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Opinion | Blueberry, the new candy for children and adults

By Betina Ernst, agricultural engineer and President at consulting firm Top Info Marketing.  Just like characters in a movie, foods

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U.S. researchers develop AI tool to track blueberry yields and ripeness

Researchers at NC State University are developing an artificial intelligence and computer vision system designed to help blueberry growers estimate

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Georgian blueberries gain weight in export structure

Blueberries are becoming a more important export product for Georgia as the sector continues to expand. At a meeting between

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Chinese blueberries carve out new space in South-East Asia

Industry makes inroads into markets across the region, driven by advances in varieties, quality and marketing.  The 2025/26 season marks

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Ukrainian blueberries are shifting to a model of joint sales and centralized exports

On the European blueberry market, the mere availability of berries is becoming less decisive, while the supplier’s ability to execute

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Ellie Norris takes the reins at USHBC as the industry enters next growth phase

Ellie Norris is the new Chair at the United States Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC). Her mission, she says, is to

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Fresh blueberry exports and imports hit record highs in 2025

Blueberry imports broke records in 2025. Even with a nine percent dip in exports, last year’s shipments still ranked as

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Bubblegum pink blueberries are disrupting an increasingly price-pressured Chinese market

China’s blueberry market is currently experiencing what could be described as two extremes. Conventional blueberry prices continue to decline, with local

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IBO Report Highlight: U.S. Blueberry Market Sustains Growth Amid Expanding Supply

The U.S. blueberry market is demonstrating remarkable resilience. As domestic production climbs and import volumes reach new highs, the market

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USHBC Awarded $850,000 in AFTPP Funding 

Folsom, California, April 22, 2026 – The USHBC has been awarded a $850,000 grant from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s America