Global blueberry index: prices rise by +3.9% in week 8/2026
The global blueberry price index rose by 3.9% in week 8/2026. Strong retail price gaps across the USA, Europe and Australia, with wide spreads between minimum and maximum €/kg.
Blueberries in Colombia: accelerated growth and the 2026 export challenge
Colombia’s blueberry sector surges with +609% export growth forecast by 2026, 600 hectares in production and strong expansion in Antioquia, Boyacá and Cundinamarca.
Berry boom in Italy continues in 2025: spending +35% and volumes +41%, according to YouGov – Italian Berry
According to YouGov – Italian Berry data, in 2025 spending on blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and redcurrants increased by 35%, exceeding €320 million.
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.
