Bloom Fresh Acquires Inka's Berries' Zero-Chill Requirement Blueberry Variety Project In Peru

Bloom Fresh acquires Inka's Berries' "zero-chill requirement" blueberry variety project in Peru. Bloom Fresh has acquired the breeding project of Inka's Berries in Peru. The latter is a pioneer in the field of blueberry varieties that do not require cold dormancy. Recently, Bloom Fresh has acquired Inka's Berries' blueberry breeding project, further expanding its product portfolio on the basis of fresh table grapes and cherries. The latter is a Peruvian company that has cultivated blueberry varieties Abril Blue+ and Alessia Blue+. The company has a large number of new zero-chill (no-chill) blueberry varieties that adapt to diverse growing conditions and have made certain progress in South American, European and African markets. Bloom Fresh stated that this acquisition will enable the company to utilize its existing global scale in fresh table grape and cherry breeding to drive market growth and unlock the potential of these blueberry varieties in the global market. Josep Estiarte, the company's chief executive officer, commented: "Inka's Berries breeding project makes it possible to produce blueberries in new regions and new geographical conditions, so it has unique advantages. We are very pleased to introduce their expertise and groundbreaking varieties into the Bloom Fresh family.

Together, we will continue to promote sustainability and innovation in the field of fruit breeding and provide the highest quality fruit varieties to global growers and consumers." Carlos Gereda Cornejo, founder and chairman of Inka's Berries, said: "As Peru's first zero-chill blueberry breeding project, Inka's Berries varieties are uniquely positioned and will bring more blueberries to Peru and the world." "Now is the best time to cooperate with a forward-thinking company like Bloom Fresh, expand our influence and accelerate the global promotion of our blueberry project." Bloom Fresh blueberry varieties Bloom stated that after this acquisition, the company will be able to more strongly supply high-quality fruit varieties that can be grown in diverse climates, achieving the goal of increasing global fruit consumption. This move is also in line with the company's sustainable development goal of focusing on addressing major challenges in the fruit industry and providing innovative solutions to issues such as climate change and food waste. AMFresh is the controlling shareholder and main owner of Bloom Fresh. Alvaro Muñoz, the company's chief executive officer, said: "Incorporating Inka's Berries into Bloom Fresh's product portfolio confirms our commitment to innovation and sustainable development. These unprecedented zero-chill blueberry varieties show us the future of agriculture. We will be able to adapt to the most challenging climatic conditions and thrive." Asiafruit ASIAFRUIT Asiafruit ASIAFRUIT is the Chinese service platform of Fruitnet, a global fruit and vegetable industry information and event group. It focuses on fruit and vegetable trade, marketing, branding, supply chain and retail development related to China's fruit and vegetable industry.