Zimbabwe celebrates World Blueberry Day alongside countries across the globe today. People everywhere mark July 8 as a special time to enjoy these healthy fruits. The entire month of July gets recognition as National Blueberry Month around the world. This celebration teaches everyone about the amazing health benefits these berries provide. Communities use this day to taste and appreciate the sweet flavors blueberries offer.
The African nation has turned blueberry farming into a massive money maker over recent years. Export earnings jumped from 11 million dollars back during 2020 to an incredible 50 million dollars last year. Trade statistics show volume sales climbed from 2,503 tonnes to 6,240 tonnes during the same period. ZimTrade reports reveal this represents a stunning 351 percent growth rate. Global demand for healthy fruits has driven this remarkable expansion.
Zimbabwean farmers started small experimental blueberry plantings back during 2008. The country shipped its first commercial blueberry exports to international markets during 2017. Production experts predict this year will bring another 25 percent increase to 10,000 tonnes total. The Horticultural Development Council says mature plants and better yields will create this growth. Officials target reaching 30,000 tonnes of blueberry exports during 2030 if they solve policy problems and secure long-term investment capital.
The African nation has turned blueberry farming into a massive money maker over recent years. Export earnings jumped from 11 million dollars back during 2020 to an incredible 50 million dollars last year. Trade statistics show volume sales climbed from 2,503 tonnes to 6,240 tonnes during the same period. ZimTrade reports reveal this represents a stunning 351 percent growth rate. Global demand for healthy fruits has driven this remarkable expansion.
Zimbabwean farmers started small experimental blueberry plantings back during 2008. The country shipped its first commercial blueberry exports to international markets during 2017. Production experts predict this year will bring another 25 percent increase to 10,000 tonnes total. The Horticultural Development Council says mature plants and better yields will create this growth. Officials target reaching 30,000 tonnes of blueberry exports during 2030 if they solve policy problems and secure long-term investment capital.
