Argentina bets on air and organic to give blueberries a future

Published 2024년 12월 6일

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The 2024 IBO Report highlights a significant 20% increase in Argentine blueberry exports in the 2023 season, with Europe and North America as the primary markets. Fresh blueberry exports saw a 50% surge due to reduced competition from Peru. Organic production has grown to nearly half of the total, with 92% exported to Europe, especially Germany and the UK. Air transport played a key role in ensuring timely delivery. Argentina's national blueberry sector has adopted a business model emphasizing product quality, sustainable production, and ethical working conditions, contributing to its position in more demanding markets. This success comes after a period of decline due to competition from Peru.

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This article is part of a series of content from the 2024 IBO Report that Italian Berry publishes in collaboration with the International Blueberry Organization. The 2023 Argentine blueberry export season recorded a remarkable increase, with a total export increase of almost 20% compared to the previous year. During the 2022 season, Argentina exported 10,224 metric tons (MT) of blueberries, of which 6,336 MT were fresh and 3,888 MT were frozen, while approximately 4,000 MT were destined for the domestic market. Fresh blueberry exports on the rise One of the most significant results of the 2023 campaign was the substantial increase in fresh blueberry exports, with a 50% increase compared to the previous year. This jump was mainly driven by a reduction in blueberry volumes from Peru during Argentina's peak season, thus providing a competitive advantage to Argentine exporters. Thanks to the use of air transport, Argentina has been able to respond quickly to the markets, ensuring ...

Source: Italianberry