Booths, meetings and technical discussions: the value of networking at Blueberries Chile 2026

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Stands, meetings and technical conversation: the value of networking at Blueberries Chile 2026

Beyond the keynote presentations, the International Blueberries Chile 2026 Seminar stood out for its great ability to attract participants, becoming a strategic hub where producers, suppliers and exporters exchange technological solutions and close key agreements for varietal replacement and the global competitiveness of the sector.

17/04/2026

From the early hours of this morning, the Monticello convention center was transformed into the center of the global industry of blueberry. The International Seminar Blueberries Chile 2026 It not only kicked off a robust agenda of technical talks, but also activated an engine for the sector's competitiveness: networking. Under the motto of collaboration, the event has demonstrated that the future of fruit is not only written in the presentations of experts, but also in the constant flow of attendees who move through the exhibition area and aisles.

While the main stage drew attention with presentations on genetics and emerging markets, the true pulse of the day was felt in the exhibition area. Producers and exporters with their sights set on the Americas, Asia, and Europe, along with nationally renowned technical advisors, mingled in a vibrant ecosystem.

Amaya Atucha participated in the talk “Physiology of heat stress: adaptation mechanisms and management strategies in Vaccinium crops” © Blueberries Consulting

Information and interaction

Alfredo Moyano, commercial manager of Cordillera ExportHe highlighted the quality of this interaction: "Many people participated. The questions were good, the answers were good. We are quite interested in the topic of varietal replacement, the statistics, and refreshing our memory of everything that happened during the season."

Networking at the Blueberries Chile 2026 International Seminar © Blueberries Consulting

For Vicente Pérez, in the category of blueberries de ElifabThe event's relevance is clear: "I've attended fourteen seminars, and we always work with Blueberries Consulting. I'm surprised there are more people than I expected; the industry is very interested." Pérez emphasized that the focus on quality is what drives the sector today: "I'm interested in fruit quality, uniformity, and size, because those are the tools we sell to our clients."

Vicente Pérez, of Elifab © Blueberries Consulting

This view is shared by exporters seeking to understand market shifts. Samantha Groppas, a sales executive at AgunsaHe emphasized the revealing nature of the figures presented: "We've seen that exports are highly diversified, something that doesn't happen with other fruits. We've also seen how the landscape has changed: Chile used to be one of the main exporters, but now it has declined. It's valuable to meet here to see the current situation and understand the environment in order to explore new opportunities."

Samantha Groppas, from Agunsa © Blueberries Consulting

The stands: Applied innovation centers

This year's booths have evolved. They're no longer just product showcases, but real-time consulting stations. That deep, direct, and technical conversation only happens in this format. Here, knowledge gaps that sometimes take a long time to resolve are closed.

Antonio Acedo from Projar participated in the talk "Blueberry root system in containers: influence of substrate and geometry on growth and aging" © Blueberries Consulting

The flow of attendees was smooth and constant. Coffee breaks and lunch areas became extensions of the business meetings. The diversity of the participants—ranging from small farmers to managers of large agricultural funds—encouraged the sharing of ideas.

In this ecosystem of solutions, the role of nurseries is fundamental to the future of the orchard. Carolina Ramírez, head of genetics at the nursery of Hijuelas GroupHe emphasized the importance of explaining complex processes face-to-face: "It's a great opportunity to connect with producers and showcase the new genetics we work with, such as those from the University of Florida. We demonstrate our work in in-vitro propagation, export, and sale of finished plants—processes that producers often don't fully understand without this direct contact."

Ramírez added that the current demand is highly specific: "Producers are looking for replacement varieties: low chilling requirements, high productivity, good size, crispness, and good shipping quality. We, as a nursery, can offer these diverse products."

Hijuelas Group © Blueberries Consulting

Space for networking

The feeling of optimism was shared by Felipe Rozas, grower support of Fall creekwho described the current moment as a new impetus for the sector: "I am very happy to participate in this 'new rebirth' of the blueberry. Having the stand helps us to present hard data about the varieties that are currently known more by name than by actual results, especially with Sekoya and the Collection portfolio."

Felipe Rozas of Fall Creek. © Blueberries Consulting

Fall Creek Team. © Blueberries Consulting

The seminar also served as an opportunity for companies successful in other markets to explore opportunities in the local market. This is the case of Morphowhere Cristóbal Pérez, in charge of the Operations Management area, highlighted the objective of "opening doors to different crops and offering solutions to all types of agronomy."

Cristóbal Pérez and Fabián Martínez Morpho © Blueberries Consulting

His colleague, Fabián Martínez, technical and commercial coordinator at Morpho, valued the learning experience: “The talks help us adapt our service to the requirements of the local producer. We have experience in Peru, but Chile, due to its soils and climate, is a challenge that we want to address as Morpho.”

Morpho. © Blueberries Consulting

Connecting solutions with real challenges

The environment in Blueberries Chile 2026 This reflects an industry that, far from being daunted by the challenges of varietal replacement and international competition, seeks continuous improvement. Networking has allowed input suppliers to better understand current producer demands, adjusting their offerings to the realities of Chilean soil and climate.

For exporters, the seminar served as a barometer of the sector. Interaction with their peers and field technicians allowed them to anticipate volume and quality trends, crucial for planning the next season. The technical discussions surrounding coffee are, in essence, pure market intelligence.

A day's end with an eye to the future

At the end of this day, the assessment is that Blueberries Chile 2026 It has managed to consolidate itself far beyond an academic event and has reaffirmed itself as the most important business and networking platform in the blueberry in the country. The integration of innovative booths with a qualified audience has created a synergy that promises to bear fruit far beyond the duration of the event.

The industry of blueberry It emerges strengthened not only by what it has learned, but by what has been shared in every hallway, every stand, and every technical meeting.

Sponsors

This year, the following companies participated as sponsors of the International Blueberries Chile 2026 Seminar: Hortifrut, Agrovision Corp, North Bay Produce Inc, A&B Packing Equipment Inc, Unitec Spa, Tomra, Fall Creek®, Projar International, Pack-Man Ltda., Oxbo, Azcaval, Weco, A Duravant Company, Beeflow, Gremon Systems Zrt., Morpho Latinoamérica, Fitoexacto, Banco de Chile, Grupo Hijuelas, Holistic AI, Blueberries Consulting, QIMA, Viveros de Chile, Utilitas, Decofrut, Agroveca, Botanitec, Encipharm Chile, Agronometrics, Norcass, Iqonsulting, Laboratorio Ostlab, Biomasoil, Frutas de Chile, Amagro Ag, Agricultural Seminars, Agro Diario Huelva, Portal Del Campo, El Agro en Línea®, Portaltecnoagricola and Prensa Portal Agro Chile.