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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.

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.

The proceedings of the XXXI International Horticultural Congress (IHC2022) have been published: International Symposium on Advances in Berry Crops. We highlight some articles of interest to readers of Italian Berry.

British Berry Growers has named Co-op 'retailer of the year 2023' for achieving the highest growth in UK berry sales in 2023, with a total volume sales increase of 22.1 per cent year-on-year.

In the 20 points of sale visited in the 21/11/2023 survey of the Berry Retail Monitor, medium-high prices prevail against generally good quality. The time profile of stocks on the shelves is also interesting, suggesting good rotation.

The European Commission has approved an aid program for Polish raspberry growers whose plantations suffered severe damage this year due to spring frost or hailstorms causing low prices for produce for processing.

There was a slight increase in the price index for the Italian retail during week 46: growth in currants at +7.2%, with blackberries and blueberries growing slightly by +1%. The number of references also increased, with a total of 56 representing a growth of +17%.

In Bologna on 14/11/2023 the quality of all references tended to be good due to a rather fast rotation. Most production batches belong to no earlier than 11 November. Prices remain high due to the lack of blueberries, blackberries and raspberries in production.

In this recent exclusive interview with Nuno Passadinhas, Director of Fresh Products at Auchan Retail, Portugal, Italian Berry delved into the importance of the berry category for Auchan and its remarkable growth, with a particular focus on blueberries.

Prices were generally stable in the Italian retail basket this week. There was slight growth for raspberries with +5%, while blueberries fell by -3.2%. There was also a drop in references, which fell by 16% with a total of 48.