February 2013
Berries to become top category “one country at a time”, says Bjorn
As the top fruit category in the U.S, the U.K. and now Norway, berries have gained significant traction and are
Peru: Expert recommends using biological control in blueberries
Implementing biological control in blueberry plantations can help improve integrated crop management, explained Sebastian Ochoa, an expert in the fruit
US: Pesticide data shows fresh produce safety record
An annual U.S. Department of Agriculture report on pesticides on fruits and vegetables once again shows that residues are below
New Jersey blueberry grower wins award
Columbia Fruit Farms has been named the New Jersey Blueberry Grower of the Year. The Vegetable Growers Association of New
Just 300 grams of blueberries protects against DNA damage in humans
An acute dose of blueberries (300 grams) was associated with an 18% decrease in DNA damage to blood cells due
Uruguay positions itself as a global citrus and blueberries exporter
According to the latest report by the Uruguay XXI Institute, Uruguay is one of the top 10 exporters of blueberries,
U.S. imports of berries, peppers spike in 2012
Berries, peppers and cucumbers were among the fastest-rising U.S. fresh produce imports by value for 2012. U.S. imports of peppers
American Airlines and US Airways to create a premier global carrier
AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., and US Airways Group, Inc. announced that the boards of directors
Cottle Farms expands into Florida blueberries
Cottle Strawberry Nursery Inc. is boosting its Florida blueberries business by selling for a central Florida grower that built a
Top global blueberry industry leaders to meet in Chile
Come join your peers and build your global network, learn, share and collaborate at the 3rd annual IBO meeting. The