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Blueberries could be beneficial to oral health, study shows
- . February 9, 2018
A new study has added to the body of research on blueberries’ potential antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, with scientists now

De Vries to head up Planasa’s Dutch operation
- . February 5, 2018
Planasa has appointed Jorrit de Vries as general director of Planasa Holland to oversee the company’s expansion in northern and

BerryWorld completes European merger
- . February 1, 2018
BerryWorld Group’s strength is growing in Europe following the completion of a merger of Beekers Holdings BV, with the company

Spain sees strong growth in berry plantings
- . February 1, 2018
The planted area for berry production in Spain’s leading growing region for the crop is up 11% year-on-year, with the

Chilean blues add color to European menus
- . February 1, 2018
Chilean blueberries have been featured in special menus created by top chefs in Paris and Berlin as part of an

New tool kit for retailers to promote Chilean blueberries
- . January 30, 2018
Naturipe Farms is providing retailers a tool kit to promote the Chilean blueberry peak season with a FeBLUEary promotion. “FeBLUEary

Spanish blueberry season starts
- . January 22, 2018
In the second week of January, Angus Soft Fruits Europe received their first shipment of Spanish blueberries – the harvest

Wholesum Harvest introduces new organic berry company
- . January 22, 2018
Wholesum Harvest has launched a new company, Wholesum Berries LLC, which will distribute organic berries on a year-round program. Wholesum

Peruvian blueberry exports set to rise by at least a third in 2018
- . January 22, 2018
Peruvian blueberry exports are expected to grow sharply again during 2018-19, following on from a successful current season that has

Curry & Co. partners with berry grower
- . January 17, 2018
Brooks, Ore.-based shipper Curry & Co. plans to expand its blueberry offerings through a new partnership with Norris Family Farms.