Peru would reach 30,000 hectares of blueberries by 2025

(Agraria.pe) Peruvian blueberries have managed to conquer a series of international markets by being considered a "superfood," that is, a nutrient-rich food with great health benefits. Carlos Posada, institutional director of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL), pointed out that this product began to gain more popularity approximately five years ago; however, in the last two years it has had a greater takeoff. The United States is the main destination with approximately 55% of the demand, but the opportunities—for the CCL representative—are worldwide due to the trend of consuming foods that provide more health benefits. He even highlighted that, although the Asian market has already been reached, China and Hong Kong still have a lot of potential for this food. For them, he pointed out that it is important to increase the shipping capacity. 90% of the production is exported. The blueberry is a fruit that is produced seasonally and La Libertad is the region with the most production. ...