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Dole recalls blueberries in Canada because of positive test for parasite
- . June 2021
A grocery chain in Canada is recalling Dole brand fresh blueberries because test results have shown contamination with the Cyclospora

B.C. farmers concerned about impact of scorching heat on blueberry crops
- . June 2021
Record-high temperatures could cause plants to ‘shut down’ to conserve moisture High temperatures can rush the ripening of crops and

Better blueberries ahead for Michigan
- . June 2021
Looking ahead at Michigan’s upcoming blueberry season, reports are that the crop looks good for the 2021 season. “We expect

New blueberry varieties available to NZ growers
- . June 2021
Plant and Food Research releases 11 new varieties for non-exclusive licence, ideal for export. Blueberry growers in New Zealand have

Annual volumes of Washington organic blueberries continue to grow
- . June 2021
The crop outlook for Washington organic blueberries looks strong for the 2021 season. “The growing conditions so far have been

Ukraine sees blueberry prices drop below those of raspberries
- . May 2021
While blueberries are one of the most trending superfoods in the world, seeing 14% -$480 million-growth rates of global exports

US Blueberries – Fresh and Ready for the China Market
- . May 2021
In May 2020, fresh U.S. blueberries grown in select states were granted market access to China for the first time, part

SA’s blueberry exports set to increase 58% this season
- . May 2021
According to Elzette Schutte, operational manager of BerriesZA, a blueberry crop of 36 000t had been forecast for the 2021/2022 production

Save the date for the International Blueberry Organization Summit 2021
- . May 2021
The Peruvian Blueberry Growers’ Association (ProArandanos) has committed, together with the International Blueberry Organization (IBO), to organizing the next IBO Summit

Agronometrics in Charts: Blueberry prices fall in U.S. market
- . May 2021
In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Cristian Crespo F. illustrates how the U.S. market is evolving. Each