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California Giant appoints blueberry director

California Giant Berry Farms has promoted Nader Musleh to executive director of the company’s blueberry division. Musleh will be responsible

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Opinion: midsummer fresh blueberry review in North America

By Fall Creek Farm and Nursery manager Cort Brazelton Last week I had a brief interview with www.freshfruitportal.com offering some commentary on

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TransFresh introduces Tectrol Storage Solutions for fresh blueberries

TransFresh Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Chiquita Brands, has adapted its flagship technology, Tectrol Modified Atmosphere Packaging System, which

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Blueberries from Morocco cleared for U.S. access

Blueberries from Morocco have been cleared to enter the U.S. In a final rule that will be effective at the

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Research investment builds berry varieties

Berry industry professionals continue to invest in research for the future of the category. Research surrounding the health benefits of

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Shoppers begin to preplan berry purchases

Fresh berries can be impulse buys or planned purchases, sources say. “Berries are both a household staple as well as

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Building a fresh-produce gateway through South Florida ports

It used to be that blueberries, grapes and other perishables aboard ships from Peru and Uruguay steamed right by South

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Consumers look for more organic berries

Organic berries remain popular with consumers, with growing interest for both strawberries and blueberries. “Organic berry demand, especially strawberries, is

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Canada: Government supports new market opportunities for blueberries

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament Randy Kamp (Pitt Meadows – Maple

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Organic crops have significantly more antioxidants, study finds

An international study led by the University of Newcastle in the U.K. has found a diet of organic food can