Chile's 2024/25 blueberry season slightly delayed, with new varieties accounting for 63%

Published 2024년 12월 12일

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The article highlights a 28% decrease in Chile's blueberry exports compared to the same period last year, with a forecasted 14% drop from previous expectations. Despite this setback, ongoing harvests are expected to align exports with forecasts in the coming weeks. The quality of blueberries has improved due to slow ripening, setting a new record this season. There's been a notable increase in the percentage of new blueberry varieties, from 50% last season to 63% this season. The Chilean Fruit Exporters Association is working to promote the unique flavor and quality of Chilean blueberries and plans to introduce more new varieties throughout the season.

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Andrés Armstrong, Executive Director of the Chilean Blueberry Committee, explained: "As of week 47, cumulative exports are 28% lower than the same period last year and 14% lower than previously forecast. However, as harvests gradually increase in various regions, the lag will gradually catch up in the coming weeks, bringing actual exports in line with forecasts." Armstrong added: "The good news is that although the weather has caused a relatively slow ripening of blueberries, which has caused the current season delay, this has had a positive impact on the quality of our exported blueberries. The quality of blueberries has set a new record at the beginning of this season, which is also confirmed by the quality inspections carried out by the Blueberry Committee on a weekly basis among member companies. This, combined with the increase in the proportion of new varieties, has brought a very positive start for domestic growers and exporters. As of week 47, the data shows that 63% of ...

Source: Foodmate