Closer ties between Argentina’s blueberry sector and China

Closer ties between Argentina’s blueberry sector and China
A delegation of Chinese fruit importers met Argentina’s leading blueberry producers in Tucumán to strengthen ties between the two countries. The Tucumán government’s website reports that representatives of Kingberry, Earlycrop, […]
Tue 29/10/2019

Growth through variety renewal of blueberries from Chile

Growth through variety renewal of blueberries from Chile
Fresh blueberry exports from Chile, which are available from October to April, are expected to grow again during the 2019-2020 season, reaching an estimated 115,000 tons, which is a four […]
Mon 14/10/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Increased blueberry production causes price crash

Increased blueberry production causes price crash
Spain’s berry capital, Huelva, saw an increase in blueberry production during this campaign, despite plants already being at full capacity. The cold January temperatures delayed the start of the campaign, […]
Wed 25/09/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

World blueberry market expands 24% in 2018

World blueberry market expands 24% in 2018
The world’s appetite for the sweet superfood shows no signs of abating, with markets across the world expanding. Production struggles to keep pace with demand, prompting increased shipments from all […]
Fri 10/05/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Argentina dispatches first shipments of blueberries to China

Argentina dispatches first shipments of blueberries to China
Following the signing of an export agreement with China in 2017, with Argentinian company Berries Del Sol sent its first pallets of blueberries to the Far Eastern giant on November […]
Tue 27/11/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Bumper harvest for Chile’s blueberry

Bumper harvest for Chile’s blueberry
Chile is experiencing a bumper blueberry harvest this year, but, nevertheless, expects to see a drop in exports next campaign. The high temperatures in the north of the country have […]
Mon 29/10/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Could groundcherry become “the next blueberry”?

Could groundcherry become “the next blueberry”?
Thanks to gene-editing technology, the groundcherry could soon become a mass-produced fruit. The small tart fruit, similar in appearance to a tomato, was not previously considered suitable for industrial production, […]
Mon 15/10/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

China imposes 25% tariff on US berries and vegetables

China imposes 25% tariff on US berries and vegetables
On July 11, 2018, the US Government imposed tariffs on a further US$200 billion of goods imported from China, and solicited public opinions on the measures. On August 2, the […]
Mon 27/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Record year for exports of Chile’s blueberries

Record year for exports of Chile’s blueberries
Chile’s blueberry industry is expected to set a historical record in volumes exported this year (110,000 tons). According to data from Chile’s Committee of Blueberries (ASOEX), volumes are up by […]
Tue 27/03/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

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