strawberry research and breeding programmes are constantly evolving to respond to changing consumer demands and environmental conditions. The regulatory framework has also become a relevant factor in defining the characteristics of new cultivars.

15 Dec 2023

Third season for blueberries from Ecuador while planning 1000 hectares
In its third season of blueberry exports, Ecuador emerges as a newcomer with a unique advantage of offering a year-round supply, totaling 52 weeks. Sebastian Muñoz from FEPEXA notes that Ecuador has expanded its phytosanitary protocol to over 30 countries.

14 Dec 2023

Planasa celebrates 50th anniversay in a year of profound transormation
Global small fruit breeder Planasa celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, calling it 'one of the high points of its history'. The company reported that EBITDA is on track to exceed €70 million, while R&D investments exceeded €10 million.