October 2017

Blueberry pack sizes continue to increase
- . October 31, 2017
Within a couple of years, the 12-ounce pint container may well be the standard pack size for blueberries grown in

Chilean Blueberry Committee supports retail sales
- . October 31, 2017
The Chilean Blueberry Committee continues to play an important role in promoting sales of Chilean blueberries in the U.S. during

Argentinean Blueberry Committee continues promotion
- . October 31, 2017
The Argentinean Blueberry Committee continues to promote its fruit domestically and internationally. Those activities ramped up in October, the month

China agrees to prioritize market access for Australian blueberries
- . October 24, 2017
Australia and China have agreed to new horticulture market access priorities that will allow future exports of blueberries to the

ASOEX & Freshuelva launch joint Chile-Spain blueberry promotional campaign
- . October 20, 2017
The Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX) and the Huelva Association of Strawberry Exporters and Producers, Freshuelva, have announced the creation

Argentina refines blues strategy
- . October 20, 2017
The 2017 Argentine blueberry campaign has got off to a smoother start than last season according to the Argentinean Blueberry

Chile forecasts slight drop in fresh blueberry exports despite production rise
- . October 19, 2017
The Chilean Blueberry Committee has announced fresh blueberry exports for the 2017-18 season are forecast to fall slightly year-on-year, although

Blueberries may improve attention in children following double-blind trial
- . October 13, 2017
Primary school children could show better attention by consuming flavonoid-rich blueberries, following a study conducted by the University of Reading.

Camposol launches new berry brand
- . October 9, 2017
Peruvian produce multinational Camposol has is launching a new brand called “The Berry That Cares”, which it says focuses on its

Fall Creek moves into Spain
- . October 5, 2017
Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Europe’s recently established blueberry plant nursery operation in Villamanrique, Spain, is now in full production.