August 2013
Blueberries cut type-2 diabetes risk
- . August 2013
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
- . August 2013
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
- . August 2013
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
- . August 2013
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
- . August 2013
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
- . August 2013
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
- . August 2013
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
- . August 2013
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
- . August 2013
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
- . August 2013
Limpopo is generally associated with game ranching, beef, maize, sorghum and sunflowers, yet this province is eminently suited to berry