March 2014
Mexico presents serious blueberry potential
A record number of delegates at the International Blueberry Organization’s (IBO) fourth summit heard how Mexico is gaining increasing relevance
“There’s a lot of room for growth” in blueberries, says USHBC
The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) held its biggest annual conference yet last week in Guadalajara, Mexico, where representatives from around
South Korean blueberry market snapshot
More than 230 trade leaders from 16 countries converged on the RIU Plaza Guadalajara Hotel in Mexico last week for
Blueberry demand rising in Europe
lueberry consumption in Europe is set to increase dramatically over the next couple of years and will require significantly greater
Autralia: New blueberries bloom in Queensland
A new multi-million dollar blueberry farm in Mundubbera in south-east Queensland is just weeks off picking its first fruit. Stewart
Port of Miami receives first Peruvian blues
PortMiami announced that it had taken delivery of its first direct shipment of Peruvian blueberries, under a cold treatment pilot
Biomass energy fuels growth for U.K.’s Berry Gardens
The U.K.’s largest berry supplier caught up with www.freshfruitportal.com about the use of biomass energy in glasshouses and poly tunnels in
Favorable blueberry season expected in Southeast
The spring is shaping up to be another strong season for southeastern blueberries. Florida kicks off domestic production by commencing
U.S.: California Giant forecasts record blueberry crop
Watsonville-based California Giant Berry Farms has announced expectations for a record North American blueberry crop this season, which will take
Pruning blueberries is an art of balance
Pruning blueberry canes is an art of balance. Growers must tow the line between yield and quality when it comes