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High tunnels yield earlier blueberries, better frost protection

Although the initial investment for installing high tunnels over blueberries can be steep, the protection can pay for itself with

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Planting blueberries is a sweet investment

Blueberries are becoming increasingly popular for their delicious and healthy fruit. Blueberries are known to have antioxidant properties that have

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Blueberries in packaged foods examined

Blueberries are touted as a super health food. So it’s no wonder food companies are heavily promoting the fruit all

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US: Importers expect good volumes of Chilean blueberries

Chilean blueberry importers expect a smooth transition from the Chilean product to the Argentine one, with strong demand and good

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Constant growth for Chilean blueberries

CHILEAN exports of cultivated blueberries to the international market have increased by an annual average of 35% between 2005 and

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Market opportunities grow for Canadian wild blueberries

Canada’s wild blueberry industry will increase its international competitiveness following a federal investment for the Canadian division of the Wild

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Argentina: Blueberry harvest begins

In early November, the blueberry harvest started in the provinces of Buenos Aires, Santa Fe and Entre Rios, Argentina. The

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US: Blueberry pest causes $27 million damage in Michigan

Rufus Isaacs, a small fruit entomologist at Michigan State University, said the spotted wing drosophila is expected to cause $27

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Chile: Blueberry represents 10% of fruit export

The export of the Chilean blueberry has increased with 34% between 2005 and 2010. This according to a report by

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US: Giumarra International Berry expects increased Chilean blueberry volume

Giumarra International Berry is preparing for the upcoming import blueberry season and expects increased volumes from the 2011-12 season. “We