March 2017
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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