Consalo Family Farms, a US importing and distributing company, indicated that the blueberries Peruvians will gain prominence in the US market due to the rapid decline in local production. According to Bruno Giribaldi, Executive Vice President of Global Sourcing at The Freshwave Fruit & Produce/Consalo Family Farms, the market is currently undergoing a transition between lower US production and increased imports.

“U.S. domestic production is declining rapidly, while Peruvian volumes are increasing, although imports have not yet fully adjusted to the supply transition,” Giribaldi said in statements reported by the FreshPlaza website.

According to the company, Oregon's production is almost exhausted, while Washington's is declining, and Mexico maintains a relatively low supply. In this scenario, the arrival of Peruvian fruit is becoming increasingly important for supplying the U.S. market.

So far this season, Peruvian exports have already surpassed those of the same period last year. In week 33 alone, Peru exported approximately 12,000 metric tons, compared to about 8,000 metric tons in the same week of 2025, an increase of roughly 50%, according to company estimates.

“This is partly due to earlier-producing varieties, as well as younger fields coming into production,” Giribaldi commented.

According to the executive, warmer temperatures have benefited the Peruvian harvest and increased initial availability. However, the sustained heat also raises concerns about its potential effects on packaging, fruit size and firmness, flowering, and ultimately, shelf life.

Tom Tobin and Bruno Giribaldi © Consalo Family Farms

The child adds a degree of uncertainty.

The weather scenario could become more relevant toward the end of the season. According to Giribaldi, if current El Niño-related conditions have a greater impact than anticipated on the delayed ripening of the fruit, the Peruvian supply could become scarce more quickly than usual during December and January.

“The production curve appears more irregular than last season, with a very strong initial supply followed by a weaker period and possibly another lower peak later in the season,” he said.

According to Consalo Family Farms, the Peruvian supply comes mainly from La Libertad and Lambayeque, while Ica is gaining importance as the third largest producing region. Climatic conditions have resulted in estimated flowering losses of 30% in La Libertad and 31% in Olmos, while Ica has experienced a smaller impact, around 7%, due to its cooler nighttime temperatures and greater temperature variation.

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Despite the weather scenario, Consalo Family Farms expects Peruvian volumes to remain high in the coming weeks, although from week 37 onwards they could fall below 2025 levels. This could adjust the supply in the US, while demand for imported blueberries is expected to continue increasing during September.

Regarding prices, the company noted that they have stabilized slightly and anticipates that blueberries Larger, higher-quality Peruvian fish are expected to reach better prices as the season progresses. “Maintaining consistent availability and quality during the transition from domestic to imported supply will be important to support that consumption,” Giribaldi concluded.

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