January 2015
Blueberries: Small fruit delivers big reward
Just one cup of blueberries per day could be the key to reducing blood pressure and arterial stiffness, both of
U.S.:Blueberry Council encourages Little Changes as a strategy for success
In 2015, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council will build on the success of its 2014 Little Changes campaign, which engaged
EU retail sees constant growth in soft fruit
The year 2014 finished with an increased demand for soft fruit, “The overall market trend is good. Retailers also continue
Chile: Blueberries to be promoted in Sweden and Norway
According to Christian Carvajal, marketing director of the Fruit Exporters Association of Chile AG, ASOEX, for Asia and Europe, various
Moroccan berry growers look for niche in European market
Using Australian blueberry varieties developed for plantings in Morocco, African Blue is hoping that the gap in the blueberry production
NZ: Summer heat brings berry bounty
The hot, dry start to the year has seen some fruit growers produce bumper crops this season while others are
2014 Maine blueberry harvest may be among largest recorded
The official estimates from federal officials have not been released yet, but preliminary indications suggest that Maine’s 2014 blueberry harvest
Mexico: Domestic berry consumption decreases
Mexico only consumes three percent of the berries it produces as it exports 97 percent of its berry production, mainly
Nova Scotia: Bumper blueberry crop, with yields growing by 50 per cent
A business that can increase production 50 per cent over the previous year and still sell everything is on to
New Spanish berry brand lands in Europe
Huelvan berry cooperative Cuna de Platero has launched a premium label for its blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. The company said