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Georgian blueberry exports grow 660% in four years
- . January 2025
The Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency (GCCA) has wrapped up its examination of the blueberry sector’s competitive framework, spanning from

USDA announces appointments to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council
- . December 2024
Nine members and 10 alternate members have been appointed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to serve

North American Blueberry Council members visit Chile
- . December 2024
A group of growers and professionals from the North American Blueberry Council (NABC) recently visited the Chilean blueberry industry to

Argentine blueberry industry works on consolidating its niche
- . December 2024
This year’s Argentine blueberry season began with uncertainty, but high hopes. FreshFruitPortal.com spoke to Jorge Pazos, President of the Chamber

Peruvian blueberry season has been slower, with higher volumes
- . December 2024
Proarándanos has reported that the 2024-2025 Peruvian blueberry season, although progressing at a slower pace compared to previous seasons, is showing

Morocco projects another record blueberry crop for 2024-25
- . December 2024
Morocco is positioning itself as a world leader in blueberry production with a new season starting in December which forecasts

China’s rising blueberry production challenges Peru and Chile in global markets
- . December 2024
China’s blueberry sector benefits from a strong domestic demand for fresh, healthy fruits, positioning it as a formidable player in both local and international markets.

Agronometrics in Charts: Georgia’s agriculture industry bears the brunt of Hurricane Helene
- . December 2024
Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage to Georgia’s fruit industry at the end of September with its impact now becoming apparent, with crops like blueberries and citrus hit particularly hard.

Mountain Blue Orchards wins historic lawsuit in China over illegal propagation of blueberries
- . December 2024
The court ruled in MBO’s favor in litigation against an unlicensed nursery for the illegal propagation, propagation, and sale of ‘Ridley 1602’ – Eureka Sunrise (L25), the company detailed.

Chancay Port Sends First Batch of Peruvian Blueberries to Shanghai
- . December 2024
Ships traveling from South America to China typically take more than 45 days to complete the journey. With the completion of Chancay Port, direct shipping routes to China are now reducing the transit time by at least 10 days.