Chilean blueberry committee expects a good season

Blueberries, sought after by the world for their antioxidant properties, are following in the footsteps of cherries and are gaining ground against Peru. Despite all the adversities caused by weather systems, Julia Pinto, Technical Manager of the Blueberry Committee, confirms that they are already exporting this season to Japan and Korea, and then continuing southwards, and asserts that the sector has great opportunities if they do things right, which is why they will hold a technical workshop in La Unión, Los Ríos Region, preparing to compete. But they are also concerned about the new varieties, and which ones to replace, which will be analysed at the Technical Workshop that is being prepared for October 18. The Technical Conference “Harvest strategies to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events and ensure post-harvest success” will be on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Mi Perú Andino Restaurant, Ruta ...