Australian blueberry is about to overtake strawberries

Published 2021년 10월 22일

Tridge summary

Hort Innovation Australia is expecting a significant shift in the Australian berry market, with the national blueberry harvest set to surpass strawberries in production value for the first time. This is due to a nearly tripling in value since 2013 and a 23.9% increase in tonnage by the country's largest berry producer, Costa Australia, in the first half of 2021. Despite these trends, Josh McGuiness, a blueberry grower and trader, does not anticipate blueberries will overtake strawberries soon due to retail preferences and a difficult growing season. The increase in blueberry production and quality is attributed to significant investment in breeding and cultivation, resulting in a year-round supply and a more enjoyable eating experience.

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Hort Innovation Australia collects industry income data on Australian berry crops - strawberries, blueberries and rubus berries (raspberries and blackberries). It has not yet published the numbers for the last financial year, but trends suggest that the national blueberry harvest is on track to surpass strawberries in production value after nearly tripling the value since 2013. Costa Australia, the country's largest berry producer, increased its blueberry tonnage by 23.9 percent in the first half of 2021 compared to 2020, while strawberry tonnage dropped 6 percent. However, blueberry grower and trader Josh McGuiness said he doesn't expect them to overtake strawberries anytime soon. He cites the dominance of retail strawberries and a difficult season for farmers. "This year has been particularly difficult for blueberry growers on the east coast; we have dropped by 30 percent in tons compared to last year ". Whether blueberries take the crown or not, the trend is undeniable and the ...

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