Blueberries
New Jersey Agriculture Secretary Ed Wengryn highlighted the beginning of the state’s blueberry season with a visit to Macrie Brothers Blueberry Farm in late June.
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has a message for retailers: Now’s the time to stock your produce shelves with Jersey Fresh blueberries.
Strawberries aren’t the only berries that shine during the summer. Blueberries, blackberries and raspberries also are berry standouts.
After recent tariff lifts on apples, walnuts and almonds, India has slashed tariffs for additional U.S. exports, including include blueberries and cranberries, signaling increased opportunities for American producers.
Like cooling overheated crowds on a hot day, Michigan State University researchers have found that blueberry bushes need misters to cool down and bear fruit.
Global export volume for Chilean fresh blueberries estimated at just under 100,000 for the 2022/23 winter season.
In this newly created role, Alyssa Houtby will lead the council’s advocacy efforts and will work closely with Monument Advocacy, the North American Blueberry Council’s Washington, D.C.-based lobbying firm.
The second annual South American Blueberry Convention will be held at the Monticello Conference Center in San Francisco de Mostazal, Chile, on April 18.
“A very nice crop overall with good quality and sizing” is expected, said Joe Vargas, director of business intelligence for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council.
The Organic Fresh Trends 2023 survey showed that 16% of consumers said they purchased organic blackberries exclusively, 15% purchased organic strawberries exclusively, and 14% purchased organic blueberries exclusively.
Representing a 7% decline from the October forecast, the Chilean Blueberry Committee of ASOEX now forecasts exports of 76,500 tons of fresh blueberries in the 2023-24 season.
A new Sweet Selections product line will feature strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry varieties bred for ‘exceptional flavor,’ says producer.
The Los Angeles-based producer says it has become the third-largest grower of blueberries in Peru, capturing a leading position in the global premium blueberry market.
As blueberry season continues, the grower, shipper and wholesaler says it will offer promotable volumes of organic and conventional berries through July.
The Los Angeles-based supplier of superfruits, including The Fruitist brand, has signed an agreement with RipeLocker for its postharvest technology designed to extend the life of high-value crops and perishables.
California Giant Berry Farms is partnering with the California Avocado Commission and the California Walnut Commission for separate giveaways and more touting summer snacking duos that are full of flavor and nutrition.
Yakima, Wash.-based Superfresh Growers expects to deliver both a strong season of Northwest blueberries, starting with fruit from Norris Farms in southwestern Oregon.
Market conditions are making berry imports even more desirable for retailers.
The North American Blueberry Council is applauding congressional action that supporters say could potentially allow U.S. farmers to compete on level terms with other blueberry exporting countries in Japan.
Los Angeles-based Agrovision, a year-round supplier of berries and cherries, says it’s on a mission to intertwine sustainable agribusiness with ecological preservation, societal empowerment and global health improvement.
The health halo for berries continues to shine brightly.
Naturipe Farms will offer conventional and organic options of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries this spring and summer, says Ashley Finster.
Berries are rising to the occasion, according to a recent USDA Specialty Crop Retail Report.
Berries are a hit with all demographics, but The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 data reveals where strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries shine.
The USDA reports that the gains in retail per capita consumption for berries have been very strong compared with many other fresh fruits.
The North American blueberry advocacy group is urging Congress to support specialty crop producers with current employment challenges by passing reintroduced workforce legislation.
Grigg is leading global market expansion and overseeing the supply chain for the Chicago-based berry marketer and distributor.
Farmer-owned berry producer and marketer Naturipe Farms says it will have promotable volume of its jumbo blueberry pack Mighty Blues to close out the year.
Here’s why they expect to see ample volume of good-quality strawberries, blueberries and blackberries during the late winter and early spring period.
Blackberries, blueberries and raspberries will be offered throughout the summer by North Bay Produce, says Brian Klumpp, director of sales and marketing.