Blueberries in 2026: global growth, advanced genetics and quality shaping future competitiveness
By 2026, the global blueberry industry will expand amid new producing regions, tighter margins and higher quality demands, with genetics emerging as a key driver of long-term success.
Chile launches blueberry campaign to boost domestic consumption of its national superfood
Chile’s Blueberry Committee launches a campaign to grow domestic consumption, promoting blueberries as a healthy, affordable everyday snack and reinforcing Chile’s fruit-growing identity.
Padua berry prices: stable market and good quality, but blackberries show strong price growth
In Padua, the December 30, 2025 survey found well stocked shelves and stable quality, even for lots packed before December 24. Overall berry prices stayed steady, while blackberry prices surged sharply.
Global blueberry prices fall 1.4% in week 53/2025, while premium segment shows strong increase
The Italian Berry Global Blueberry Price Index drops by 1.4% in week 53/2025. Premium blueberries rise by 2.79%, while standard categories fall by 2.26% across major global grocery retailers.
Blueberries in China: Honghe and Yunnan drive growth in a $32 billion global market
China’s blueberry industry is surging as Honghe and Yunnan lead production, research and investment. Planting area exceeds 1.4 million mu, while the global blueberry market targets $32 billion.
Blueberries: global retail prices down 0.7%, premium segment weighs on the market
Weekly retail data highlight a downward shift in the blueberry price index, driven by uneven segment performance and a marked weakness in high-end product positioning.
Berries in Italian online retail: raspberries +4.2%, blueberries +1.7%, blackberries decline
Weekly market dynamics show contrasting movements across berry categories, with pricing signals, stability patterns and assortment choices shaping competitive positioning among retailers.