January 2018
New tool kit for retailers to promote Chilean blueberries
Naturipe Farms is providing retailers a tool kit to promote the Chilean blueberry peak season with a FeBLUEary promotion. “FeBLUEary
Spanish blueberry season starts
In the second week of January, Angus Soft Fruits Europe received their first shipment of Spanish blueberries – the harvest
Wholesum Harvest introduces new organic berry company
Wholesum Harvest has launched a new company, Wholesum Berries LLC, which will distribute organic berries on a year-round program. Wholesum
Peruvian blueberry exports set to rise by at least a third in 2018
Peruvian blueberry exports are expected to grow sharply again during 2018-19, following on from a successful current season that has
Curry & Co. partners with berry grower
Brooks, Ore.-based shipper Curry & Co. plans to expand its blueberry offerings through a new partnership with Norris Family Farms.
Peruvian blueberry exports grew 57% in 2017
Peru saw its blueberry exports increase 57% year-on-year during 2017, with the value of shipments rising by a slightly lower
Chilean blueberries can now ship to Port of Savannah
The Port of Savannah, Ga., can now serve as a point of entry for Chilean blueberries. The U.S. Department of
OZblu, Migiva form blueberry JV for the Americas
One of the largest producers of blueberries in South Africa and Australia has teamed up with Peruvian group Migiva Group
Blueberries may help treat cervical cancer
Blueberries are known as a “superfood” because of the rich essential vitamins and minerals they provide. Research now shows they
Argentinian blueberry to China, boosting exports in 2018
China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) signed an agreement on December 28, 2017, with Argentina’s Ministry