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CHILE - A bowl of fresh blueberries will make this trade news writer, and consumers everywhere, happy any day. But when it is certified good for the heart, now that is something to be truly excited about. The Chilean Blueberry Committee recently announced
Blueberries from Chile are now certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check Food Certification Program.
“We are thrilled to receive Heart-Check certification from the American Heart Association,” stated Andres Armstrong, Executive Director of the Chilean Blueberry Committee. “We look forward to communicating this in both our
consumer and retail promotions for Blueberries from Chile, helping individuals to make healthier choices when thinking about their next purchase or when meal prepping at home.”
Blueberry harvest in Chile s Southern Zone takes center stage
According to the latest Crop Report published by the Chilean Blueberry Committee-ASOEX, the Southern Zone of Chile (IX, X and XIV Regions) is taking more prominence because its harvests are already peaking. This week s light to medium intensity rains have affected the harvest s progress. The bulk of the harvest in this area is focused on the Legacy variety, as the volume of the Duke variety is already declining.
The bulk of the harvest in the South Central Zone (VII, XVI, and VIII Regions) is currently focused on the last volumes of the Legacy and Rabbiteye varieties. The high temperatures recorded could affect the quality of some of the most sensitive varieties, which could lead to a higher volume for the industry.
Agriculture Leaders Say Imports Clearly Contribute to Success of Domestic Industry by Providing Year-Round Supply of Super Fruit
WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (January 6, 2021) – Ahead of the incoming Biden Administration’s first major trade dispute, American and international blueberry berry growers, importers, distributors, purchasers, and suppliers have aligned to form The Blueberry Coalition for Progress & Health.
The Coalition has been organized to oppose limitations on blueberry imports, including the upcoming International Trade Commission hearing on blueberry imports. All members of the Coalition agree that imports are not a substantial cause of serious injury to the domestic blueberry industry.
In fact, the U.S. blueberry market is healthy, thriving, and is doing its best to keep up with the year-round marketplace demand for this healthy and nutritious fruit.