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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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