- March 1, 2025
Naturipe’s Robert Verloop leaving marketing position
(UPDATED COVERAGE, Nov. 3) Robert Verloop, Naturipe Farms LLC’s executive vice president of marketing, has resigned but plans to remain in
Argentina: First commercial flight with 75 tons of blueberries for Europe
On Wednesday, October 26, the first direct commercial flight to Europe with 75 tons of blueberries departed from the Benjamin
Colombian blueberry production set for expansion
Chile, Argentina and Peru may be the big names in the South American blueberry export business, but now a Colombian
South Africa ‘unlocking’ blueberry investment funds
An attractive investment model in South Africa’s burgeoning blueberry industry has led to increased interest from financiers, according to Ryan
Unitec presents sorter to enhance packing process
New sorting technology installed in a number of Chilean packinghouses ensures more uniform sizing and consistent quality for blueberries, packers
Organic volume from Chile rises
With worldwide demand for organically grown produce increases, buyers can expect to find larger volume of organic blueberries shipping out
Record sales for European berry market
Berries have been the most valuable produce category in Europe over the last decade. Red berries have overtaken all other
Chile forecasts slight rise in blueberry exports
The Chilean Blueberry Committee has forecast exports this season of 94,276 metric tons (MT), marking a 3% year-on-year increase. The
New markets explored for New Brunswick blueberries
Premier Brian Gallant met with representatives of one of China’s leading supermarket chains to explore potential new markets for New
Driscoll’s to expand Fair Trade berry program
Driscoll’s plans to expand retail distribution of its Fair Trade USA certified product out of Baja California beyond the initial