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U.S. fresh blueberry demand continues to rise

  Per capita use of blueberries nearly tripled since 2006, largely attributable to growing demand based on the potential health

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U.K. company brings Oregon-developed blueberry varieties to world stage

A British company has been visiting countries around the world with view to granting licenses for two new blueberry varieties developed by

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Chilean blueberry season leaves sour taste for industry

Despite a 13% year-on-year rise in export volumes, the Chilean Blueberry Committee says said various factors including low prices meant the

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Bumblebees boost blueberry yield

Bumblebees can boost blueberry yield by 70 percent, good news for Florida growers in the heart of their blueberry season,

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Chile: Hortifrut president wins Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2016

Ernst & Young (EY) Chile and Chilean national newspaper El Mercurio have given the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award

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Drones watch over blueberry fields, saving farmers time and money

Flying drones could save the Nova Scotia wild blueberry industry millions of dollars in the next few years, according to one

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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