- March 1, 2025
Agronometrics in Charts: Georgia’s agriculture industry bears the brunt of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage to Georgia’s fruit industry at the end of September with its impact now becoming apparent, with crops like blueberries and citrus hit particularly hard.
Mountain Blue Orchards wins historic lawsuit in China over illegal propagation of blueberries
The court ruled in MBO’s favor in litigation against an unlicensed nursery for the illegal propagation, propagation, and sale of ‘Ridley 1602’ – Eureka Sunrise (L25), the company detailed.
Chancay Port Sends First Batch of Peruvian Blueberries to Shanghai
Ships traveling from South America to China typically take more than 45 days to complete the journey. With the completion of Chancay Port, direct shipping routes to China are now reducing the transit time by at least 10 days.
IFPA Applauds Court Decision to Grant Stay on Labor Rule
“Blueberry growers are committed to the people they employ and the families they feed,” said Kasey Cronquist, president NABC.
Ecuadorean blueberry exporters set sights on China
Industry seeking to secure phytosanitary protocol with Chinese government
Chilean blueberry industry focuses on varietal renewal to boost global competitiveness
The industry, which has seen its ups and downs, is currently emphasizing varietal replacement and the establishment of a distinctive seal by the Blueberry Committee to enhance its identity in global markets.
Agronometrics: Seasonal overview of fresh blueberry exports from Central and South America
Countries like Guatemala, Uruguay, and Colombia are emerging players in the blueberry export market. While their volumes are smaller compared to Peru and Chile, they are carving out niches in off-peak periods.
New association puts Georgian blueberries on the map
With a total production of more than 3,000ha, blueberries have certainly become a strategic product for the country.
Chinese Blueberries Expanding Market Share in Southeast Asia
China has long been a major importer of blueberries, but with the rapid expansion of domestic cultivation in recent years
Flavonoid-Rich Fruits Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk: Insights from the Framingham Heart Study
A recent study published in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease provides insight from researchers from Boston University, USDA