blueberries

ProduceIQ: U.S. avocado suspension may undermine Super Bowl lift

Last weekend the U.S. government suspended the import of all Mexican avocados “until further notice” after a U.S. plant safety...

3 years ago 4 minute read

USDA appoints members to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

February 10, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of seven members and 10 alternate members...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Chilean fruit export volume up in 2021 but value dropped

The Chilean office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (Odepa) released its fruit bulletin for January-December 2021, showing fresh fruit achieved...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Naturipe celebrates first blueberry volume peaks of 2022

Salinas, CA– February 1, 2022- Naturipe BB #:116708, one of the world’s largest producers of fresh berries, is excited to...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Peruvian blueberry exports grow in volume and value this season

With three months before the end of the 2021/2022 Peruvian blueberry campaign, which runs from May to April, 215,356 tons...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Peruvian produce and grain exports to the U.S. grew 58% in 5 years

In the last five years, the demand for food in the U.S. has shown a sustained rise. This was reflected...

3 years ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Grinch steals Christmas from unsuspecting produce categories

Finally, the December holiday pull is towing fresh produce prices out of the Thanksgiving rut. High-end produce categories including grapes,...

3 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Prices lackluster, unable to overcome cautious buyers

While New York City bathed in balmy 60-degree temps, Southwestern growing regions shivered in the low 30’s. If you thought...

3 years ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Western crops add magical ride East to their Christmas wish list

A few heavy volume commodities held big numbers this week, preventing an industry-wide collapse in prices. Supplier discipline kept the...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Peruvian blueberry exports increase twelvefold in five years

In 2015/16 Peru exported 12,951 tons of blueberries, and five years later it exported 176,912 tons (through week 46), a...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Mexican blueberry production growth slows down

Mexican blueberry production has grown for five years in a row, surpassing 50,000 tons in 2020, but the 2.6 percent...

3 years ago 1 minute read

USHBC’s MAP funding doubles for 2022

FOLSOM, Calif., November 29, 2021—The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has notified the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) BB #:162393...

3 years ago 2 minute read

California Giant expects larger imported blueberry volumes

WATSONVILLE, CA – Nov. 29, 2021 – California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 reports they have the winter blues –...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Driscoll’s ‘Sweetest Batch’ blueberries available for holidays

WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Just in time for the holiday season, Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch Blueberries are in peak availability to capture...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Blueberry growers, importers vote to continue the USHBC in referendum

FOLSOM, Calif., November 8, 2021—In light of today’s announcement issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Peru to be top blueberry exporter for the third consecutive year

According to Agraria, Peruvian blueberry shipments reached 112,078 tons by the beginning of October, reflecting an increase of 59 percent...

3 years ago 1 minute read

USHBC encourages a ‘boost of blue’ for American Diabetes Month

OLSOM, Calif. – During American Diabetes Month, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) BB #:162393 is inspiring consumers to grab...

3 years ago 7 minute read

ProduceIQ: Rain in Mexico stresses markets as harvests transition south

Veggies seeking sunshine on their vacation southward are sorely disappointed. Rain in Mexico is a challenge to quality and a...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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