As war continues, Ukrainian farmers find a lifeline in blueberry exports

Oleksandr Pukshyn, sales manager for Ukrainian blueberry exporter Blue Berry LLC says that after two years of war, not many people can afford to buy blueberries, and no one cares about premium products.

April 18 , 2024

Precision breeding aims to make better, more resilient strawberries, blackberries

Scientists throughout the southeastern United States are using precision breeding to help farmers bring food to your table.

April 16 , 2024

Florida blueberries peak during ideal market window

At the end of last year, the North American Blueberry Council (NABC) projected 2024 would bring production back to the levels witnessed over the past decade in the state.

April 16 , 2024

What research says about blueberries and health

What happens if you consume blueberries every day? We explore some of the benefits based on a 2021 study published in the National Library of Medicine. 

April 12 , 2024

Brian Bocock named chair of the USHBC Promotions Committee

Bocock takes over the leadership position from Jeff Malensky, president of Oregon Berry Packing in Hillsboro, Oregon, who has served as the committee’s chair for the past three years.  

April 11 , 2024

California blueberries gearing up for a better season

California’s volume typically peaks around the third week of May, with blueberries available from mid-late April to mid-June. 

April 11 , 2024

Washington blueberries look to Asia, as growers await highest volumes in decade

Due to its location and consumer preference for blueberries, Canada has proven profitable. Exporters are now looking at Asia, however, to expand their markets. 

April 10 , 2024

Angus Soft Fruits talks multi-generational berry farming in Scotland

Jill Witheyman, Head of Marketing at Angus Soft Fruits, discusses how the firm uses data to advanced and breed new berry varieties in Scotland.

April 04 , 2024

US companies project $67 million growth in sales from South Korea trade mission

With U.S. agricultural and related products to South Korea totaling more than $8 billion in 2023, this is an important destination, posing as the 5th largest country for U.S. exports.

April 02 , 2024

Agronometrics Interviews: Perspectives from Fruit Logistica 2024: Herbert Widmann GmbH

Jan-Henrik zum Felde, Key Account Manager at Herbert Widmann GmbH, discusses blueberry markets and the company's global reach.

March 28 , 2024