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Peruvian blueberry grower made “all the mistakes one could” in new industry

The learning curve is steep for growing the superfruit, but at least growers have a forum like the upcoming International

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China opens its doors to Uruguayan blueberry

China opened its market to Uruguayan blueberries, a fruit considered the fruit of the century because of its taste and

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Fall berries a strong seller for Cal Giant

California Giant Berry Farms, headquartered in Watsonville, CA, anticipates a sweet fall berry season and one that will help consumers

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Chile: Blueberry exports could displace apple exports

The president of Fedefruta, Ramon Achurra, said at the 2nd Fair of Technology and Innovation Hortifrut, an event focused on

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Free schooling for kids while parents harvest blueberries

It’s blueberry season in Washington County. Hundreds of families relocate to the area each year for the short harvest –

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Michigan growers out to recover from 2 bad blueberry years

Michigan blueberry growers are on track for crops to bounce back this season, thanks to a mild 2015-16 winter following

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“New normal” harvest has blueberry growers optimistic

A 100-million-pound Maine wild blueberry harvest is now the new normal. Despite excessive heat and less than perfect rainfall, Maine’s

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China: Qiandongnan gets funding approval for 4,000ha blueberry project

China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has given the green light for the funding of a proposed blueberry production project in

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IBO develops online information platform exclusively for its members

In early July the International Blueberry Organization, (IBO) launched a new service exclusively for its members called Live Stats, an

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Late-season blueberry supply looks healthy

As product from the earlier part of the blueberry season winds down, suppliers look to ramp up with their late-season