- January 29, 2026
The Rise of Australia’s Blueberry Industry
By Berries Australia The development of the Australian blueberry industry is a remarkable success story evolving from its first commercial
When responsible media reporting can challenge us… to improve – Part 2
By Mario Steta In our June editorial, the description of a first significant personal experience with a media report was
From the South to the World
By Miguel Bentin The 2025 IBO Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, arrived after intense years for the industry —
Connecting Minds, Growing Futures
By Mario Steta For those of us who had the privilege of participating in the IBO Summit in Cape Town,
Bringing Together the Global Blueberry Industry in Cape Town
By Brent Walsh, CEO of Berries ZA IBO Summit 2025 – South AfricaCape Town, 25th–27th September On the 25th of
The IBO in perspective: from a niche product to a truly global industry
By Andres Armstrong In 2025, the International Blueberry Organization (IBO) celebrates its 14th anniversary. Fourteen years may seem like a
Structural labor scarcity—Where will it lead to?
In the last column, we brought up thoughts on water and labor limitations, with scarcity being a better word for
Water and Labor: Essential for Production, Increasingly Limited. What Are We Really Doing About It?
By Mario Steta Without water or workers, most businesses would struggle to thrive — but without both, horticultural production simply
When responsible media reporting can challenge us … to improve
By Mario Steta It was a Monday morning, at a time when print newspapers were still relatively popular, and Mural
Plant Variety Protection: A Responsibility We All Share
By Mario Steta As has been expressed, while there are many topics impacting the global blueberry industry, there are some