Blueberry Industry Forum in Madrid Highlights Shift to Quality Focus
What happened
The International Blueberry Organization hosted the Blueberry World Forum in Madrid, gathering growers, exporters, retailers, and geneticists to analyze industry transformations. During the event, the Global Industry Report 2026-2027 was unveiled. Cort Brazelton, co-owner of Fall Creek and a report author, stated that the industry is beginning to transition into a new phase.
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Why it matters
The report noted that worldwide planted area has more than doubled in nine years, and demand has absorbed this growth, showing strong demand for fruit that stands out for its quality. The industry is expected to enter a different stage, shifting its priorities.
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Who's involved
- MadridLocation where the Blueberry World Forum was held
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- EverlastSpeculative
The industry's emphasis on high-quality fruit might drive demand for specialized genetics.