[Press Release] Dole introduces Peruvian blueberry variety FCM14-057 to China, directly supplying the peak autumn and winter sales season.

On September 9, 2025, Dole's first shipment carrying the new Peruvian blueberry variety FCM14-057 successfully docked at Shanghai Yangshan Port, marking the first time this variety has landed in China, promising an unprecedented experience for local consumers. High production and import volumes, China locks in Peru's fastest-growing blueberry market Compared to the previous production season, the Peruvian blueberry industry is set to achieve significant recovery. According to the Peruvian Blueberry Producers and Exporters Association (Proarándanos), Peru exported 323,900 tons of fresh blueberries in the 2024/25 season (May 2024 to April 2025), with approximately 36,000 tons exported to China (data source: China Customs), accounting for 14% of its total global exports, making China the third-largest destination after the United States and Europe. Patented variety FCM14-057: The next generation of blueberries bred for the "hot season" Dole's Peruvian blueberry variety FCM14-057 was ...