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U.S.: Blueberry freeze to spark increased crop protection in Georgia

There is “no doubt” the recent frosts in the U.S. Southeast that devastated Georgia’s blueberry crop will lead to a

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Florida berry production bounces back

Good growing conditions this season for blueberries and strawberries should provide buyers with an outstanding supply for April promotions, marketers

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Global Plant Genetics ties up blueberry deal

Global Plant Genetics, a UK-based company that provides intellectual property management and technical support for a range of protected berry

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California Giant Berry Farms adds to sales team

As California Giant continues to grow in fresh berry volume so does the sales team. The company recently hired Jonathan Sparks

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Hortifrut-Joy Wing Mau JV to grow berries in China

Chile-based berry giant Hortifrut has announced a joint venture agreement with leading Chinese fruit distributor Joy Wing Mau Agricultural Produce

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Can blueberries beat the ‘baby blues’ in new mothers? Scientists think so

A new study by researchers in Toronto, Canada, finds that a dietary supplement regimen of the powerful antioxidants blueberry juice and

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Associations ramp up 2017 blueberry promotions

National and state associations are ready to support blueberry sales in 2017 as the season is ready to kick off.

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New research examines blueberries’ effect on cognitive function in healthy older adults

 New research published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that daily consumption of the equivalent of one cup of fresh

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Italy: Starch films for blueberry packaging

Packaging sustainability is an important aspect for innovation in the food sector and can affect the decision to purchase fresh

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Peruvian blues exports to China could top US$10m

Peru’s foreign trade office in Shanghai says blueberry export to China could reach US$10m in 2017, the first full year