Fall Creek founder's insights into "changing" blueberry industry

The blueberry industry pioneer delved into valuable topics including horticultural practices, methods to extend shelf life, and the need for innovation.

June 18 , 2019

Blueberries in Charts: Finding opportunities in the gaps

The spikes in blueberry prices correlate to the valleys of production and vice-a-versa, creating a dynamic where the shoulders of the U.S. season see the best prices.

June 18 , 2019

Colombia sends first blueberry export of the year to U.S.

"This export program, which already started with this shipment of 600 kilos, will continue in a continuous program that focuses on serving the windows that are available in the blueberry market," said ProPlantas GM.

June 17 , 2019

Berry People transitions to Pacific Northwest blueberry supplies and announces late-season organic offering

Berry People, a year-round, full-line supplier of organic and conventional branded berries and avocados, is transitioning its blueberry supply to the Pacific Northwest as the Mexican and California seasons wind down.

June 13 , 2019

Fall Creek opens blueberry nursery in South Africa, welcomes new regional director

“Fall Creek is investing in a South Africa nursery to serve the blueberry industry’s growth needs in the RSA and Sub-Saharan Africa region,” says COO. 

June 12 , 2019

Argentina to send increased blueberry volumes in second export season to China

Committee of Argentine Blueberries said it hopes to increase market opportunities in the Asian nation until China represents 20 or 25% of its production.

June 12 , 2019

Colombia's blueberry industry "developing quite well", says association

The country currently has 450 hectares planted and hopes to expand with an additional 1,500 hectares in the next two years, says Colombian blueberry group.

June 10 , 2019

U.S. blueberry industry could see dynamic processed market, "interesting" June transition

Providing a summer U.S. blueberry crop update, Cort Brazelton said there could be a supply gap toward the end of June and early July.

June 07 , 2019

T&G ships U.S. blueberries to Vietnam for the first time

T&G says it expects to export multiple pallets of Orchard Road blueberries to Vietnam every week during the season, which lasts until September.

June 05 , 2019

'New NAFTA' fails local growers, says Florida Farm Bureau

Farmers critical of the 'new NAFTA' argue that it lacks protection against what they consider unfair competition from Mexico, where fresh fruit can be produced more cheaply.

May 30 , 2019