Blueberry

Blueberry NEW

Blueberry is the vacciniaceous plant, the close relative of the blackberry. This berry is known for its eating qualities & medicinal properties. Though the blueberry  is less tasty than blackberry, its berries are 1,5-2 times bigger & reach the ripe-cherry’s size. It has the Hypoallergenic properties, improves the sense of sight, delays aging, regulates digestion & strengthens the walls of the vessels.

The global market of fresh berries with blueberries included is one of the fast developing in the last ten years. The consumption of blueberries grows not only in the countries generally buying these tasty & useful berries, such as European countries & USA, but also at new markets – Russia & Eastern Asia countries (China, South Korea).  

The main global exporters of blueberries are Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, USA, Italy, Poland & Spain. Blueberries are shipped in Russia mainly from the South & Central American countries (Chile, Mexico, Argentina,  Peru). The volume share of Georgian blueberries increases. According to “Freshplaza” experts the blueberries output in Mexico expands pace of 53% since 2005 till 2015. The most volume is planted in such states as Galisko, Kolima, Baya, California. USA is the biggest consumer of Mexican blueberries.

Royal Fresh Company imports blueberries from Mexico & Georgia. The Mexican blueberries are available from August till May, the Georgian – from May till July.


countryvarietyclasssizepackaging
Mexico

Biloxy

1 class 11+ cardboard 1,5 kg: 12 * 0,125 kg plastic tray
Georgia

Blue crop / Blue Gold / Elizabeth / Legacy / Sunrise / O"neal

1 class 11+ cardboard 1,5 kg: 12 * 0,125 kg plastic tray

Beneficial features:

THE NUTRITIONAL VALUEMICROELEMENTS (100g):VITAMINS (100 g):

Food fibers – 2,5 g
Carbohydrates – 6,6 g
Proteins – 1,0 g
Fats – 0,5 g
Energy value: 39 kcal

Ferrum – 0,8 mg
Kalium  – 51 mg
Calcium – 16 mg
Magnesium – 7 mg
Sodium – 6 mg
Phosphorus – 8 mg

PP - 0,4 mg
В1 - 0,02 mg
В2 - 0,01 mg
С - 20 mg
E - 1,4 mg
Niacin - 0,3 mg


Country of Origin:

Mexico is the main world exporter of berries, including raspberry & blueberry. The Mexican season lasts from September till May. Biloxy, one of the most popular varieties, belongs to the group of “southern tall-growths”. This variety is spread in the South & Central American countries.

Georgia. Mainly Northern tall-growth varieties, such as Blue Crop, Blue Gold, Elisabeth, Legacy, Oneal, are cultivated in Georgia. They differ with the ripening period. The season lasts from mid-May till mid-July.