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A three-fingered robotic hand developed in Arkansas can now pick fresh blackberries, offering a high-tech solution to labor shortages in berry farms.

Penetration, i.e. the percentage of online shoppers, was the main driver of global growth, increasing by 2.6 percentage points to 48%.

Driscoll’s appoints Frances Dillard as its first Chief Communications Officer to lead global strategy, brand reputation, and communication across 40+ international markets.

Researchers in Arkansas identify the genetic locus behind blackberry thorns, enabling faster breeding of thornless, market-friendly varieties.

Peru’s blueberry output to reach 355,000 tonnes in 2025/26, up 4%, driven by new plantings, resilient varieties, and foreign investment.

EasyRose® is a primocane raspberry variety with upright habit, large firm fruit, sweet flavor and excellent adaptability in Europe, Morocco and mild climates.

Explore Italy’s blueberry market growth with key data from Macfrut 2025: production, exports, domestic demand, and a focus on Piedmont, Sicily, and Calabria.

Modena (Italy) confirms its strong berry market: wide range of quality blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, including organic, at competitive prices in local retail.

Week 23/2025: global blueberry price index rises by 1.2%. Online retail store also up, with a 15% increase in SKUs week-over-week.

Week 23/2025: retail stores e-commerce prices rise for raspberries and blueberries, drop for blackberries (-2%). Listings down 6% in Italian online stores.