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Mexican blueberry production growth slows down

- International
Mexican blueberry production has grown for five years in a row, surpassing 50,000 tons in 2020, but the 2.6 percent year-over-year growth represents a slowdown.

USHBC’s MAP funding doubles for 2022

- General News
The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has notified the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) that its 2022 Market Access Program (MAP) funding award will nearly double to $597,810, up from $299,195 in 2021 and $207,449 in 2020.

California Giant expects larger imported blueberry volumes

- General News
The strong winter outlook for California Giant Berry Farms’ blueberry supply comes at a time when the company is poised to deliver increasingly high volumes, following its addition of new growers in Chile and expanded acreage.

Driscoll’s ‘Sweetest Batch’ blueberries available for holidays

- General News
Just in time for the holiday season, Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch Blueberries are in peak availability to capture the hottest holiday trend of grazing boards.

Blueberry growers, importers vote to continue the USHBC in referendum

- General News
According to the AMS notice, 84% of producers and importers voting in the referendum, who also represent 93% of the volume of highbush blueberries grown, were in favor of continuing the program.

Peru to be top blueberry exporter for the third consecutive year

- General News
The La Libertad and Lambayeque production regions contributed to the higher export performance with increases in volume of 35 percent and 151 percent, respectively, with a joint participation of 77 percent of the blueberry exports thus far.

USHBC encourages a ‘boost of blue’ for American Diabetes Month

- General News
During American Diabetes Month, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is inspiring consumers to grab a boost of blue as part of an overall healthy diet.

ProduceIQ: Rain in Mexico stresses markets as harvests transition south

- Featured
Veggies seeking sunshine on their vacation southward are sorely disappointed. Rain in Mexico is a challenge to quality and a smooth transition.

Naturipe’s import blueberries peak is early and strong this season

- General News
Naturipe, a global leader of fresh berries, is excited to share that its import blueberries from Peru are peaking early this season and in impressive volumes.

Argentina starts blueberry export season

- International
As the first shipments of blueberries are already leaving the country to non-traditional markets such as Israel and Indonesia, the Argentinean Blueberry Committee says growers are promoting its top attributes: tasty, sustainable, and responsible.