Blueberry industry considers USHBC assessment hike to strenghten its marketing power
The U.S. blueberry industry is considering a USHBC assessment hike to strengthen marketing efforts, increase consumer demand, and raise $30 million annually by 2028.
Italian e-commerce: -18% red currants, +9% raspberries in week 25/2025
Week 25/2025: online retail store prices collapse for redcurrant (-18%) and surge for raspberry (+9%). Italy’s e-commerce expands berry range with 88 references.
Blueberries -2% in global e-commerce, premium -7% in week 25/2025
In week 25/2025, the global blueberry retail price index dropped by -2%, with sharper declines in the premium (-7%) and organic (-3%) segments across the online retail stores.
Retail stores in Bologna (Italy) berries: prices, quality and product range
In Bologna’s retail market, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries stand out for quality, price and variety. Observations from the June 18 berry survey.
Premium blueberry demand rises: seniors and families opt for quality, health and flavor. Superfresh Growers (US) announces a promising Northwest season.
Blueberry quality index Peru: Agronometrics launches tool
Agronometrics launches a new index to analyze price and quality of Peruvian blueberries, separating premium from standard varieties with smart data tools.
Press review: sustainable packaging, taste award, new varieties
This week we explore sustainable packaging (from pumpkin-fiber trays to ripeness sensors), taste awards, post-harvest eco-design, and new high-yield varieties.