Did you ever hear of a cloudberry? It’s among the rarest berries in the world. I learned all about this unusual berry from a friend in Norway. This rare golden-colored berry only grows in the high cloud altitudes of the Northern Hemisphere close to the Arctic Circle. Thus, it was named “cloudberry.”

Between January and August, Peruvian blueberry exports reached $343 million in FOB value, registering a 14 percent drop year-on-year. According to Peru's Exporters Association, the decrease was mostly due to climate factors.

The Chilean Blueberry Committee of ASOEX, with iQonsulting, have estimated a volume of 82,000 tons of fresh blueberries for the 2023-24 season. This represents a six percent decrease in fresh exports from the previous year. Updated estimates will be released throughout the Chilean Blueberry season.

Naturipe Farms has added a new line, Sweet Selections, to its premium product portfolio. The Sweet Selections line will feature Naturipe’s proprietary berry varieties that have been meticulously bred and selected for their exceptional flavor and overall eating experience.

During The Blueberry Summit held Sept. 27 to Sept. 29 in Savannah, GA, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and North American Blueberry Council honored and celebrated those past, present and future leaders of the blueberry industry. 

It was 40 years ago that cousins Bill Moncovich and Pat Riordan joined forces with Frank Saveria and Red Bryant to make their mark in the strawberry business when they opened the doors of New West Fruit Corp. in Watsonville, CA. Today, that same company is called California Giant Berry Farms, having transitioned to its brand name in 1998.