AGRICULTURE NEWS - The blueberry industry could see double-digit growth if quality and consistency issues currently plaguing the sector are addressed.
Blueberry consumption has doubled over the past five years to reach 650 000t annually, and is set to double again during the next five years to reach 1,5 million tons globally.
However, during a recent virtual symposium on blueberry quality hosted by Normec Foodcare, the industry was cautioned against sending substandard fruit to market if the sector was to maintain its growth trajectory.
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