There is currently a lot of uncertainty about how Peru will finish its blueberry production for this 2024-2025 campaign

Published 2024년 8월 22일

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Peruvian blueberry production has seen a significant decrease of nearly 50% during the 2023-2024 season due to climatic challenges and a delayed harvest calendar, leading to a surge in prices by 50%. Despite the challenges, particularly affecting the Ventura variety, resilient patented varieties have performed well. The United States continues to be the primary market, with the Peruvian blueberry business remaining profitable despite uncertainties. Agrobusiness International Peru (ABI Peru) plays a pivotal role in the industry, both in blueberry production and supplying high-quality coconut fiber for cultivation, and has expanded its presence in various countries. The company's success is attributed to its focus on product quality.

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(Agraria.pe) The commercial manager of Agrobusiness International Peru (ABI Peru), Elizabeth Miranda, talks about the current challenges in blueberry production in the country. During the 2023-2024 season, blueberry production has decreased by almost 50% between weeks 18 and 32 (May, June, July), due to the delay in the harvest calendar that forced producers to choose between pruning in December and producing fewer kilos or extending the harvest to meet their commercial commitments. Impact of climatic challenges on productionThe Peruvian blueberry market continues to face climatic challenges, such as the El Niño phenomenon in 2023 and now the unexpected arrival of La Niña, which has caused delays in floral induction due to cold stress. This situation has severely affected the Ventura variety, which represents more than 25% of national production. However, patented varieties such as Madeira®, Eureka, Sekoya Pop and OZblu® Mágica have proven to be more resilient and productive under ...

Source: Agraria