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Peru: Blueberry producing companies will double this year

This year, there will be 20 companies competing in the blueberry production market, export volume will triple reaching 3,000 tonnes,

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U.S. considers Moroccan blueberries

The U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) opened a 60-day commenting period on the importation of fresh, Moroccan blueberries

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Canada (BC): Building better berries

The federal government is investing $2.8 million to help blueberry, raspberry and strawberry growers improve their product by developing pest-

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West’s blueberry growers have advantages, expert says

Global blueberry production is surging but the growth must be kept in perspective, according to an industry expert. While the growth is

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Argentinean blueberry export to Europe increased in 2013

Exports of blueberries in 2013 increased because of the arrival of fruit from Tucuman to the European market and the

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USDA allows Chile blueberry fumigation in U.S. ports

Fumigation of fresh blueberries from Chile, required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture since December following multiple finds of European

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Technology helps cull spotted wing drosophila fruit damage

BBC Technologies North America is helping a Michigan blueberry grower eliminate damage by spotted wing drosophila on the packing line.

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Del Rey Avocado enters blueberry business with Peruvian imports

Del Rey Avocado Co. Inc. in Fallbrook, CA, has diversified its offerings this winter from its core offerings of avocados

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Lakewood Process Machinery

Lakewood Process Machinery   Lakewood Process Machinery has been a leading equipment manufacturer and equipment supplier for the fruit and

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New research indicates blueberries could combat breast cancer

New research from the University of Helsinki has indicated that blueberries could help prevent breast cancer. University of Helsinki Docent Anna-Maria