Most of Chile's blueberry growers switch to pint package

Higher-than-expected volumes in Chile’s central growing region have the majority of the nation's growers packaging pints as the harvest moves into its peak phase.

December 10 , 2010

Market Pulse week 48 -- 2010

December 08 , 2010

Chile’s blueberry harvest hits peak ahead of schedule

A sharp increase in harvest volumes has the Chilean Blueberry Committee calling on exporters to ship pint clamshells of high quality fruit.

December 07 , 2010

Peru to see strong investments in blueberry production in 2011, exporter says

increased international demand and a higher selling price than grapes or avocado are the main drivers of interest in growing the fruit in Peru.

December 06 , 2010

Higher temperatures quicken Chile blueberry harvest

In new export estimates, the first export peaks will hit receiving markets in weeks 50 and 52, with about 5,700 metric tons each.

December 03 , 2010

Fewer Tucumán blueberry flights due to low prices in U.S.

Nearly one third of flights forecast for this season never materialized as the export season was cut short due to a drop in prices abroad. Importers paying only 30% of 2009 prices, which won't cover export costs, grower says

November 30 , 2010

Chile's blueberry harvest picks up the pace

The slow harvest in the north could cause labor problems as workers shift to the early grape harvest.

November 26 , 2010

Market Pulse week 46 -- 2010

November 24 , 2010

U.S. grants patents for two new Chilean guava varieties

Patents were issued for the Red Pearl and South Pearl varieties of the Chilean guava.

November 24 , 2010

Argentina’s Tucuman wraps up exports due to low price

Argentina’s prime blueberry region, Tucuman, has wrapped its exports of the berry because receiving prices dropped below profitable levels. The harvest in Concordia and Buenos Aires continues.

November 22 , 2010