December 2014
Wild blueberries can help tackle the adverse effects of a high-fat diet
Eating bilberries diminishes the adverse effects of a high-fat diet, according to a recent study at the University of Eastern
Blueberry harvest wraps up in Northeast Argentina
Around 85% of blueberry growers in the northeastern part of Argentina have finished their fresh fruit harvests, marking an end
U.S.: Blueberry council seeks nominations
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is seeking nominations for council members. Seven positions on the Folsom, Calif.-based council will be
U.S.: Peruvian citrus and Argentinean blueberries and topfruit allowed
Starting January 1, 2015, APHIS has announced that citrus from Peru and blueberries, apples and pears from Argentina will be
Peru: +2 million kilos blueberries exported January to November
Peruvian blueberry exports during the period from January to November 2014 amounted to 2,080,782 kilos, i.e. 84% more than in
NZ: Cold, wet spring delays blueberry harvest
Cold weather and patchy November rain have delayed the harvest of indoor and outdoor blueberry crops for Waikato growers. However,
Argentina: Early blueberry production up 200%
Argentina’s blueberry production has increased compared to 2013 as a result of the season’s mild weather conditions. “In week 48,
Why americans are eating more raspberries and blueberries than ever
Although berries are typically in season in the summer, they have been creeping onto winter menus for a long time—and
Promising future for Chilean blueberries in China
Chile’s 2014-2015 blueberry export season appears to have left last season’s problems behind; consequently, volumes are expected to increase by
Chilean fruit with Chinese brand popular online
The first harvest of Chilean blueberries under the Chinese brand Joyvio have begun online sales in China, with obvious popularity