New Zealand breeders introduced 11 new blueberry varieties

Published Jun 21, 2021

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Plant & Food Research has introduced 11 new blueberry varieties for export production. These varieties include southern tall blueberries, northern tall blueberries, and one rod-shaped blueberry. The varieties are designed for New Zealand's climatic conditions and have large berries. Growers can apply for a license to cultivate these blueberries and market them globally. New Zealand currently produces 3,000 tonnes of blueberries from 640 hectares, with exports valued at $39 million.

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Plant & Food Research, a New Zealand-based breeder, has unveiled 11 new blueberry varieties targeted at the production of berries for export. Three varieties - southern tall blueberries, seven varieties - northern tall blueberries and one variety - rod-shaped blueberries, reports FruitNews based on Freshfruitportal. “The new varieties give New Zealand growers a great opportunity to improve blueberry production and offer customers a new tasty berry, both at home and abroad. The berries of the new varieties are large in size. The plants are adapted for growing in the climatic conditions of New Zealand. We hope that the introduction of new varieties will help expand the blueberry sector and increase exports over the next decade, ”said Gavin Ross, Group Lead Marketing and Innovation Manager at Plant & Food Research. Read also: By the end of 2021, the area under blueberries ...

Source: Eastfruit