State of the Market - Week 12, 2019

In Europe in week 12, stonefruit prices fell while table grape prices remained flat and blueberry prices registered an increase.

March 29 , 2019

Chilean blueberries fetched lower prices in 2018-19 amid increasing market overlap

One exporter noted that it has been a “complicated” season, with prices in line with expectations in Europe and Asia, but lower than anticipated in the U.S. 

March 29 , 2019

Chile expecting U.S. to lift blueberry fumigation requirement by next season

The end of restrictions on the entry of blueberries to the U.S. has been announced for years, but Chilean authorities and producers are confident that after five years the change will soon be realized

March 14 , 2019

New Tray Tipper automates fruit delivery into KATO260 blueberry sorter

March 12 , 2019

Australia: Costa Group upbeat for 2019 despite profit dip

Australia's largest fruit and vegetable company is progressing well with its numerous domestic and international expansion plans and has noted "solid price recovery" in February across its categories from the earlier challenging period.

February 27 , 2019

India: IG International sees rising blueberry sales in urban areas

The company is importing numerous varieties of the superfruit and selling them at 2000 rupees (US$28) per kilogram.

February 25 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 7, 2019

The U.S. market saw declines in blueberry and stonefruit prices in week 7, but the white seedless table grape market was performing well.

February 22 , 2019

African Blue opens new Moroccan blueberry packhouse

The company, in which Australia's Costa Group holds a majority stake, recently inaugurated the largest berry packing facility servicing the European market.

February 20 , 2019

Chile: Heat could impact fresh blueberry exports for season remainder

The high temperatures could mean total export volumes end up slightly lower than last season, against previous forecasts of similar levels.

February 15 , 2019

Naturipe targets millennials and Gen Z with rebrand

The world's largest blueberry producer will this month start to roll out a new logo, packaging, and in-store merchandising in grocery stores across the U.S. and Canada.

February 12 , 2019