October 2015
Health halo boosts sales
Blueberry’s superfood status continues to drive sales at home and abroad. The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Commission estimates per capita consumption
Blueberries go from B.C. to Taiwan, and back
If someone had told Fred Liu 10 years ago that he would become a blueberry farmer in his new home
School chefs learn to love blueberries at CIA Napa
The USDA has reported that schools in the United States serve 7 billion meals per year. With this is mind,
First blueberry air charter from Peru arrives in New Jersey
The first air-chartered import of blueberries from Peru arrived in Newark, NJ, this week through a collaborative venture, which was
UK berry market tops £1bn mark ‘for first time’
The UK berry market has exceeded the £1 billion mark in terms of market value for what is believed to
Huge increase in Moroccan berry exports
Over the 2014-2015 season, total red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, blueberry) production increased by 6% compared to the previous year, reaching
Alibaba to promote Chilean blues and cherries through ASOEX deal
Cherries and blueberries will be the focus of a recently signed promotional deal between the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX)
Blueberry grower’s Eureka moment
Blueberry industry pioneer Ridley Bell is bringing a new variety to Australian tastebuds this spring. The new variety, named Eureka,
Grant promises blueberry farmers more weapons in fight against spotted wing drosophila
A tiny fly is having a huge impact on American fruit farmers. Known as spotted wing drosophila, the insect is
Mexico: Blueberry exports succeed
The blueberry grown in Mexico gains ground and is being sold like hotcakes in the export markets. According to data