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18 Dec 2023

The price range in Italian retail exceeds Eur 20/kg: which suppliers are best placed?
The prices of retail in the Italian retail are highly variable, even on the same day and in the same urban area. In the recent survey of Dec. 12, 2023, prices even more than tripled for the same product were recorded for the same product as stores varied.

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16 Dec 2023

Strawberries and research: new market targets and environmental challenges for varietal improvement
Strawberry research and breeding programmes are constantly evolving to respond to changing consumer demands and environmental conditions. The regulatory framework has also become a relevant factor in defining the characteristics of new cultivars.

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15 Dec 2023

Third season for blueberries from Ecuador while planning 1000 hectares
In its third season of blueberry exports, Ecuador emerges as a newcomer with a unique advantage of offering a year-round supply, totaling 52 weeks. Sebastian Muñoz from FEPEXA notes that Ecuador has expanded its phytosanitary protocol to over 30 countries.

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13 Dec 2023

Christmas berry shopping in Milan: good quality and high prices on the shelves
Despite the difficult season that may have limited the availability of some products, Milan reacts positively by maintaining a good overall quality. The assortment is well stocked, with products available on the shelves, ensuring a diverse range for consumers.

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12 Dec 2023

The global blueberry price index decreased by -0.4% in the week 50/2023
The Global Blueberry Price Index of the Italian Berry basket as measured on 11/12/2023 decreased by 0.4 % compared to the previous week. The index consists of 14 global retail brands, 13 of which have products on offer in the 11/12/2023 survey.

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09 Dec 2023

Global blueberry price index drops 0.6% in week 49/2023
The Global Blueberry Price Index of the Italian Berry basket surveyed on 05/12/2023 decreased by 0.6 percent compared to the previous week. The index consists of 14 global retail brands, of which 13 had product on offer in the 05/12/2023 survey.

Export 

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Production 

05 Dec 2023

Boom in blueberry export and production in Zimbabwe
An investment boom is underway in blueberry cultivation in Zimbabwe. New plantations are being established mainly by investors from neighboring South Africa, thanks to very favorable climatic conditions, availability of high-quality water for irrigation, and cheap labor.

Import 

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04 Dec 2023

No dialogue between berry growers and large retailers in UK
The continuing "mismatch" between prices charged by retailers and production costs may force the UK to start importing berries in larger quantities, Retailers in fact are not paying prices that keep pace with rising production costs.

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02 Dec 2023

Justin Mudge: this season's improvement must be a permanent reset of the blueberry industry
Justin Mudge (MD of Chiltern Farms) in an exclusive interview to Italian Berry: "The improvements we've seen this season need to be more than a one-time occurrence. It's crucial for the sustainability of the global blueberry business to make this year's positive changes a new norm not an exception."

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30 Nov 2023

Italian retail price index stable in week 48/2023: red currants and blackberries up, slight decline only for raspberries at -0.8%
Stable price index for Italian retail in week 48/2023: growth in red currant (+5%) and blackberry (+4.3%) indexes, only decrease detected for raspberries with -0.8% compared to the previous week. Slight increase also for references with a total of 63 products in the assortment.