Grocery shoppers support farmworker dreams via QR codes

Thx! seeks to bridge the gap between consumers and farmworkers. Its mission is to fulfill the dreams of agriculture workers.

April 23 , 2024

With El Niño winding down, Peru looks to recover blueberry volume

Peru is the leading exporter of blueberries in the world, and the United States is its main customer. Peru has over 44% of the total share of blueberries imported by the U.S. every year. 

April 22 , 2024

The Top Seven

These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.

April 20 , 2024

Opinion: North American Blueberry Council’s response to Consumer Reports

North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop.

April 19 , 2024

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