November 2012
Constant growth for Chilean blueberries
CHILEAN exports of cultivated blueberries to the international market have increased by an annual average of 35% between 2005 and
Market opportunities grow for Canadian wild blueberries
Canada’s wild blueberry industry will increase its international competitiveness following a federal investment for the Canadian division of the Wild
Argentina: Blueberry harvest begins
In early November, the blueberry harvest started in the provinces of Buenos Aires, Santa Fe and Entre Rios, Argentina. The
US: Blueberry pest causes $27 million damage in Michigan
Rufus Isaacs, a small fruit entomologist at Michigan State University, said the spotted wing drosophila is expected to cause $27
Chile: Blueberry represents 10% of fruit export
The export of the Chilean blueberry has increased with 34% between 2005 and 2010. This according to a report by
US: Giumarra International Berry expects increased Chilean blueberry volume
Giumarra International Berry is preparing for the upcoming import blueberry season and expects increased volumes from the 2011-12 season. “We
Shoppers be berry careful when buying blueberry products
HOUSTON (KTRK) — Blueberries are touted as a super health food. Manufacturers of prepared foods are looking to capitalize on
Strong demand, promotable volumes expected for blueberries
Importers of Chilean blueberries look forward to a smooth transition from Argentina, with strong demand and promotable volumes. Michael Schiro,
Shippers continue to favor big packs
Chilean blueberry exports to the U.S. continue to rise, and importers seek bigger packs to help move all that new
AU: Blueberries gather apace
Things are busy at the blueberry plantations on the Coffs Coast in Australia. Blueberries have replaced the banana as the