Exclusive interview with Umberto Maffioletti of the Arrigoni Chiara company, a long-standing operator of the Milan wholesale market on the sales of berries.
Maverick and Gladiator, the new generation of GPG blueberries
In trials conducted by GPG at production sites in the northern hemisphere, the Tropical Blue, Maverick, Gladiator and Sweet Duchess varieties stood out.
In Florence, early signs of a return to normality for berries
Blueberries continue to show diversity of origins (Portugal, Poland and Peru) but quality is generally fine. Problems for raspberry and blackberry continue.
Fall Creek®: “Revolution in the field, soon consumers will no longer accept old varieties”
"As soon as the new varieties — crunchier, tastier, larger — hit supermarket shelves consistently, consumers won’t be able to help but notice the difference."
Blueberry and raspberry prices down, while currants increase in week 43/2024
The prices of berries in the 16 Italian retail stores panel in week 43/2024 shows an increase for redcurrants, while blueberries and raspberries are increasing.
Peru, what to expect for blueberries in 2024 after El Niño
The disruption of the global blueberry market caused by the reduction of production in Peru due to El Niño will still have knock-on effects in 2024/25.