January 2014
Take part in the IBO Summit in Mexico
Come and participate in the fourth IBO Summit to be held in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
Blueberry demand on the rise in U.S.
New research from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) shows Americans are nearly twice as likely as they were nine years
Researchers study blueberry pollination
The apiculture program at N.C. State recently conducted a study that answered larger ecological questions and addressed concerns blueberry farmers
Peru: Blueberry producing companies will double this year
This year, there will be 20 companies competing in the blueberry production market, export volume will triple reaching 3,000 tonnes,
Industry needs to embrace social media to talk with consumers
That’s the belief of Michael Hill, blueberry farm and labor manager at Southern Hill Farms Inc. near Clermont and a
U.S. considers Moroccan blueberries
The U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) opened a 60-day commenting period on the importation of fresh, Moroccan blueberries
Canada (BC): Building better berries
The federal government is investing $2.8 million to help blueberry, raspberry and strawberry growers improve their product by developing pest-
West’s blueberry growers have advantages, expert says
Global blueberry production is surging but the growth must be kept in perspective, according to an industry expert. While the growth is
Argentinean blueberry export to Europe increased in 2013
Exports of blueberries in 2013 increased because of the arrival of fruit from Tucuman to the European market and the
USDA allows Chile blueberry fumigation in U.S. ports
Fumigation of fresh blueberries from Chile, required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture since December following multiple finds of European