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Huge increase in Moroccan berry exports
Over the 2014-2015 season, total red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, blueberry) production increased by 6% compared to the previous year, reaching
Alibaba to promote Chilean blues and cherries through ASOEX deal
Cherries and blueberries will be the focus of a recently signed promotional deal between the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX)
Blueberry grower’s Eureka moment
Blueberry industry pioneer Ridley Bell is bringing a new variety to Australian tastebuds this spring. The new variety, named Eureka,
Grant promises blueberry farmers more weapons in fight against spotted wing drosophila
A tiny fly is having a huge impact on American fruit farmers. Known as spotted wing drosophila, the insect is
Mexico: Blueberry exports succeed
The blueberry grown in Mexico gains ground and is being sold like hotcakes in the export markets. According to data
Wild blueberries could boost primary school children’s memory and concentration
Consuming wild blueberries¹ may have a significant effect on the cognitive ability of primary schoolchildren, new University of Reading research
IBO makes its mark on the global produce map
At the first International Blueberry Organization (IBO) meeting five years ago organizers booked an auditorium in Orlando for 100 people
‘Don’t let blueberries go bananas’, food trend expert warns
“How do you like your fruit? With adjectives please,” said Dr. David Hughes, Emeritus Professor of food marketing at Imperial
Global blueberry summit at Coffs Harbour identifies challenges to international market growth
Consumer demand for blueberries is driving the global increase in production of the fruit, but “there are major challenges” ahead
How blueberries could help your smile
Scientists from the Université Laval in Quebec have been studying compounds in wild blueberries that act like natural antibiotics. They