Chilean fruit is reaching retailers much faster than last season

Published Jan 27, 2023

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The article highlights the positive developments in the post-pandemic logistics capacity for blueberries in the United States, with Chile's supply expected to peak in the next few weeks, leading to a well-supplied market. The ports have done a better job managing the Chilean offer this season, resulting in faster delivery and improved quality. The total volume of blueberries dispatched so far this year has increased by 4% compared to the previous season, reaching almost 69,000 tons. However, the price per kilo varies greatly by market, with Chilean blueberries priced at $4.5/K in the East Coast of the US, $7/K in China, and more expensive in Europe than Peruvian blueberries.

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There is also good news about the post-pandemic logistics capacity for the fruit, which is being observed in the United States, according to reports from different sources that work in the blueberry marketing chain. “The Chilean supply (of blueberries) will reach its peak in the next two or three weeks,” Markus Durán, director of Blueberries at California Giant, tells FreshPlaza. Overall, the situation is contributing to a well-supplied market at the moment. Durán points out that the difference between last year and this year has been that the ports are managing the Chilean offer much better this season. “As a result, Chilean fruit is reaching retailers much faster than last season. The fruit has aged much less than the previous season, improving quality and arrivals," he says. Camila Miranda, market analyst at Iqonsulting, commented that "the total volume of blueberries dispatched up to week 2 has been almost 69,000 tons (68,949), "which translates into an increase of 4%" ...

Source: Portaldelcampo