The launch strengthens the international genetic offering for blueberries, with varieties geared towards different climates, intensive systems and high-standard fresh fruit markets.
With a high probability of persisting until early 2027, El Niño could intensify its effects on agricultural production and food prices. In a scenario also marked by geopolitical tensions, the phenomenon ceases to be merely a climate threat and becomes a risk factor for markets, inflation, and food security.
The private equity firm, the majority shareholder of the soft fruit group since 2020, is finalizing a process that could begin after the summer and in which the founding family will continue to lead the management
The closing panel of the International Blueberries Consulting Seminar in Trujillo brought together five specialists from different disciplines, who agreed that the new climate scenario necessitates a rethinking of crop management, from plant physiology to post-harvest handling. Prevention, monitoring, and knowledge integration were the main conclusions of a discussion that synthesized the lessons learned during two days of technical sessions at the event in Trujillo, Peru.
The 42nd International Seminar of Blueberries Consulting brought together producers, technology providers, specialists and companies in the supply chain, who highlighted the value of networking, innovation and access to useful information for making decisions in an increasingly demanding industry.
The Chilean researcher argued that global warming is already altering the physiology of the crop and that the challenge for the industry will not only be to produce more fruit, but also to understand how the plant responds to an increasingly extreme environment. Genetics, management, and environment must be integrated to build more resilient production systems.
“The growth of the global blueberry industry will increasingly depend on the ability to integrate genetic innovation, agronomic management, and adaptation strategies in the face of an increasingly uncertain climate,” was the shared vision among researchers, advisors, and companies on the last day of the industry meeting in Trujillo.
At the 42nd International Blueberries Seminar Trujillo 2026, the post-harvest specialist explained that rising temperatures can accelerate dehydration and loss of firmness in blueberries. Given this scenario, she suggested that producers and exporters must shorten the time between harvesting, processing, and cooling, as well as measure how each variety responds to heat.
Market research, physiology, nutrition, and health all converge on the conclusion that the competitiveness of blueberries will increasingly depend on their ability to adapt to a more complex production environment and more demanding consumers. The first day of the meeting in Trujillo confirmed that the Peruvian industry is already preparing for this new scenario.
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