Italy: In Piacenza, blueberries and blackberries are on the attack, raspberries and currants are suffering

Published 2024년 4월 25일

Tridge summary

A survey conducted in Piacenza, Italy, on 04/23/2024, examined the offerings of 19 brands across 19 sales points within 15 large-scale retail groups. The report highlighted a diverse market for berries, with varying quality and prices. Blueberries and blackberries are sold at low prices, while raspberries are notably expensive. The overall quality of berries in Piacenza was reported to need improvement, with the exception of strawberries. Currants are scarce in stores, indicating a consistent effort to maintain a fresh product supply. The survey also provided an overview of berry prices, with a link to weekly retail price lists for online sales.

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The survey took place on 04/23/2024 in the urban area of Piacenza (Italy) and involved 19 sales points of 19 brands belonging to 15 large-scale retail groups. The assortments of the stores of the following brands were surveyed: Aldi, Basko, Conad Superstore, Coop, Dpiù, ECU, Esselunga, Eurospin, Galassia, Gulliver, Il Gigante, In's, Ipercoop, Italmark, Lidl, MD, Naturasì, Penny, Sigma. Within large-scale retail trade in Piacenza, the offer of berries varies considerably in both quality and price. Blueberries, many of which still come from Peru, are offered at low prices, a trend that also extends to blackberries. The latter stand out for their particularly accessible cost, which could attract consumers looking for good deals. As for raspberries, the situation is diametrically opposite. These fruits are sold at very high prices. The overall quality of the berries in Piacenza leaves room for improvement. In general, it is not reported as optimal, with the sole exception of ...

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