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Blueberry costs skyrocket because of supply shortage

Por: Fox Business Business November 12, 2023

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Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com for fresh blueberries are up over 40% since earlier this summer due to the temporary supply crunch caused by unseasonably warm conditions in Peru.  As of July 1, the average unit price for blueberries hovered at $4.09. That figured has jumped to $5.88 as of Oct. 28, representing a 43% jump in costs, according to data pulled from NielsenIQ.  Kasey Cronquist, the president of both the US Highbush... + full article



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