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Bright outlook for California Giant
- . January 10, 2017
California Giant said it anticipates a strong start to the 2017 campaign, with acreage increases across all berry types and

More late year blues for U.S. market
- . January 9, 2017
The numbers say it all. In December 2015, the USA received 10,859 metric tons (MT) of blueberries from Latin America.

Peru blueberry exports hit US$230 million in 2016
- . January 5, 2017
Agriculture Ministry’s preliminary figures place Peruvian blueberry exports at US$232.9 million in 2016, a 140% increase over 2015, State-run Sierra

ABC is already a member of the Network of Companies against child labor
- . January 4, 2017
On December 21, the Plenary Meeting of the Network of Companies against Child Labor was held. During the event, the

U.S.: Blueberry council names new members
- . January 4, 2017
Three-year terms began Jan. 1 for 13 new members of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and their alternates, appointed by

Driscoll’s marks charity efforts
- . January 3, 2017
Berry company Driscoll’s has revealed that it donated 349 children’s gifts, 2,350kg of food and €3,390 to local communities in

New plant technology to be used to help blueberries thrive in Scottish climate
- . December 29, 2016
New plant breeding technology is being used by the James Hutton Institute to help blueberries thrive in the Scottish climate.

Australia: Table grape downturn opens doors for diversification
- . December 21, 2016
A south west Queensland table grape grower is hoping a gamble on blueberries will pay dividends. The past few years

Mexico: Blueberry production in El Fuerte increases by 500%
- . December 21, 2016
Blueberry production has taken root in the municipality of El Fuerte and has become an excellent alternative crop. Six years

Four marketing trends to look for in 2017
- . December 15, 2016
What does 2017 have in store for marketers? Here are four trends and tactics that you should keep in mind