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USDA researchers developing improved automation tech for blueberry harvesting
- . August 8, 2017
There may already be a large array of automation technology available to aid blueberry harvesting, but researchers are now developing

Blueberries rising in Peru
- . August 3, 2017
Peru’s blueberry exports have the green light for explosive growth, a new U.S. Department of Agriculture report says. Expanding from

Upcoming IBO Summit to strengthen ties between China and global blueberry industry
- . July 31, 2017
Blueberry industry leaders from around the world will soon gather for their annual meeting to discuss key issues and future

Michigan: wild blueberry season begins
- . July 30, 2017
It’s blueberry season in the UP once again. Because of all the rain this summer, officials say it’s already turning

Peruvian blueberry industry expects to double volume again in 2017-18
- . July 26, 2017
The counterseason for Northern Hemisphere blueberry markets used to be almost the exclusive domain of Chile and Argentina, but Peru

U.S.: MBG Marketing upbeat about 2017 Michigan blueberry season
- . July 19, 2017
Michigan’s blueberry industry may have experienced frosts earlier this year that shaved off some volume, but a major cooperative is

Cubans test out blues potential
- . July 14, 2017
A company in Cuba is to invest in the country’s first ever blueberry farm. Enrique Troncoso has planted a 0.2ha plot

Canada: BC blueberry harvest kicks off with lighter early crop expected
- . July 12, 2017
The British Columbia blueberry harvest is now underway amid ideal weather conditions, with peak volumes anticipated from around next week. A good crop

California Giant sees traceback traction with shoppers
- . July 11, 2017
Watsonville, Calif.-based California Giant is seeing more virtual visits to its farms in response to its Follow Us to Our

Poland marks start of blues season
- . July 5, 2017
Polish blueberry growers officially started the 2017 season on 1 July, a date that marks the start of harvesting, with