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Until March, the production of Peruvian blueberries is down -22% compared to the 2022 - 2023 campaign
The diversification of markets by the Peruvian industry is giving results, since there has been growth in new destinations of 18% compared to the 2022-2023 season.
“By focusing on blueberries, we want to broaden our focus”
The Pink Star raspberry is the latest addition to Agrovision's portfolio, says managing director for Europe, Stefan Spanjaard. "Although blueberries are still our main focus, this fits in with [...]
This March 20 and 21, the international blueberry industry meets in Lima
The Peruvian industry will regain international prominence in the short term, not only recovering and exceeding past volumes, but also positioning itself as a supplier of the highest quality fruit in the markets.
Costa Group grows unprecedented blueberries
Costa Group has hit the record books for developing and growing the world's heaviest blueberry, according to the official Guinness World Records book. The blueberry was picked on [...]
Peruvian blueberry exports start 2024 with exceptional prices
In January of this year, exports of fresh Peruvian blueberries began with excellent prices. Peru sent 27 tons of the berry worth $538 million, which [...]
Unifrutti Group acquires Bomarea and Avoamerica in Peru as a “starting point” for its expansion in Latin America
In January it had purchased Verfrut, which produces fruits in Chile and Peru. The newly acquired companies grow avocados and blueberries, both new markets for the company, which is a large producer of apples, grapes and cherries with plots in Chile, Italy, the Philippines and South Africa.
North American Strawberry Growers Association visits Plus Berries farm facility
Last Tuesday, March 5, the North America Strawberries Growers Association visited the Plus Berries agricultural facilities in Huelva. This event was part of an international exchange aimed at [...]
Mastronardi Produce joins the Sekoya blueberry club
The company says it plans an “aggressive” expansion of its supply base in North and South America as retail demand for premium blueberries continues to grow.
Peru's blueberry exports fall in 2023-24, but long-term prospects are strong
Peruvian blueberry exports in the 2023-24 marketing year (May 2023 to April 2024) will decrease more than 40%, the USDA reports. Exports of Peruvian blueberries to [...]
With a very intense Program from beginning to end, the Lima Seminar will be this March 20 and 21
Many elements will emerge that will give rise to different opinions, especially in the case of evaluating the complex Peruvian season and the repercussions of the climate crisis that it had to face.