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West’s blueberry growers have advantages, expert says

Global blueberry production is surging but the growth must be kept in perspective, according to an industry expert. While the growth is

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Argentinean blueberry export to Europe increased in 2013

Exports of blueberries in 2013 increased because of the arrival of fruit from Tucuman to the European market and the

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USDA allows Chile blueberry fumigation in U.S. ports

Fumigation of fresh blueberries from Chile, required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture since December following multiple finds of European

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Technology helps cull spotted wing drosophila fruit damage

BBC Technologies North America is helping a Michigan blueberry grower eliminate damage by spotted wing drosophila on the packing line.

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Del Rey Avocado enters blueberry business with Peruvian imports

Del Rey Avocado Co. Inc. in Fallbrook, CA, has diversified its offerings this winter from its core offerings of avocados

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New research indicates blueberries could combat breast cancer

New research from the University of Helsinki has indicated that blueberries could help prevent breast cancer. University of Helsinki Docent Anna-Maria

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Argentine blueberries shipping via American Airlines

American Airlines Cargo is bringing in blueberries from Argentina to several U.S. cities this season. American Airlines Cargo flights leave

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Grafted blueberry trees could enhance mechanical harvesting

Blueberry production costs may be reduced if the fruit were to grow on trees rather than bushes. Wei Qiang Yang,

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Big push for Chilean fruit in China

The Association of Chilean Fruit Exporters, A.G. (ASOEX), the Chilean Blueberry Committee and the Chilean Cherry Committee, together with ProChile

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Royal opens Moroccan blueberry campaign

Spanish stonefruit and soft fruit grower-exporter Royal has kicked off its Moroccan blueberry season. The company said its exclusive Blue