The New Zealand blueberry industry is reassuring consumers that blueberries will indeed be available for Christmas, even though the season is off to a rough start with last month’s hard frost. According to Blueberries New Zealand executive member Jeremy Wylie, despite recent frosts wiping out entire orchards in the Waikato, there will be enough stock for the Christmas holiday season.
Wylie: "There’s been a massive upswing in consumption for blueberries - particularly since the pandemic, as people are looking for the healthiest fruit and vegetables available. Blueberries are the perfect little snack, full of dietary fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, and vital antioxidants."
Source: sunlive.co.nz