Rains affect course of blueberry harvest in Uruguay
In the 2014 season the blueberry harvest in Uruguay reached the 2.304 tons. For 2015, 2.500 tons were projected, however, very hot temperatures between cold and heat, and mainly the rains of recent days, have significantly affected the course of the harvest.
At the 5 in October, exports have reached 167 tons while at the same date of 2014, they had reached 194 tons, Marta Bentancur, of the Union of Fruit Producers and Exporters of Uruguay (UPEFRUY), explained to Portalfruticola.com.
The above translates into an 14% minus in relation to 2014, "With the aggravating circumstance that the expectations were for an increase in exports in an 10%"said Bentancur.
Of the total exported, 119 tons have been sent to the USA. -one of the main markets of Uruguay-, 18 tons to Canada, 23 tons to the United Kingdom and continent (Holland and Germany), 3,3 tons to Brazil and the rest to Hong Kong.
"Our main markets are still the USA. and in Europe, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Germany. Small volumes go to Asia for Hong Kong "Bentancur noted.
"Uruguay is working on opening the Chinese market and we think that it could be solved for the 2016 harvest", Agregó.
Within the challenges of the industry is changing varieties to better adapt to the demands of different markets and increase the European market as one of the main importers of Arándanouruguayo.
In addition, the Government of Uruguay has among its objectives to promote blueberry exports through the promotion of intelligent agricultural production such as access to new markets, adaptation to climate change and plant health, as well as developing greater competitiveness leading the way. network between the public-private sectors.
Source: Fruit Portal
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