Search Result: blueberry

Climate instability leads to increased blueberry rejections in Chile

Rains and high temperatures have affected Chile's blueberry production since mid-December, leading to an increase in crop rejection at the point of origin.
April 04 , 2011

Argentine blueberry growers want export tax cuts

Blueberry growers in the Argentine province of Tucumán are struggling to cover costs, with export and VAT (value added tax) refund delays.
March 29 , 2011

Peru's frozen strawberry exports rise 155%

Peru recorded rapid growth in frozen strawberry sales to the U.S., Belgium, Japan and Germany in January and February.
March 21 , 2011

Chile's frozen blueberry exports rise 150% in February

Chile recorded a sharp uptick in frozen blueberry exports in February, compared to the previous season.
March 18 , 2011

Market Pulse week 10 — 2011

The opening prices for Chilean Royal Gala apples in the U.S. were lower than in the previous season, while blueberry arrivals in the U.K showed problems with condition.
March 16 , 2011

Market Pulse week 10 — 2011

March 16 , 2011

Chile to join 'big leagues' with own fruit varieties

The Australis Breeding Programme has yielded positive results, with Chile's Agricultural Minister positive on export prospects for new genetic fruit varieties.
March 16 , 2011

Argentine scientists find calcium fertilizer benefits

Scientists from Argentina's National University de La Plata (UNLP) have found calcium-based fertilisers can boost blueberry growth performance by more than 5%.
March 15 , 2011

Chile's blueberry exports grow 33% in 2010-11

As Chile's blueberry season comes to a close exports are likely to be 33% higher than last season, but prices were lower in the U.S.
March 10 , 2011

Chile's fruit shipments 19.5% higher in January

Chile's Office of Agriculture Studies and Policy (ODEPA) has announced a 19.5% rise in fruit shipments in January.
March 08 , 2011