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INTA Concordia is developing blueberry varieties adapted to NEA conditions, combining genetic improvement, fruit quality, early production and stronger market competitiveness.

Fresh berries batches return to Bologna retail shelves. First good-quality Chilean blueberries appear, with solid raspberries and blackberries. Prices remain stable to slightly lower, with fewer blueberry promotions.

A small farm in northeastern Michigan has grown into a local hub for blueberry production, led by the passion of the Payne family in Tawas City.

The Global Blueberry Price Index increased by 3.8% in week 2/2026. Premium (+5.01%) and Standard (+4.93%) categories lead gains, while Organic dips. Retail price trends highlighted across the USA and Europe.

In 2026 berries lead new food trends in Italy. Discover how family spending habits are shifting in the retail and fresh produce market.

In the Italian online retail market raspberry prices increase by 3.1%, while blueberries fall by 1.4%. Assortment remains stable, with blueberries covering 36.5% of total berry SKUs.

A 2025 USA-Brazil study identifies the genes behind parthenocarpy in blueberries, unlocking new breeding strategies for resilient and pollinator-independent cultivars.

Strawberries provide vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants—a superfruit supporting heart, digestion and immune health.

By 2026, the global blueberry industry will expand amid new producing regions, tighter margins and higher quality demands, with genetics emerging as a key driver of long-term success.

Chile’s Blueberry Committee launches a campaign to grow domestic consumption, promoting blueberries as a healthy, affordable everyday snack and reinforcing Chile’s fruit-growing identity.