Southern Specialties blueberries and blackberries

Fresh produce importer-shipper Southern Specialties is marking the tenth year of sourcing blueberries from British Columbia this month.

Fruit from this region is available from July through until September, with seasonal varieties including Duke, Blue Crop and Elliots

“This bountiful Canadian growing region is an excellent source of high-quality blueberries that round out our company’s summer berry offerings,' explained Geno Valdes, vice-president of sales for the company. 'Southern Specialties will then transition its blueberry programme to Argentina as part of our year round berry supplies.”