August 2013
Blueberries cut type-2 diabetes risk
Eating more fruit, particularly blueberries, apples and grapes, is linked to a reduced risk of developing type-2 diabetes, suggests a
IBO reaches agreement with the China Blueberry Convention
Always looking for opportunities in the blueberry world for its members, the International Blueberry Organization (IBO) has just reached an
Hortifrut and Vitalberry finalize merger
Chile’s Hortifrut announced successful incorporation of Vitalberry on Friday. The merger will place 50.8% of company ownership in the hands
Curry Fruit Chile SA is launched
Curry & Company’s year round berry program continues to grow with the announcement of Curry Fruit Chile SA forming in
Port Everglades joins fruit import pilot program
A new program at Port Everglades could help increase imports of South American fruit through South Florida seaports. State and
Making a blueberry plant that packs a healthy punch
A scientist at the Atlantic Cool Climate Research Centre off Brookfield Road in St. John’s is working on making a
U.S. (WI): Farmers credit weather for banner blueberry crop
Blueberry farmers are calling this year their best season ever. The fruit at Chet’s Blueberries in Stevens Point is exceptional
Blueberries each day may keep the doctor away
Eating 2 cups of wild blueberries a day for two months can reduce chronic inflammation, improve metabolism of fat and
U.K.: Angus Soft Fruits bets on South American blueberries
Angus Soft Fruits is one of the top providers of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries to U.K. retailers, sourcing not
South Africa: Berry boon for Limpopo farm
Limpopo is generally associated with game ranching, beef, maize, sorghum and sunflowers, yet this province is eminently suited to berry