October 2014
Uruguay’s blueberry volumes to shoot up in 2014
With Uruguay’s blueberry season getting underway, industry estimates put total anticipated volumes far higher than the last campaign, even though
Tucumán: Blueberry beat export record
Tucumán is continuing blueberry export to international markets. Almost a month after the start of the campaign, and 41 flights
Chile set for improved 2014-15 blueberry campaign
Like many summer fruit sectors across Chile, the country’s blueberry sector is expecting a better campaign in 2014-15 compared to
North American blueberry production continues upward trend, demand keeps pace
Blueberry production in North America has been growing steadily over the last several years, with both increased acreage and better
Polish blueberry grower group fills Russian void with domestic market
The 2014 blueberry campaign for Polish growers and suppliers Polskie Jagody came with some challenges, mainly due to inclement weather
Small but mighty: blueberries top list of “power foods” for diabetes prevention
Over nine million Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes, according to the Canadian Diabetes Association. November is Diabetes Month,
Peru: Cajamarca to plant 600 acres of raspberries and blueberries
The Sierra Exportadora Program plans a project to install, via the Berries-Cajamarca regional project, 600 acres of raspberries, blueberries, and
Record blueberry season in Quebec
Blueberry producers in Quebec are very satisfied with their 2014 harvest. Following a disastrous year in 2013, it was a
Purdue University receives $3.7 million blueberry research grant
Purdue University received a $3.7 million grant promoting extensive blueberry research. The National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Center for
Naturipe pushes 1-pound blueberry pack as standard
Naturipe Farms LLC, Salinas, hopes to move the blueberry industry toward using a 1-pound clamshell as its base pack, similar