July 2013
Opinion: Peru’s promise on the blueberry market
By Federico Beltrán M., general manager of Terra Business SAC Blueberry consumption grows by an annual rate of 20% on the
University of Maine research: A gut response
A University of Maine researcher says lowbush wild blueberries can promote gut health and be part of an optimal diet.
Washington: Larger blueberry crop projected
As Washington’s blueberry crop reaches peak volumes this month (july) the states growers are anticipating a larger haul this season.
Southern Specialties set for strong BC blueberry season
Southern Specialties, a grower, importer, processor and shipper of a variety of specialty products grown in Central America, South America,
U.S.:Blueberries promotable into August
Grower-shippers of blueberries on both coasts expect promotable volumes of high-quality fruit through at least mid-August. Big volumes of blueberries
Bushes bursting with blueberries at Curry & Co.
Signs are pointing to an increased Northwest blueberry volume in 2013 for Curry & Co., headquartered in Brooks, OR. “We
Blueberry council hosts event with chefs
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council hosted an event to teach chefs how to add blueberries to more recipes. The “Blueberry
Crown Jewels Produce hires salesmen
Jeff Kramm and Stephen Thomason, who were both previously with Super Value Stores Inc., Fresno, Calif., have joined Crown Jewels
Rainier Fruit Co. blueberry volume spiking in 2013
The news about blues has Rainier Fruit Co. in the pink. “We expect to pack upwards of five million pounds