This year, Peru should break a new record for blueberries

Some producers called what Peru experienced last year 'a Winter Child'. The truth is that, in 2023, the Peruvian blueberry suffered a substantial drop in production and volumes. Carlos Gereda, executive president of Inka's Berries, declared for Portal Frutícola, last December, and said that “this year we have had 40% less fruit, compared to 2022, as well as a 40% or 50% higher price than last year.” . What is the forecast for the Peruvian blueberry in the next campaign? Will it recover volume? Will prices go down? Andrés Mujica, Founder and CEO at Agrícola Santa Azul – whose crops are located in the Supe Valley, approximately 182 km north of Lima, in the province of Barranca –, a company dedicated to the cultivation of blueberries. “In fact, last year Peru had low production due to the El Niño effect. This year with rested plants and normal weather, Peru should break a new record in market exhibitions. The challenge will be to not saturate and ensure that the volume is consumed in ...