April 2015
International Blueberry Organization to host forum Down Under
While Australia may only comprise a small fraction of the world’s berry production, the country will play host to the
Blueberries Show Promise as Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Up to 8 percent of people in the U.S. suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the result of witnessing
Eating blueberries may reduce inflammation, study finds
Two University of Maine studies reveal that a diet containing wild blueberries may improve certain characteristics of metabolic syndrome, including lipid
U.S.:Blueberry markets in flux during transitions
Blueberry markets were in flux in mid-April as Florida and Chilean deals wound down and California and Georgia ramped up.
Argentina: Blueberry a leader among fine fruits
Even though Argentina’s blueberry production is relatively new, as it is only 30 years old, the planted area increased six
Little Blue Dynamos help families make healthy choices
Blueberries are a simple, healthful snack or meal addition for both parents and children. The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC)
Driscoll’s announces new CEO
Driscoll’s announced its chief executive officer succession plans, as J. Miles Reiter, chairman and now former CEO, said Kevin Murphy,
Dole Chile to expand blueberry production ‘north and south’
Dole Chile’s blueberry production for the season may not have quite hit original forecasts, but the division’s berry manager is
China: Blueberry company becomes first to hit stock market
Jiangsu Richland Agriculture Corp has become the first Chinese blueberry company to be successfully listed on the country’s stock market,
Fall Creek Farm hires Latin American sales manager
Blueberry breeder Fall Creek Farm & Nursery has hired a Latin American sales manager. In the role, Jeff Ford will