December 2016
New plant technology to be used to help blueberries thrive in Scottish climate
New plant breeding technology is being used by the James Hutton Institute to help blueberries thrive in the Scottish climate.
Australia: Table grape downturn opens doors for diversification
A south west Queensland table grape grower is hoping a gamble on blueberries will pay dividends. The past few years
Mexico: Blueberry production in El Fuerte increases by 500%
Blueberry production has taken root in the municipality of El Fuerte and has become an excellent alternative crop. Six years
Four marketing trends to look for in 2017
What does 2017 have in store for marketers? Here are four trends and tactics that you should keep in mind
Blueberries New Zealand teams up with Kiwi Olympic medalist Eliza McCartney
Blueberries New Zealand has teamed up with a record-breaking athlete, to further pole vault this super-fruit’s profile globally. Olympian Eliza
Primus to award Hortifrut México best average for quality, safety audits
Berry company Hortifrut México expects to receive a significant award of excellence early next year after Primus Auditing Ops found
Michigan blueberry producers to vote to establish a research and education program
A referendum to determine whether to establish a Michigan Blueberry Research and Education Program and creating a Michigan Blueberry Commission
Healthier blueberries, thanks to a blast of purple plasma
Raw blueberries, bursting with vitamins and antioxidants, can also harbor the gut-ravaging human norovirus—a leading cause of foodborne illness from
Chilean Fresh Fruit Association hyped for another great blueberry and cherry season
The main two fruits imported from Chile in December are blueberries and cherries. The key months for Chilean grapes are
Fall Creek Farm & Nursery names manager of breeding operations
Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc. has hired Paul Sandefur as manager of the company’s U.S. breeding operations. Sandefur will