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South Africa: blueberry production set to reach nearly 39,000 tonnes in 2025/26-image

18 Aug 2026

South Africa: blueberry production set to reach nearly 39,000 tonnes in 2025/26
South Africa is gaining prominence globally thanks to favourable production conditions, high-performing varieties and a strongly export-oriented strategy,

Technologies 

Trials have begun on blueberries using an innovative integrated above-canopy system for treatments and frost protection-image

18 Aug 2026

Trials have begun on blueberries using an innovative integrated above-canopy system for treatments and frost protection
Netafim has unveiled S.O.PH.I.A., a fixed system mounted above the canopy designed to integrate localised treatments and frost protection along the row.

Prices 

Bberry prices in Italy's online grocery retail increase 0.7% in week 34/2026-image

18 Aug 2026

Bberry prices in Italy's online grocery retail increase 0.7% in week 34/2026
In week 34/2026, berry prices in Italy's online grocery retail rose by 0.7%: raspberries +8.4%, blueberries +0.9% and blackberries -4%. Listings fell 15%.

Markets 

Ukraine blueberry prices hit new lows amid poor yields-image

17 Aug 2026

Ukraine blueberry prices hit new lows amid poor yields
Ukraine’s blueberry prices have reached new lows, while frost damage and poor yields affect mid- and late-season varieties.

Health 

Blueberries during pregnancy: a study finds benefits for blood sugar levels, weight and maternal inflammation-image

15 Aug 2026

Blueberries during pregnancy: a study finds benefits for blood sugar levels, weight and maternal inflammation
A study of 34 women with obesity links blueberries and soluble fibre to less weight gain, lower blood sugar levels and improved markers of inflammation in the blood.

Production 

Chiara Guffanti's book and the uncomfortable truths about berries-image

14 Aug 2026

Chiara Guffanti's book and the uncomfortable truths about berries
In *Mille metri di dolcezza*, Chiara Guffanti sweeps the reader into a whirlwind of passion for the mountains and her special and unique berries.

Sustainability 

Ethephon in blueberries: from 19 August, the EU limit will fall from 20 to 0.01 mg/kg-image

14 Aug 2026

Ethephon in blueberries: from 19 August, the EU limit will fall from 20 to 0.01 mg/kg
The new MRL coincides with the limit of analytical determination. The measure also applies to products already on the market prior to the date of application.

Breeding 

New Oregon Blueberry varieties: interview to Jamie Petchell (GPG)-image

14 Aug 2026

New Oregon Blueberry varieties: interview to Jamie Petchell (GPG)
In an exclusive interview with Italian Berry, Jamie Petchell discusses the positioning of the new blueberries from early trial results to licensing strategies.

Packaging 

Italy: the PPWR is in force, but penalties will not apply until 2030-image

13 Aug 2026

Italy: the PPWR is in force, but penalties will not apply until 2030
The PPWR is now in force in Italy, including produce weighing less than 1.5 kg. However, penalties for non-compliance will apply only from 1 January 2030.

Markets 

In Saxony-Anhalt, 26 per cent of spending on fresh fruit is on berries-image

13 Aug 2026

In Saxony-Anhalt, 26 per cent of spending on fresh fruit is on berries
In the German region, spending on berries amounts to around 5.20 euros per month per household, which works out at over 62 euros a year.

Costs 

Blueberry prices in Poland: the threshold is 20 PLN/kg, equivalent to 4.65 €/kg-image

13 Aug 2026

Blueberry prices in Poland: the threshold is 20 PLN/kg, equivalent to 4.65 €/kg
In Poland, producers state that 20 PLN/kg – approximately 4.65 €/kg – is the price required to cover costs, risks and investments.