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UK berry market tops £1bn mark ‘for first time’
- . October 2015
The UK berry market has exceeded the £1 billion mark in terms of market value for what is believed to
Huge increase in Moroccan berry exports
- . October 2015
Over the 2014-2015 season, total red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, blueberry) production increased by 6% compared to the previous year, reaching
Alibaba to promote Chilean blues and cherries through ASOEX deal
- . October 2015
Cherries and blueberries will be the focus of a recently signed promotional deal between the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX)
Blueberry grower’s Eureka moment
- . October 2015
Blueberry industry pioneer Ridley Bell is bringing a new variety to Australian tastebuds this spring. The new variety, named Eureka,
Grant promises blueberry farmers more weapons in fight against spotted wing drosophila
- . October 2015
A tiny fly is having a huge impact on American fruit farmers. Known as spotted wing drosophila, the insect is
Mexico: Blueberry exports succeed
- . October 2015
The blueberry grown in Mexico gains ground and is being sold like hotcakes in the export markets. According to data
Wild blueberries could boost primary school children’s memory and concentration
- . October 2015
Consuming wild blueberries¹ may have a significant effect on the cognitive ability of primary schoolchildren, new University of Reading research
IBO makes its mark on the global produce map
- . September 2015
At the first International Blueberry Organization (IBO) meeting five years ago organizers booked an auditorium in Orlando for 100 people
‘Don’t let blueberries go bananas’, food trend expert warns
- . September 2015
“How do you like your fruit? With adjectives please,” said Dr. David Hughes, Emeritus Professor of food marketing at Imperial
Global blueberry summit at Coffs Harbour identifies challenges to international market growth
- . September 2015
Consumer demand for blueberries is driving the global increase in production of the fruit, but “there are major challenges” ahead