Senasa Peru authorizes entry of 75,000 blueberry plants from Chile

The National Agrarian Health Service of Peru (Senasa) authorized the entry into the country of 75,000 blueberry plants of origin and origin from Chile. Three shipments will be made during December 2023 and under the responsibility of the company Agrícola Santa Azul SRL. For this purpose, shipments must…

Climate change poses a direct threat to the Peruvian blueberry industry

Climate change poses a direct threat to the Peruvian blueberry industry and other countries' fruit markets globally. The industry has experienced adverse meteorological effects, leading to crop destruction, slowed production processes, and reduced yields. Intense rains, hail, and high radiation rates…

Surprisingly, Zimbabwe becomes a global leader in blueberry export growth

EastFruit analysts draw attention to an unexpected fact – currently the world leader in the growth rate of blueberry exports is a country that is better known for its record breaking hyperinflation rates and poverty. However, this country was once very rich and had a highly developed agriculture, so its…

Ecuador’s blueberry industry is the 'new kid on the block' with 52 weeks supply advantage

In only its third season of blueberry exports to some world markets Ecuador’s industry is the proverbial 'new kid on the block', with the advantage of having 52 weeks supply available. According to Ing. Sebastian Muñoz, from the Ecuadorian Federation of Blueberry Producers and Exporters, (FEPEXA)…

South Africa's blueberry industry faces significant challenges

South Africa's burgeoning blueberry industry is encountering significant challenges due to weather disruptions, port delays, and power outages, while neighboring countries like Zimbabwe are rapidly expanding their blueberry production. Delays in ports are negatively impacting the industry, leading to…

Peru’s blueberry industry already wondering about El Niño effect for next season

The peak of Peru’s blueberry harvest has started, according to an exporter, as the latest statistics up to week 45 (6-12 November 2023) shows conventional volumes down by 51% and organic 61% lower compared to last season. Their saving grace this year are higher prices that will help to cushion the…

Favourable market for South African blueberries

“Blueberries in Europe are expensive, and that’s a good thing: there is limited availability, with Peru being down by as much as 40%, and they’ve passed their seasonal peak,” says Elzette Schutte, operations manager at BerriesZA, the South African berry industry organization.“From our side, we’ve ended…

Weathering El Niño with new berry varieties

Due to El Niño, the yearly warm ocean current appearing along the Peruvian coast around December, Peruvian blueberry production is down by more than 50%, leaving a gap in the world markets, leading to higher prices in general. Since the phenomenon occurs on a yearly basis, finding the right way to deal with…

Western Australia blueberry farm plans big expansion

Western Berry a blueberry farm in Western Australia is gearing up for substantial growth, aiming to quadruple in size over the next five years due to rising demand for larger blueberries. Initially an olive farm, the family-owned Western Berry company, founded in 2012 by Derek Fisher, shifted its focus…

Much-needed blueberry supply coming on

After a tough few months, blueberry volume from Peru is increasing. “El Nino played a huge factor. In just our programs, we lost a significant amount of the fruit that we would typically see in the October early November window,” says Michael Giordano of Consalo Family Farms. On top of that, adding to…

Zimbabwe's blueberry producers eye Chinese market

After successfully exporting fresh citrus to China, Zimbabwean blueberry producers are now eyeing the expansive Chinese market for their berries. Clarence Mwale, the CEO of Fair-Mark, a company that supports exporters in meeting international sourcing requirements, emphasized the lucrative opportunities…

"No blueberry production peak expected in last quarter of 2023"

This year's blueberry global market situation is entirely different from other years. "And not only in Peru," stresses abbGrowers' Fred Douven. "Productions are down in many countries, and other years' budgets weren't met. Many seasons started later and had lower yields, sometimes accompanied by quality…

“We’re having a great season with our premium blueberries from Peru”

As Peru, the world leaders in blueberry production, struggle with the warmer weather and lower volumes, not all producers share the same fate, with new varietal genetics proving the difference. According to Steve Magami, co-founder of Agrovision: “We have reached the peak and have been the top exporter…

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Peruvian blueberries through Miami, Philadelphia, and New York ports expected to remain the same

Seasonal changes have led to a shift in the commodities of interest for this report. Blueberries have replaced asparagus, as the number of growing areas for shipping blueberries continues to grow while demand for asparagus is traditionally light in late summer. This list will be revisited regularly to…

Complex Peruvian blueberry campaign generates much debate

The future development of the Peruvian blueberry season will surely be a complex process, probably with some disagreements, but it will be very attractive and enriching for the entire global blueberry industry. These statements not only point to production volumes or export shipments but also to the…

“Generally this has been a bad 2023 season for Serbian blueberry growers”

Serbian blueberry growers lament a bad season of late spring rain and cooler summer weather that led to quality issues for the open field production during the 2023 harvest. Sladjana Vuković, CEO of the Serbian exporting company Srbovoće: “Generally, this has been a bad year for Serbian blueberry…

Blueberry cultivation advances in the region where the driest desert in the world is located

The Bioinnovation Center of the Faculty of Marine Sciences of the University of Antofagasta (CBIA), together with a group of farmers, was able to consolidate the blueberry…

FreshPlaza Special on Blueberries

This month FreshPlaza will focus on blueberries. It has been said that blueberries are the new superfood. Production is continuing to grow worldwide and exports are increasing. Are you a grower, importer or exporter of blueberries then let us know what you think of the market just now. You can send us in…