Agronometrics in Charts: Mexico picks up momentum on blueberry production

Growth trends in volume for Mexican blueberries are likely to persist as the country continues to make new plantations.

February 15 , 2022

USDA appoints members to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

February 14 , 2022

How to fertilize blueberry crops correctly

The ideal soil pH for blueberry unfortunately bears little resemblance to the common soil pH for blueberry, according to Oregon State University Professor of Horticulture Bernadine Strik.

February 14 , 2022

Inflation gobbles up fresh produce - report

Avocado prices have doubled in a year, and blueberry prices are up 45 percent, according to a Washington Post article.

February 10 , 2022

Agrovision posts record sales with vertical integration, advanced genetics and superior quality

U.S.-headquartered berry business Agrovision is making important and material progress on its strategic path, as it sets the standard for the next generation of innovative superfruit growers.

February 08 , 2022

U.S. truck rates and availability see relief amid lower produce movement

The USDA's weekly report on seasonal perishable products also included updates about blueberry market movement and pricing.

January 31 , 2022

Protecting blueberries from freezes in Florida

Blueberries bloom in late winter or early spring in Florida, making the flowers and young fruit highly susceptible to freeze and frost injury.

January 26 , 2022

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council launches Alexa skill for consumers

The USHBC has launched A Blueberry Boost, a new skill for Alexa, Amazon’s voice-activated artificial intelligence (AI) service, to provide recipes, tips, kitchen hacks and more.

January 24 , 2022

Peru ranked as main blueberry supplier to U.S. in 2021

The U.S. received over 310,000 metric tons of blueberries from different countries in 2021 for US$1.9 billion, representing an increase of 14% in volume and 22% in value, compared to 2020.

January 24 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru’s dramatic increase in blueberry production sends pricing to an all time low

According to the latest forecasts, a growth of about 37 percent is expected in quantities shipped to the US by the end of this season in comparison to the previous season. 

January 20 , 2022