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Driscoll’s takes significant stake in Australian giant, Costa Group
- . February 27, 2024
Driscoll’s, the global leader in fresh berries, announced it has completed the purchase of Costa Group, Australia’s leading grower, packer, and marketer

Peru expects to recover blueberry volumes in 2024
- . February 26, 2024
Peru’s 2023-24 blueberry season, hit hard by El Niño conditions, saw a 25% drop in volume year-on-year, down to 215,000

South African blueberry industry ‘on track’ despite difficult season
- . February 26, 2024
The campaign did not live up to expectations but wider access for South Africa-grown fruit is still on the cards

Agronometrics in Charts: The Moroccan blueberry industry, Emergence to global dominance
- . February 22, 2024
The Moroccan blueberry industry has steadily ascended to international prominence, marking a journey of strategic cultivation and sustainable growth. Since

Ecuadorian blueberries entering China
- . February 14, 2024
In May, the Free Trade Agreement between Ecuador and China will become official, and Ecuadorian blueberries will be able to

IBO announces leadership change with Mario Steta as new chairman
- . February 6, 2024
The Operations Director for Driscoll´s in EMEA, Mario Steta, will assume the leadership of the global blueberry industry, at a

Ambitions for Sustainable Blueberry Growth: Spain’s Strategy in Huelva
- . February 2, 2024
Spain’s prominence in the blueberry sector can be attributed to a confluence of favorable factors, with the province of Huelva

Chilean blueberry forecast revised upward
- . January 29, 2024
Latest estimate pegs export crop at 80,000 tonnes, up from the 73,500 tonnes predicted in November The Chilean Blueberry Committee and

Industry Chronicles: The Arrival of Blueberries in South America
- . January 28, 2024
Blueberries have a rich historical legacy that transcends time. They were once a cornerstone in the diets of hunter-gatherer tribes,

Peruvian blueberry industry turns to varietal change to secure 2024 season
- . January 26, 2024
The 2022-23 season brought a substantial volume decrease for Peruvian blueberries, with industry sources putting the drop at 40%, and