Blueberries
Even considering their growth in the last two decades, blueberries were identified in a poll of industry professionals as the berry with the biggest potential to grow consumption in the next five years.
The Pacific Northwest grower recently invited the influencers of Team Nosh to learn about its farming practices by visiting its orchards and fields.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council says the program helps fellows grow their leadership skill set, learn from decades-long industry leaders and develop their network of connections.
The Degree of Certainty tool provides users with an understanding of the potential discrepancies between reported and actual values, the firm says.
The company reported net income of $12.4 million for its third fiscal quarter, up nearly double from $6.6 million for the same period last year.
The greenhouse grower says it will continue to hold exclusive rights to market all premium berry proprietary varieties in North America that were previously licensed to Mastronardi BerryWorld America.
The new addition to the value-added snack line is packaged in containers with separate compartments for each food product and comes in three variations.
“We have increased our acreage out of eastern Washington, which will give us access to additional volume in some of the best growing regions for organic blueberries,” said Brian Vertrees, director of business development.
High yields and good flavor seem to be the characteristics grower-shippers look for most when selecting a strawberry variety.
HBF International LLC, Sheridan, Ore., has hired a new member for its sales team, said CEO Doug Perkins.
Berry grower Wish Farms, Plant City, Fla., is encouraging consumers to support their local Florida businesses affected by the pandemic.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
U.S. fresh oranges and tangerines showed the best year-over-year growth of any major fresh commodity in export sales in the year from May 2019 through April this year.
Led by grapes, avocados and berries, U.S. imports of fruits and vegetables rose 6% from May 2019 through April, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture trade statistics.
Domex Superfresh Growers and Norris Farms are preparing for Northwest blueberry season.
Blazer Wilkinson, Salinas, Calif., which grows and ships conventional and organic strawberries under the Foxy brand, is adding blueberries to the program.
Homegrown Organic Farms is partnering with Valles del Sur, a Chilean grower, to import organic blueberries.
Blueberry breeder Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc., Lowell, Ore., has hired Alberto Medina-Mora as regional director for Mexico.
(CORRECTED) Naturipe Farms, Salinas, Calif., has value-added blueberry foodservice packs that promise contact-free production in the kitchen, longer shelf life and other benefits.
Agricultural Capital (AC) has restructured and added new leadership to prepare for rapid growth, according to the company.
Fresh produce industry associations have joined other agricultural groups in asking the USDA to extend the deadline for producers to receive direct payments through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, is allowing the import of blueberries from two regions in Chile without methyl bromide fumigation for pests.
Industry leaders anticipate a good season for Chilean blueberry production and exports to the U.S. through the winter months.
Blueberries have been growing at a rapid clip at retail, according to the United Fresh Produce Association’s FreshFacts report for the second quarter of 2020.
Berry People, a year-round, full-line shipper of branded organic and conventional strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and avocados, recently secured partnerships with growers in Peru.
Blueberries are widely recommended as part of a heart-healthy diet, but they can also play a role in fighting cervical cancer.
Naturipe’s new snacks feature berries, grapes, nuts and cheese, focusing on health and convenience.
Sun Belle Inc., Shiller Park, Ill., is expanding relationships with growers following a decision by the Giddings Group, which supplies berries from Mexico and Chile, to market its own berries.
Mastronardi Produce, Kingsville, Ontario, was recognized as having the Best Overall Product Promo at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit for Wow berries.
Sorting equipment manufacturer Unitec Group has a lot to talk about since exhibiting at the 2018 Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit.