Tag: blueberries

The latest forecasts by the association of Blueberry Producers of Peru (Proarandanos) shows that Peru is world’s leading exporter of blueberries and continues to grow.

The record-breaking heat in the Pacific Northwest will lower yields for berries, with blueberries hit especially hard.

Mexican blueberry exports increased 57 percent year-over-year from January to April 2021 reaching sales of $313.5 million, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

This voluntary recall is due to possible Cyclospora contamination on Dole™ Fresh Blueberries. Dole Diversified North America, Inc. is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. No illnesses have been reported to date in association with the recall.

Peru has become the world’s largest blueberry exporter in a short time, and its growers have big growth plans for this season.

Overall market prices sink lower again. Berries and stone fruit continue to slide during a time of year notorious for falling prices.

Awe Sum Organics has partnered with high quality small and mid-sized family farms in Oregon and Washington to bring you Awe Sum Organic blueberries that have a wonderful complex, sweet and tangy flavor.

Despite the pandemic, in 2020 Peruvian agricultural exports continued to grow, reaching $7.47 billion compared to $7.09 billion in 2019.

A growing trend in the Southern Hemisphere continues in the 2020/2021 season with a 20 percent increase in blueberry supply and more than 311,000 tons exported.

USHBC’s new strategic positioning and call-to-action, Grab a Boost of Blue, taps into consumers’ passion for blueberries and motivates them to enjoy more of the fruit they love.