August 2015
Blueberry council promotes fruit through retail, foodservice
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council promoted the fruit’s health benefits through programs that build on the trend of parents increasingly
Consumers rate fresh produce among safest food types
Compared with meat and seafood, consumers are less concerned about the safety of fresh produce, a new survey reveals. However,
How New Jersey tamed the wild blueberry for global production
Nearly every plant that we now depend on for food — from wheat to beans to tomatoes — comes from
Free cupcakes ease the blues
To kick off a year of Centennial celebrations, the Blueberry Council said #HappyBdayBlueberries with a cupcake truck takeover in partnership
Chile: Eco-packs a punch against blueberry rot in-transit
Chilean researchers have applied natural ingredients to clamshells in a bid to keep blueberries in better shape for long distance
U.S.(OR): Blueberry farms close to breaking record
One of the earliest blueberry harvests in decades is now underway in Oregon and, by the end of the season,
Strong demand offsets increased competition for Polish blueberry shippers
A Polish blueberry exporter believes soaring demand for the superfruit in some of its key markets has helped allay potential
Driscoll’s to expand organic berry nursery model throughout the Americas
While berries can still be certified as organic by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) if plant material is
Australia: Costa Group exceeds prospectus forecast for FY2015
Recently listed Australian produce company Costa Group Holdings Limited (ASX:CGC) has exceeded prospectus forecasts for both revenue and net profit
Hortifrut’s Brazilian arm enjoying 30% berry sales growth
The Brazilian sales arm of Chile-headquartered Hortifrut is experiencing tremendous annual sales growth with berries, as new distribution channels are