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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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