Grower Direct Marketing Now Distributing Fresh Chilean Blueberries
Grower Direct Marketing is now distributing fresh Chilean blueberries to retailers throughout the U.S. The company expects consistent, solid distribution and good volume through February despite the recent frost events in Chile.
“I am very happy with the volume and quality that Grower Direct has been able to secure for this season,” said Ron Morway of Grower Direct, who has been working with the company’s grower partners in Chile to plan this season’s retail projections. “We will be increasing our volume for the 5th consecutive year and planning more retail promotions than ever.”
The Chilean blueberry industry currently has 15,596 hectares of blueberries planted throughout the country, only half of which is now mature, according to Andrés Armstrong, the Chilean Blueberry Committee’s Executive Manager. The industry estimates a 42% increase in production and exports over the next five years. Total exports of fresh blueberries are expected to reach 123,000 tons by 2017/2018, according to a press release.
Look for Grower Direct’s fresh Chilean blueberries and cherries in grocery stores today!
