International Blueberry Organization

Welcome Chicora Group to the IBO! Chicora Group is at the forefront of innovative packaging solutions. Committed to delivering an extensive range of patented products (paper-based plastic-free packaging solutions) designed to extend the lifespan of fruits and vegetables by over 40%, ensuring freshness through the value chain and reducing waste to guiding consumers toward a sustainable future. #IBOmembers

Ecuadorean blueberry exporters set sights on China The first blueberries were planted in Ecuador in 2015, with trial exports getting under way in 2021. Today there are 300ha of production and the fruit is shipped to the US, the Europe and Hong Kong. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eWxBtd2X

Welcome Sanifruit to the IBO! SANIFRUIT is a biotechnological company that has been innovating effective post-harvest solutions formulated from natural extracts for more than 35 years. It provides global coverage to its clients all over the world, with solutions for more than 10 fruit and vegetable crops, some of them unique in the market, such as SaniBlues for blueberries. The characteristics of its natural post-harvest solutions and the advantages of its treatments, have benefited their clients over the years. #IBOmembers #blueberries

Peruvian blues are first consignment to leave Port of Chancay. Fruit was grown by Qali, part of Agrícola Cerro Prieto. The blueberries were harvested in Santa Rosa, to the north of Lima, where the company has more than 150 ha of blueberry production, and are destined for Shanghai. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWQtd8cE

8 Delightful Health Benefits Of Blueberries For Babies. Introduce these fruits by the eighth month or earlier but be cautious of allergies. Blueberries for babies can be a great choice of solid food to start weaning your baby at the age of six months. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gPBm8nhW

What does humanity have in common with blueberries? Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert. Loud, opinionated, INFORMED! Diego, writes DC’s B-Side’s newsletter as he speaks and speaks as he writes. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eV3hDNXT

Blueberries from Argentina now meet child labor-free standards Argentina is in the top 10 of largest blueberry producing nations in the world. Recently, the country achieved a significant milestone as blueberries have been removed from the U.S. Department of Labor’s “List of Goods Produced by Child or Forced Labor”. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/exb_dtAk

'Empower, Include, Grow': Peruvian blueberries find loyal consumers in China. Peru is the world's largest blueberry exporter, and China is one of its fastest-growing markets. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eK6RZU_3

Namibia: A FUTURE IN BLUEBERRIES: President Nangolo Mbumba recently visited the Mashare Irrigation and Blueberry Project in the Kavango East Region as part of his four-day tour of the Kavango regions to assess green schemes in the area. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ePd6kR9b

Agronometrics Shorts: A Seasonal Overview of Fresh Blueberry Exports from Central and South America. As the visualization reveals, these regions contribute significantly to blueberry exports, each country showcasing unique seasonal trends and (...) 👉 https://lnkd.in/erKd5DG6