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Grant promises blueberry farmers more weapons in fight against spotted wing drosophila
- . October 24, 2015
A tiny fly is having a huge impact on American fruit farmers. Known as spotted wing drosophila, the insect is
Mexico: Blueberry exports succeed
- . October 24, 2015
The blueberry grown in Mexico gains ground and is being sold like hotcakes in the export markets. According to data
Wild blueberries could boost primary school children’s memory and concentration
- . October 24, 2015
Consuming wild blueberries¹ may have a significant effect on the cognitive ability of primary schoolchildren, new University of Reading research
IBO makes its mark on the global produce map
- . September 25, 2015
At the first International Blueberry Organization (IBO) meeting five years ago organizers booked an auditorium in Orlando for 100 people
‘Don’t let blueberries go bananas’, food trend expert warns
- . September 25, 2015
“How do you like your fruit? With adjectives please,” said Dr. David Hughes, Emeritus Professor of food marketing at Imperial
Global blueberry summit at Coffs Harbour identifies challenges to international market growth
- . September 25, 2015
Consumer demand for blueberries is driving the global increase in production of the fruit, but “there are major challenges” ahead
How blueberries could help your smile
- . September 25, 2015
Scientists from the Université Laval in Quebec have been studying compounds in wild blueberries that act like natural antibiotics. They
Washington’s organic blueberries growing more profitable
- . September 25, 2015
From 2009 to 2012, organic blueberry acreage in Washington state increased by 130 percent, while production tripled. In the same
Argentina kicks off 2015 blues campaign
- . September 25, 2015
The new blueberry export season has got underway in Argentina with more than 125 tonnes airfreighted to various markets in
Canada green lights Peruvian blueberry imports
- . September 25, 2015
Canada has officially opened up its doors to fresh Peruvian blueberry imports after four years of negotiations, giving the Andean