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.
Bloom Fresh™ expands its portofolio acquiring Inka's Berries blueberries
Bloom Fresh, one of the leading table grape and cherry breeders is now also diversifying into the berry space with the premium varieties of Inka's Berries
Italian wholesale market: Raspberries and Blueberries Above 20 Euros
High prices for berries in the Italian wholesale markets. Raspberries from Italy and Morocco, in a fortnight the first Sicilian strawberries from Marsala.