Mirtillo

The global price index fell in the first week of 2024: -1.3% driven by the decline of the standard segment to -3.80%. In contrast, the organic segment grew with an increase of 5.11%. The number of SKUs also decreased to 46 from 51 in the previous week.

In Brescia, blueberries present themselves as an affordable option, with moderate prices echoing the needs of the value-for-money consumer. However, the analysis reveals significant fluctuations in the costs of blackberries, raspberries and currants, with variations depending on the different retailers.

The Packer's Organic Fresh Trends 2024 survey revealed that younger consumers, ethnic minorities (particularly blacks/African Americans), and families with one or two children were more likely to report buying organic blueberries.

Il mercato della vendita al dettaglio di piccoli frutti nella settimana 52/2023 a Piacenza dimostra alcuni aspetti rilevanti che comprendono i prezzi variabili, la disponibilità dei prodotti sugli scaffali e le peculiarità dei lotti di piccoli frutti, con particolare attenzione al mirtillo.

Global trade in berries surpassed bananas in 2021 and continued to hold the lead in 2022. Exports of fresh and frozen berries at the end of 2022 brought exporters about $13.7 billion.

According to Elizabeth Miranda "once again, genetics plays a very important role and it is clear that companies not working with patented varieties have been the most affected and may be left out over time."

The areas under berries in the province of Huelva amounted to 11,243 hectares for the 2023/24 campaign, according to the Huelva berry association, Freshuelva. This represents a decrease of 4.75 per cent compared to the previous season. Raspberry areas are plummeting.

The situation of berries in the retail shops Verona is characterised by variable prices, diversification in blueberry packages, fluctuating quality, stock breakages and a limited number of brands. The survey was carried out on 19/12/2023 by the Osservatorio Piccoli Frutti on 20 shops.

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.

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.