Blueberry Council Conference and Expo goes virtual

Blueberry Council Conference and Expo goes virtual
The North American Blueberry Council (NABC) and US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) are taking their meetings online this year. Registration is now open for the NABC/USHBC Virtual Conference and Expo, […]
Tue 04/08/2020 by Richard WIlkinson

Six-fold rise in US organic blueberry sales in past decade

Six-fold rise in US organic blueberry sales in past decade
Sales of organic blueberries in the US have rocketed over the past 10 years, with volumes increasing six-fold, from around 6 million kilos per year in 2010 to over 40 […]
Thu 09/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

South Africa’s blueberry production continues to expand

South Africa’s blueberry production continues to expand
While the South African blueberry industry is relatively small compared to other local fruits, it is a fast-growing sector. Indeed, the area planted with blueberries is projected to increase by […]
Wed 08/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

China gives green light to US blueberry imports

China gives green light to US blueberry imports
Despite the escalating tensions between the two countries, China has announced it will allow imports of blueberries from the United States as of Thursday 14th May, according to notices on […]
Mon 18/05/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

International Blueberry Organization Summit Rescheduled to 2021

International Blueberry Organization Summit Rescheduled to 2021
The International Blueberry Organization’s (IBO) 2020 Summit, which was set to take place in Trujillo, Peru between August 10 and 12, 2020, has officially been rescheduled in light of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The event will now be held in the same location between August 22 and 25, 2021.
Mon 06/04/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Record exports of Chilean organic blueberries

Record exports of Chilean organic blueberries
The 2019/20 Chilean blueberry season is drawing to a close, with exports down 1.5 per cent to 109,291 tons. In a statement, ASOEX stated that the decline in volume was […]
Thu 02/04/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Ukraine, no longer only “wild” berries 

Ukraine, no longer only “wild” berries 
The demand for blueberries has been growing steadily in Europe in recent years. As such, many companies from different countries follow the trend. For years, frozen wild blueberries dominated the berry industry in Ukraine being one of most important export products for Europe.
Thu 27/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

ABB Growers expands to meet rising blueberry demand

ABB Growers expands to meet rising blueberry demand
ABB Growers has developed into a representative of blueberry growers from all parts of the globe. The company ensures that the retailers’ requirements for packaging and delivery are met.
Thu 27/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

31% increase in Chilean blueberries shipped to Asia this season

31% increase in Chilean blueberries shipped to Asia this season
Chile has recorded significant growth in its shipments of blueberries to the Far East, this season, with volumes up 31% from the previous campaign, according to data published by Asoex.
Thu 06/02/2020 by Alexandra Sautois

Bionest, now offers year-round blueberries

Bionest, now offers year-round blueberries
Bionest has taken a leap in its production and will now offer its customers blueberries throughout the entire year. “This campaign, we will strengthen our ties with suppliers and customers […]
Thu 06/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Peru increases blueberry exports ten-fold in seven years 

Peru increases blueberry exports ten-fold in seven years 
Peru’s blueberry industry has come a long way in a very short time. It is now the world’s leading supplier, with exports exceeding US$470 million (66,000 tons), up from just […]
Wed 04/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

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