EVENTI

Blueberry Arena, the event organized by Blueberries Consulting at Macfrut 2024, concludes its third day on Friday, May 10th and has been an opportunity for European producers and entrepreneurs, and a major boost for the blueberry industry on its path to having a greater presence in Europe.

General price collapse in Italian small fruit e-commerce in the second week of May 2024.

The Global Blueberry Price Index of the Italian Berry basket surveyed on 07/05/2024 increased by 3.1 percent compared to the previous week. The index consists of 14 global retail brands, of which 14 had product on offer in the survey of 07/05/2024.

A Battistini Vivai con l’inaugurazione del laboratorio di micropropagazione si entra in una nuova era. Più digitale, robotica, sostenibile e con grande attenzione alla ricerca. Italian Berry intervista in esclusiva Sandra Laghi, responsabile commerciale e referente berries.

Hans Liekens, value chain & retail manager Sekoya, sarà a Macfrut 2024 per illustrare strategie e obiettivi di Sekoya®. In un'intervista in esclusiva Liekens ha commentato i risultati dell'indagine GfK sui consumi fuori casa, spiegando perché i mirtilli possono diventare un ottimo snack.

The meeting will allow participants to see some recently introduced and reference varieties being grown/harvested on a production farm in the province of Cuneo.

A revolutionary technology on the horizon could change the way we think about these tart little fruits, making them more enjoyable without having to add sugar. Research by Cambridge University has tested their acceptability to American consumers, with surprising results.

Each doctor present also received a brochure on blueberries, with properties and nutritional values. "It is useful to consider them for disease prevention and health improvement," said Francisco José Gómez, president of Cuna de Platero.

Fall Creek and Molari Soc. Agricola have announced an exclusive partnership to enhance the Italian blueberry offering, introducing innovative varieties that are already well-established globally, and optimizing distribution and customer service in Italy.

The Delphy ISFC Summer Event 2024 presents innovations in the soft fruit growing industry with seminars, interactive sessions and field visits from 5 to 7 June in Horst, showcasing the latest research and networking opportunities.