There may also be a shortage of Peruvian blueberries next season

(Agraria.pe) Blueberry prices have been quite high for months in the European market, mainly because supply is low. "The quality of Peruvian blueberries is good, but prices are constantly high," says Rob Pakvis, who runs the Dutch company Berryland, founded last year, together with Theo Benjert. "And there is very little product available. In fact, some importers have already stopped bringing product from Peru. We, on the other hand, since we buy the fruit in another area, will continue receiving Peruvian blueberries until the month of March." Next season, the young company hopes to receive blueberries from Peru from September to July. "Although the Peruvian supply coincides with the harvest in Spain and Eastern Europe, I hope that we can differentiate ourselves in terms of quality, while also keeping prices at the level of European production," says Rob. "However, the effects of El Niño will have an influence on the Peruvian crop this year," Rob hopes. "Both in October and ...