Record exports of Chilean organic blueberries

Record exports of Chilean organic blueberries
The 2019/20 Chilean blueberry season is drawing to a close, with exports down 1.5 per cent to 109,291 tons. In a statement, ASOEX stated that the decline in volume was […]
Thu 02/04/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Spain’s berry sector calls for help from unemployed 

Spain’s berry sector calls for help from unemployed 
With the Spanish strawberry season in full swing, the sector is experiencing a dire shortage of manpower. Huelva’s berry sector alone traditionally hires around 15,000 seasonal labourers from Morocco, but […]
Wed 25/03/2020 by Richard WIlkinson

America’s berry sector commits to recyclable packaging

America’s berry sector commits to recyclable packaging
The berry sector is taking an important step in the direction of sustainability with the announcement by a group of major North American fresh berry producers that they will commit […]
Wed 04/03/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Ukraine, no longer only “wild” berries 

Ukraine, no longer only “wild” berries 
The demand for blueberries has been growing steadily in Europe in recent years. As such, many companies from different countries follow the trend. For years, frozen wild blueberries dominated the berry industry in Ukraine being one of most important export products for Europe.
Thu 27/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

ABB Growers expands to meet rising blueberry demand

ABB Growers expands to meet rising blueberry demand
ABB Growers has developed into a representative of blueberry growers from all parts of the globe. The company ensures that the retailers’ requirements for packaging and delivery are met.
Thu 27/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Parthenope®, the new CIV low-chill strawberry variety

Parthenope®, the new CIV low-chill strawberry variety
Michelangelo Leis, CIV Breeder: “We are focused on new high-quality varieties, with greater environmental protection, easy to grow, with high productivity”. Marco Bertolazzi, Business Development manager: “New genetics are suited […]
Thu 27/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

31% increase in Chilean blueberries shipped to Asia this season

31% increase in Chilean blueberries shipped to Asia this season
Chile has recorded significant growth in its shipments of blueberries to the Far East, this season, with volumes up 31% from the previous campaign, according to data published by Asoex.
Thu 06/02/2020 by Alexandra Sautois

Bionest, now offers year-round blueberries

Bionest, now offers year-round blueberries
Bionest has taken a leap in its production and will now offer its customers blueberries throughout the entire year. “This campaign, we will strengthen our ties with suppliers and customers […]
Thu 06/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Peru increases blueberry exports ten-fold in seven years 

Peru increases blueberry exports ten-fold in seven years 
Peru’s blueberry industry has come a long way in a very short time. It is now the world’s leading supplier, with exports exceeding US$470 million (66,000 tons), up from just […]
Wed 04/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

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