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Industry needs to embrace social media to talk with consumers
That’s the belief of Michael Hill, blueberry farm and labor manager at Southern Hill Farms Inc. near Clermont and a
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
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-
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Argentine blueberries shipping via American Airlines
American Airlines Cargo is bringing in blueberries from Argentina to several U.S. cities this season. American Airlines Cargo flights leave