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Chile: European blueberry imports on the rise, despite recession

Last season was particularly difficult for Chilean fruit as a whole. Blueberry producers suffered the impact of severe frosts, which

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Opinion: Strategies to differentiate the Argentine blueberry industry

By Argentinean Blueberry Committee (ABC) president Carlos Stabile The 2014 campaign concluded with total exports of 16,500 metric tons (MT) –

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Peru: Ecological berry exports are expected to increase

The potential market for organic vegetables and fruits, such as blueberries, raspberries and aguaymanto was highlighted during the Fruit Logistica

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Maine: Ex-Preti attorney to lead blueberry commission

A former attorney at Portland-based Preti Flaherty has been named the new executive director of the Wild Blueberry Commission of

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Gourmet Trading offers biodynamic blueberries

Los Angeles-based Gourmet Trading Co. is offering South Pacific Trading organic blueberries grown biodynamically in Chile. “Gourmet Trading Co. is

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Spain: First project for large-scale blueberry production in Galicia

The company Horticina, based in the municipality of Cerdido, has launched the first project for the large-scale production of blueberries

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Chilean exporter ships first organic blueberries to China

A Chilean exporter has sent its first ever organic blueberry shipment to China having recently received certification, and hopes the huge

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Blueberry industry’s explosive growth prompts Oregon State University to bring Northwest growers back to the classroom

In winter, blueberry bushes stick barren purple branches into the gray sky. Throughout the Willamette Valley, the rows of purple

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Florida blueberry growers seek labor solution

The Sunshine State’s blueberry growers are seeking ways to deal with a dwindling labor supply. At the Feb. 17 Florida

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Peru: Blueberry shipments grew 60% in 2014

According to the Centre for Foreign Trade (CCEX) of the Chamber of Commerce of Lima (CCL), blueberry exports in 2014