Blueberry exports booming

Chile

Monday 10 December 2012

The heart of the blueberry season is starting with Chilean exports to record peaks begin shipping.

Weekly volumes increase and blueberry exports are beginning to peak.

Exports reached 6,500 tons a week. The total volume of exports is currently estimated at 81,945 tons.

The cold snap in late November

will decrease slightly under crops but has no impact on current volumes. Volume reduction will be noticeable at the end of the season for exports from February to March.

source : comite de arandanos cl