Naturipe Farms introduces new premium line

Naturipe will add strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry varieties to the Sweet Selections portfolio.

October 16 , 2023

Planasa strengthens its position in China after acquiring 100% stake of its local subsidiary, boosting its expansion plan in the country

October 16 , 2023

The rise of South African blueberries

The South African blueberry industry has been on a steady growth trajectory in recent years, driven by various factors that have contributed to its success. 

October 13 , 2023

El Niño’s impact on Peruvian blueberries

The 2023 Peruvian blueberry season has been challenging, primarily due to the impact of El Niño bringing unusually warm weather, with temperatures approximately nine degrees Fahrenheit above historical averages.

October 12 , 2023

Leading German food retailer goes exclusive with Sekoya blueberries

As in many global markets, blueberry consumption in Germany has increased steadily in the last couple of years, meaning that consumers are more and more demanding with the fruit they are buying. 

October 11 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian blueberry export volumes face a 50% decline year-on-year

Data compiled by Fresh Fruit Peru reveals that as of mid-September, blueberry shipments from Peru stood at a mere 40,527 tonnes, marking a significant 50% drop compared to the corresponding period in the previous year.

October 10 , 2023

Chilean blueberry exports project 6% drop

Andrés Armstrong, executive director of the Blueberry Committee, says that the drop can be attributed to changes in the Chilean production base, which saw a 2% acreage drop.

October 09 , 2023

Peruvian blueberry prices double as production falls 

Peruvian blueberry prices are experiencing a sharp increase as production volumes have fallen up to 39% year-on-year, but, could this be a good thing for the industry?

September 27 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Berry imports and organic strawberry production exhibit sustained growth - USDA

The report, titled "The Changing Landscape of U.S. Strawberry and Blueberry Markets: Production, Trade, and Challenges from 2000 to 2020," spans 38 pages and offers a deep dive into the transformations witnessed in domestic production, consumption, prices, and trade dynamics for strawberries and blueberries over the past two decades.

September 26 , 2023

Peru: Blueberry exports drop 37% this year

To date, the Peruvian blueberry campaign shows less production than the projections at the start the season with a total of 21,075 tons of blueberries exported so far, which represents a 37% decrease from the 2022-2023 season. 

September 04 , 2023