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Supply gap to push up blueberry market

The combination of California’s blueberry season ending early and the Pacific Northwest’s starting late should lead to higher prices for...

3 years ago 2 minute read

California Giant Berry Farms forecasts strong summer of blueberries

WATSONVILLE, CA (June 20, 2022) – It’s a bountiful summer of blueberries for California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061, as...

3 years ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Hot week coast-to-coast sees prices drop

In time for Father’s Day lunch, seasonal items are filling up the produce section of your favorite retailer. Flavorful cherries,...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Peruvian ag exports to U.S. exceed $1 billion in a quarter for first time

From January to March this year, imports of agricultural products in the U.S. totaled $19.6 billion, 18 percent more compared...

3 years ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Heat is accelerating supply, softening prices

Things are heating up; unfortunately, we aren’t referring to the demand for fresh produce. From Dallas, TX, to Coachella, CA,...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Boosting Brain Health Month with blueberries

During its second 2022 “power period,” USHBC is promoting blueberries’ health benefits with new industry resources and partnerships FOLSOM, Calif....

3 years ago 5 minute read

Peru shifting blueberry varieties to sustain export growth

According to the Association of Blueberry Producers of Peru (Proarandanos), exports of fresh blueberries would reach 222,714 tons in the...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Peruvian mangos, blueberries to enter 6 new markets each

Peruvian agro-exports are seeking new markets due to the rising cost of sea freight to China and the difficulties in...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Research shows blueberries have cognitive benefits

FOLSOM, Calif. – A new research study published in Nutrients finds that blueberries have cognitive benefits. More specifically, the equivalent...

3 years ago 6 minute read

USHBC president recognized as Ag Association Leader of the Year

FOLSOM, Calif. — Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) BB #:162393, has been named the National...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Logistical problems affect Chilean fruit exports

About 4,000 Chilean cherry containers did not enter China on time due to logistical delays, according to iQonsulting. The president...

3 years ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets soar with March Madness

What do fresh produce markets and college basketball have in common? They’re both impossible to predict in March. Like skyrocketing...

3 years ago 4 minute read

GRAPHIC: A look inside blueberries’ rising popularity

Thanks to ever-growing consumer demand, both domestic and exporting growers continue to devote more acreage to blueberries for the fresh...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Explaining Peru’s ascendance in blueberries and grapes

Peru hasn’t become the world’s top exporter of fresh blueberries and grapes overnight, said Alejandro Fuentes, president of the Association...

3 years ago 1 minute read

ProduceIQ: War in Ukraine impacts fresh produce markets

Our prayers of support go out to the Ukrainian people as they defend against the unjust Russian invasion. If you’d...

3 years ago 6 minute read

USHBC encourages a ‘Boost of Blue’ for National Nutrition month

FOLSOM, Calif. – In celebration of National Nutrition Month, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) BB #:162393 is encouraging consumers...

3 years ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Avocados resume, berries ripe for promotion

If it is true that “bad news is good news and no news is bad news,” then the avocado industry...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Mixed berry prices to rise on tight volume

Blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry supplies are tightening, which will likely cause prices to rise over the next few weeks. According...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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