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What is different about this release? Unlike previous parasitic wasps released to combat the invasive marbled bug in Zurich or the Comstock scale in Valais, Ganaspis brasiliensis is not yet present in Switzerland. It is therefore the first exotic beneficial insect released for biological pest control in Switzerland since the entry into force of the Swiss Release Ordinance in 2008.

Figures show that the group's total revenue in the first half of this year reached USD 503 million (approximately RMB 3.66 billion), This growth was mainly due to a 16.3% increase in fresh fruit sales, while prices did not change significantly.

The berry category in Turin this week saw Carrefour Market as the most convenient store, with blueberries at € 1.35 per 125g. The survey took place on 18/09/2023 in the urban area of Bologna and covered 20 shops.

Prices of small Italian berries are rising: strawberries from Trentino up to 8€/kg, blueberries are expensive, raspberries 20€/kg in Cesena. Italian blackberries range between 12€ and 17€/kg. Redcurrants range from 12€ to 22€/kg. In the market, prices are lower in Verona.

South African blueberry exporters have reported good market performance this season, although the start of production has been slow. The industry still has the target of exporting about 25,000 tonnes this marketing year.

Morocco is no longer just one of the emerging countries for the cultivation and supply of blueberries worldwide, but has long been a major global player. Morocco continues to mix the international blueberry markets and is also skilfully diversifying its sales regions.

The Global Blueberry Price Index of the Italian Berry basket as measured on 11/09/2023 increased by 3.4 per cent compared to the previous week, with a 5.4 per cent increase for the standard segment. The index consists of 14 large global retail brands.

Hot week for blueberries in the Italian retail market, with the price index up 20.3 percent in the September 11, 2023 survey compared to the previous week. Blackberries are also up sharply in price, while raspberries show only a slight increase.

Through the 33rd week 2023, ProArándanos reports that the Peruvian blueberry crop is producing less than was anticipated at the start of the season. There have been 21,075 tons of blueberries exported as of now, which is a 37 percent decline from the 2022–2023 season.

With a market that is increasingly part of the international context, Georgia presents itself on the global scene as a country with considerable potential. Speaking exclusively for Italian Berry was Nikoloz Didebashvili, co-founder of the Georgian service company BlueGarden.