US ramps up exports of superberry cranberries to Latin America

From September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, the United States exported about 332,167 100-pound barrels of cranberries to Latin America. Colombia is the second largest importer in the region, accounting for 12.5% of exports. Cranberries are considered the original "superfruit" of the United States. The berry is one of three widely grown fruits native to North America. Colombia increased cranberry consumption by 80% between 2017-18 and 2021-22, from 23,020 to 41,451,100-pound barrels. “Colombia has been a long-standing market for the US, importing berries since 2003-04. However, volumes have increased in recent years. We expect continued growth and an increase in cranberry exports by at least 15%,” notes Danny Raulerson. executive director of the Cranberry Marketing Committee (CMC). See also: Cranberries: a berry niche with the possibility of making a profit of up to $37 thousand/ha The US Cranberry Marketing Committee represents all US cranberry producers and distributors. CMC ...