July 2014
Blueberries from Morocco cleared for U.S. access
Blueberries from Morocco have been cleared to enter the U.S. In a final rule that will be effective at the
Research investment builds berry varieties
Berry industry professionals continue to invest in research for the future of the category. Research surrounding the health benefits of
Shoppers begin to preplan berry purchases
Fresh berries can be impulse buys or planned purchases, sources say. “Berries are both a household staple as well as
Building a fresh-produce gateway through South Florida ports
It used to be that blueberries, grapes and other perishables aboard ships from Peru and Uruguay steamed right by South
Consumers look for more organic berries
Organic berries remain popular with consumers, with growing interest for both strawberries and blueberries. “Organic berry demand, especially strawberries, is
Canada: Government supports new market opportunities for blueberries
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament Randy Kamp (Pitt Meadows – Maple
Organic crops have significantly more antioxidants, study finds
An international study led by the University of Newcastle in the U.K. has found a diet of organic food can
Naturipe opens largest berry processing plant in Southeast U.S.
Michigan-based blueberry company MBG Marketing has opened a new individually quick frozen (IQF) processing and packing facility in Alma, Georgia,
Opinion: blueberry varietal change in Argentina and the effect on early markets
Growers from different parts of the world were able to appreciate advances in the varietal conversion process that has developed
Curry & Co. hires Chilean general manager
Curry Fruit Chile SA’s import and export Chilean Fruit Program’s new general manager is Boris Manz. The company is in