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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.

The general price index of the Italian retail declined. Raspberries down 1.5%, accompanied by blueberries at -3.3%. Stable situation for redcurrants.

The price index for berries in the Italian retail sector increased by 2.2%: good for currants, similar growth for blueberries and raspberries. The number of units fell by 10% to 45.

The price index for berries in the Italian retail sector increased by 0.4%, although there were strong differences between the different products in the category.

The survey took place on 12/10/2023 in the urban area of Turin and covered 20 outlets of 20 brands belonging to 16 large-scale distribution groups. This week prices are generally quite high, with all references well above € 20/kg.

Prices up for all products in the berry category in Italy in week 41/2023

Plus Berries, with a long experience in the berries industry, is actively engaged in a specialised variety development programme in the field of blackberries. Exclusive interview with Jesn Vang Jensen, commercial manager blackberries and Carolina Rodriguez Verdugo, commercial manager blackberries.