High Asian demand for Peruvian blueberries

Peru maintains its production rhythm when other countries have finished their harvests, creating more global-scale commercial opportunities.

August 16 , 2021

Peru to host the IBO Summit 2021

The Association of Blueberry Producers and Exporters of Peru (Proarándanos) will host this year's IBO Summit, in coordination with the International Blueberry Organization (IBO), to be held from August 23 to 25.

August 12 , 2021

Michigan blueberry grower Shelly Hartmann named Chair of USHBC

August 06 , 2021

OZblu launches 'ground-breaking' recycled paper cups for blueberries

International blueberry producer and exporter United Exports has launched recycled paper cups for its OZblu brand blueberries on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.

August 05 , 2021

Oregon blueberry grower tests self-driving electric tractor

The tractor is expected to reduce air pollution on-site, reduce noise, save about 1,500 gallons of diesel per year and potentially save thousands of hours of employee labor.

August 02 , 2021

Washington fruit farmers bracing for millions of dollars in losses from heat wave

Berry farmers were particularly impacted by the heat, but the tree fruit, wine grape and potato industries were also heavily affected. Now a letter to the USDA signed by 44 bipartisan legislators urges more support.

July 29 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Opportunities for Mexican berry exports

This week in Agronometrics in Charts, we will talk about the opportunities for Mexican berry exports, which Colin Fain, CEO of Agronometrics, will present during the Aneberries Seminar to be held virtually on July 29 and 30, 2021.

July 27 , 2021

First U.S. blueberries arrive in China after market access granted last year

The blueberries in Pagoda's three-pallet inaugural shipment were grown by Norris Farms in the Umpqua River Valley in Oregon and sent to China by air freight. They were supplied by Washington State-based Superfresh Growers.

July 23 , 2021

Berry People says its Peruvian blueberries will provide consistency through fall-winter season

Once the North American blueberry season wanes, Peru’s long growing season, steady climate and greenhouse-like growing conditions will provide retailers and consumers with a trustworthy and constant volume of high-quality blueberries.

July 22 , 2021

Peru forecasts blueberry exports to grow by a quarter

The forecast comes as Peru's ProArandanos prepares to host the IBO Summit 2021 from August 23 -25, which will be held virtually this year.

July 15 , 2021