November 2013
Health benefits of wild blueberries abound
Wild blueberries are a rich source of phytochemicals called polyphenols, which have been reported by a growing number of studies
Naturipe expects big blueberry deal
The September frost that damaged many Chilean commodities isn’t expected to keep overall blueberry volume down. In fact, the Chilean
Chilean blueberry industry embarks on European marketing campaign
Chilean blueberries are getting a marketing boost on Europe’s main consumer markets. The initiative to promote fresh berry consumption comes
Chile plans January blueberry promotion blitz in Asia
Chinese and South Korean supermarkets and wholesalers are in line for a range of activities promoting Chilean blueberries in January,
New Zealand: Sun shining on blueberry season
New Zealand’s warm start to summer has ignited hope amongst sections of the country’s blueberry industry for a record crop
Chinese company invests in organic blueberry export scheme
Chinese blueberry company Linhai Technology has embarked on an export-oriented organic blueberry project in the northeastern province of Jilin, newspaper Liaoyuan
Japan imports more blueberries
Japan’s imports of blueberries increased this year and purchases of Northwest cherries remained fairly stable despite a small crop and
Hortifrut reports strong results in third quarter
Chile’s Hortifrut reported a 31.8% rise in the company’s EBITDA for the January-September timespan, coming in at US$20.3 million. The
Canada: British Columbia notches one of its biggest ever blueberry harvests
The British Columbia Blueberry Council has registered one of the region’s largest ever seasons for the crop, with a total
Canadian wild blueberries get investment bump
Canada’s private and public sectors have teamed up in New Brunswick to promote the local blueberry industry with a CAD$184