Weathering El Niño with new berry varieties
Due to El Niño, the yearly warm ocean current appearing along the Peruvian coast around December, Peruvian blueberry production is down by more than 50%, leaving a gap in the world markets leading to higher prices in general.
Since the phenomenon occurs on a yearly basis, finding the right way to deal with the weather changes as a grower is crucial. Mastronardi Produce
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