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Chilean-U.S. blueberry season transition smooth in 2015, claims Berry Fresh

A U.S.-based subsidiary of two Latin American berry groups is optimistic for this year’s blueberry deal, highlighting “rapid growth” in

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Growers claim Calbuco Volcano eruption has little impact so far on blueberries, apples

While two eruptions of the Calbuco Volcano in southern Chile have disrupted local communities as well as towns over the

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Paper packaging ‘preferred by consumers’

Paper-based containers are the preferred choice of packaging for consumers shopping for groceries and fresh produce, according to an international

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Blueberry festival celebrates Florida’s fruit

Celebrating one of the Sunshine State’s fastest-growing specialty crops, this year’s Florida Blueberry Festival attracted record attendance. Though final numbers

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New on-the-go packaging for booming berry sector

In a bid to tap into growing consumer interest in berries as an on-the-go snack food, Special Fruit has launched

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Still ‘so much’ to do to boost berry consumption

There is still “so much” to do when it comes to boosting berry consumption worldwide. That’s the view of several

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Brands crucial to berry growth

Brands have a key role to play in helping the berry business to grow in Europe, according to three of

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Blueberry specialist, ag engineer help blueberry farmers with improved spraying techniques

A University of Georgia blueberry specialist and agricultural engineer are equipping southeast Georgia blueberry growers with knowledge about improved spraying

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Retail revenue soft fruit in US bigger than bananas or apples

Soft fruit is a growing market. In addition to strawberries, blueberries have been performing well for years, but raspberries and

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Germany: area growth for berries continues

Berries are becoming increasingly popular in Germany. The German producers are therefore doing their best to meet the rising demand.