• January 18, 2025

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International berry distributor focuses on quality and taste

This coming January, it will be 30 years ago that Janice Honigberg started Sun Belle Inc.  In this interview, Janice

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Blueberry cooperative MBG Marketing names new CEO

Blueberry grower cooperative MBG Marketing has named a new president/CEO. Larry Ensfield took over the positions June 19, according to

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Driesvenplant opens blues facility

Dutch blueberry breeder Driesvenplant has opened a new modern growing facility, that could help triple production capabilities on an annual

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U.S.: New ‘winter hardy’ blueberry variety ideal for home growers

A new black-fruited blueberry variety that was recently awarded to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is said to fare

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Oppy kicks off B.C. blueberry deal early

The Oppenheimer Group is kicking off its British Columbia blueberry deal 10 to 14 days earlier than normal this year.

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Blues gaining rock star status in Pacific Northwest

Signs point to a bright future for blueberry production in the Pacific Northwest. Looking forward, Alan Schreiber, administrator of the

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Far from blue: Italy’s other azzurri set new goals

New blueberry production in parts of Italy could provide the country with new opportunities to capitalise on continued growing demand

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Naturipe Farms keeps berry offer fresh

New packaging formats are fuelling US demand for fresh berries, according to leading soft fruit marketer Naturipe Farms. Speaking to

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Canada: BC Blueberry Council reveals high expectations for China

Chinese market access for British Columbia’s blueberries may have just been announced, but an industry head says some airfrieght shipments

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New techniques at play to make blueberry quality more science, less ‘art’

Patrick Ulloa of Australia’s leading produce company Costa Group will discuss the next frontier of quality management during the International