OZblu®

Make sure to mark your calendars for September 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦🫐

Front page news! 🫐 A big thank you to Asiafruit Magazine for showcasing the exciting work happening at OZblu® and United Exports. Read the full article with Roger Horak here: https://lnkd.in/e6_nNmNE

Morocco Berry Conference kicks off tomorrow! Join United Exports founder Roger Horak on stage as he shares insights into how OZblu® varieties, combined with new approaches in both hand and machine harvesting, are transforming harvest efficiency 🫐 Hear about lessons learnt from our work in Australia, where purpose-built farms and machine-harvestable varieties (for fresh consumption) are already proving the model’s success.   Join us to explore the next era of blueberry production. See you in Agadir!

United Exports has been awarded Runner Up in the Leading Employer category for Skills Development at the Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA) Stakeholder Excellence Awards! This recognition highlights our commitment to skills development across our industry and within our teams, led by the efforts of the OZblu Academy, our dedicated learning and development arm. Throughout the 2023-24 financial year, the OZblu Academy has implemented a range of programs, including adult literacy classes, bursaries, internships, learnerships, graduate placements, and a women’s leadership and development course. In addition, we continue to offer both external and internal skills training initiatives to support lifelong learning and career growth for our team members. Investing in skills development strengthens our workforce and the communities we’re part of. We’re honored by this recognition from AgriSETA and remain dedicated to creating opportunities that empower our people 🌱

Last week, United Exports was honored with the prestigious 'Top Division Performer Award 2024' by Singapore's DFI Retail Group. This recognition speaks volumes about the passion, dedication, and teamwork within United Exports. We couldn't be prouder of our team's unwavering commitment to excellence—delivering the highest-quality OZblu® blueberries from our orchards around the world to Cold Storage Singapore consumers. "This recognition has been a global team effort. Powering a 52-week supply of fruit demands exceptional coordination, dedication, and a shared commitment to quality," says Sales Director for Asia, Mark Pidgeon. "This award underscores the strength of our partnership with Cold Storage and our focus on delivering the best to consumers throughout the region." DFI is a leading pan-Asian retailer with around 11,000 points of sale and trusted brands across Asia. We’re thrilled to work alongside such a respected partner to bring fresh, flavorful OZblu® blueberries to the market year-round.

That's a wrap on the H-E-B Produce Expo 2024! The OZblu® team was thrilled to return for the second year, connecting with over 400 produce managers and regional merchandising leaders. It’s always exciting to share our passion for blueberries and discuss fresh, innovative ways to bring the best berries to stores nationwide. 🫐 A big thank you to H-E-B for having us – here’s to another year of fruitful partnerships and fresh ideas! #HEBProduceExpo #OZbluBlueberries #FreshProduce

In 2020, OZblu® set a Guinness World Record in Australia with a blueberry weighing 16.2 grams.   Fast forward to October 10th, 2024 – our team at Capel River Blue farm in Australia harvested a blueberry weighing an impressive 17.1 grams, setting a new personal best for the region.   This hefty blueberry highlights the strength of our OZblu® genetics and the dedication and expertise of our international growers. We’re excited to keep pushing the boundaries and growing even more exceptional blueberries in the future. 🫐 #OZblu #Bluberries #RecordBreaking #Innovation

What an exciting three days at Fruit Attraction, IFEMA MADRID! The OZblu team had the pleasure of connecting with key customers, fostering new relationships and showcasing the very best of our blueberries. Attendees were able to taste our premium varieties from South Africa, Peru, and Australia – with our Australian jumbo and super jumbo blueberries truly stealing the show! We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to engage with the global fruit community and are already looking forward to returning next year🫐. #FruitAttraction #Blueberries #OZblu #GlobalProduce #Innovation

At United Exports, we're committed to fostering biodiversity through our Beneficial Plants Programme. We've successfully propagated thousands of plants from 30 indigenous species to act as trap crops – using alternative host plants to attract pests away from our main crops, reducing the need for spraying. 🌿 🫐   By planting vegetation that supports our friendly bees and pollinators, as well as predators and parasites, we're creating a more balanced ecosystem that enhances the natural biodiversity in our OZblu® orchards. This is a key step in our journey of sustainable farming and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). 🌍   #ProtectingBiodiversity #SDG15 #LifeOnLand #IntegratedPestManagement #BeneficialPlants #UnitedExports  

Fruit Attraction  kicks off tomorrow! We're excited to engage with industry innovators and discuss all things blueberries.🫐 Visit us in Hall 9 Stand 9G10, where our OZblu® blueberries will delight you! #OZblu #fruitattraction #blueberries