Macfrut 2023 to focus on produce industry’s biggest issues

The 40th version of the convention has already hit record numbers, with a 25% increase in exhibition space and 50% more foreign exhibitors.

May 02 , 2023

Commercial expansion of Peruvian blueberries has boosted its export volumes

Peru closed this season with more than 280,000 tons of blueberries produced. For the 2023-24 season, they project over 330,000 tons. 

April 27 , 2023

The growth of the Mexican blueberry industry comes with great responsibility

Juan Jose Flores, General Director of Aneberries Mexico, spoke about the Mexican blueberry industry and emphasized the importance of producing a high-quality product with high standards of sustainability.

April 24 , 2023

Colombian blueberries granted Canadian market access

All shipments will be inspected to standardize inspection rates, a standard procedure that Canada has in place to reinforce food safety during exports.

April 21 , 2023

South American Blueberry Convention brings industry together

The event covered the main challenges of the blueberry industry in Chile, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay, with presentations and panels led by industry leaders and relevant international guests.

April 19 , 2023

Blueberry industry mourns Bernardine Strik

Veteran horticulture professor, researcher and berry crop specialist Bernardine Strik passed away recently after over 30 years of ground-breaking industry innovation.

April 19 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. market witnesses the lowest prices for Chilean cherries in 10 years

North America is currently the second largest market for this Chilean fruit, with 18,894 tons shipped this season.

April 18 , 2023

Q&A: Could white strawberries become a new berry category?

Dr. Vance Whitaker spoke to FreshFruitPortal about the development and breeding process of the first variety of white strawberries to be commercialized in the U.S. market; the Florida Pearl.

April 17 , 2023

Macfrut 2023: A record-breaking year for the international trade fair

The event is set to break records with 1,100 exhibitors representing the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain, 35% more exhibition space with two more halls, 50% more foreign exhibitors, and over 1,500 accredited international buyers.

April 14 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Blueberries become Peru's main agro-export crop, surpassing grapes in value

The country is on track to export a record 287,000 tonnes of blueberries worth $1.4 billion this season, making the produce the country's most valuable agricultural export by value.

April 13 , 2023