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Australian blueberry cooperative to trial exports this season
OzGroup Co-op is investing US$8.5 million in a new packing facility to keep up with greater blueberry supply in the coming years.
September 11 , 2015
Australia: Costa Group makes shift to substrate blueberry production
Growing blueberries in pot plants has become a priority for ASX-listed Costa Group, which is also applying the method in China.
September 11 , 2015
Direct marketing an 'insurance to survive' for German blueberry growers
Germany has now reached a planted area for blueberries similar to Argentina's, but minimum wage rises will put the sector under pressure.
September 11 , 2015
Argentina: Organic blueberry exporter gears up for U.S.-bound shipments
A blueberry grower in an Argentine region where organic fruit is said to make up a quarter of production explains why the practice is so appropriate.
September 11 , 2015
Costa Group farm and packhouse visit
As part of the IBO annual summit in Coffs Harbour, Australia's largest produce company took participants to see its blueberry and raspberry operations.
September 11 , 2015
IBO makes its mark on the global produce map
The IBO is helping the industry make the most of substantial volume rises in the pipeline, and is calling for '100 Years of Blueberries' campaigns worldwide in 2016.
September 11 , 2015
China lifts quarantine on key Chilean avocado regions
Chile's Agriculture Minister says China's lifting of quarantine measures for three regions is excellent news, highlighting avocado exports had been the 'biggest concern'.
September 10 , 2015
Fresh Chilean cranberries gain access to U.S. market
APHIS says all the comments it received regarding Chile's potential access to the market had supported the importation.
September 10 , 2015
Colombian golden berry grower to rapidly expand production
A Colombian exporter says the first cold treatment-free cape gooseberries shipped to the U.S. have been a 'big success', and expects a big future in the North American market.
September 10 , 2015
Chilean mango imports rise six-fold since 2009
Mango-producing countries like Peru and Ecuador may be looking afar for commercial opportunities, but they have a rapidly growing market right on their door step.
September 10 , 2015
