- October 14, 2025
Connecting Minds, Growing Futures
By Mario Steta For those of us who had the privilege of participating in the IBO Summit in Cape Town,
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
Beyond tariffs, how can the global blueberry industry make the best of this new reality?
By Mario Steta In thinking of ideas to discuss within this space, I visualized global trade as a central theme,
Environmental and Social Governance (ESG), how should IBO visualize its evolution? Time for a re-check?
By Mario Steta, IBO Chairman During the past days, we have heard that a top headhunter firm in London reported
Words from our Chairman: IBO continues to shape future of Blueberry Industry in 2025
Dear IBO Community, I would like to start by wishing you all a very positive, engaging, and balanced 2025. As