During the 39th International Blueberries Seminar Lima 2026, the international researcher and consultant analyzed the factors that explain the loss of firmness in blueberries between the field and their destination. His participation also coincided with a tribute to his scientific career and his contribution to the development of blueberry cultivation.

The INIA researcher cautioned that the nutritional management of blueberries should focus on balance, not on over-application of elements like calcium. He also highlighted the role of silicon in fruit firmness and post-harvest behavior.

The researcher and professor from the University of Almería addressed in Lima the importance of maintaining nutritional balances and monitoring crop variables in a timely manner to safeguard the firmness and behavior of the fruit.

In an interview with Blueberries Consulting, the agronomist and PhD in plant physiology explained that the blueberry's response to hormones and growth regulators depends on a proper nutritional base. He also warned that excessive vegetative vigor can compete with the fruit and affect its firmness.

The researcher highlighted the role of plant hormones in the balance and adaptation of the plant to adverse conditions, and stressed the importance of continuing to strengthen technical knowledge in a blueberry industry that continues to expand strongly.

In an interview with Blueberries Consulting, the CEO of QIMA Produce noted that the Peruvian blueberry season performed better than the previous one, although there were some specific issues with quality and condition depending on the destination. He also highlighted that flavor has become more important in the commercial evaluation of the fruit and that new varieties currently command the highest market value.

In a conversation with Blueberries Consulting, Driscoll's Quality Assurance Manager warned that the upcoming season will be marked by weather alerts, logistical challenges, and a constantly evolving international market. In this context, she maintained that quality, sustainability, and the consumer experience will continue to be decisive factors for the competitiveness of blueberries.

The commercial manager of Fracht Group addressed the main logistical challenges facing the blueberry export industry in Lima. In his opinion, improving infrastructure, connectivity, technology, and outsourcing will be key to safeguarding fruit quality and maintaining its value in destination markets.

The president of Agrícola Chavín warned in Lima that, in a scenario of higher costs, unstable routes and growing competition from China, blueberry logistics must be considered a strategic variable to maintain competitiveness.

The Sales Manager of Agronometrics presented in Lima the progress of a study analyzing the performance of blueberry varieties in the Peruvian market. Preliminary results show a sustained increase in the market share of premium varieties, along with FOB prices consistently above average, a signal that could influence future varietal replacement decisions.

The general manager of Proarándanos analyzed in Lima the new challenges of the global blueberry industry, marked by geopolitical factors, changes in the markets and the need for an increasingly sophisticated strategy to sustain international competitiveness.

With more than 1.600 attendees and delegations from more than 25 countries, the XXXIX International Blueberries Seminar Lima 2026 combined technical-commercial content, field experiences and an active exhibition area, reinforcing its role as a strategy, transfer and business platform for the industry.

The 39th International Blueberry Seminar concluded in Lima with a shared diagnosis and clear priorities for the next stage of the sector, where genetics, firmness, post-harvest and logistics are articulated as axes to sustain competitiveness in increasingly demanding markets.

The Spanish expert detailed critical criteria in the control of nutrition and salinity in pot systems to ensure productive stability in high-value crops.

On the second day of the International Blueberries Seminar Lima 2026, Walter Apaza Tapia addressed how to quantify the pressure and impact of foliar pathogens in order to prioritize health measures, maintain conditions, and reduce losses that are amplified towards the destination.

The first day of the XXXIX International Blueberry Seminar consolidated Lima as a strategic meeting point for the sector, with an agenda that connected market, genetics and logistics, and left concrete criteria to compete with greater efficiency and consistency.

The XXXIX International Blueberry Seminar trade fair brings together suppliers of genetics, biotechnology, substrates and applied technology, consolidating itself as a key space for technical exchange and business generation in the global industry.

In the Complementary Conference Hall of the International Blueberries Seminar Lima 2026, Claudia Moggia addressed the design and analysis of trials for R&D&I, and Juan Hirzel delved into the interpretation of data, reinforcing criteria for deciding considering variability, consistency and agronomic relevance.

The sector's growth will continue to be driven by three major engines: genetic innovation, the expansion of consumption in new markets, and technological development.

Three presentations articulated market signals, an analysis of the Peruvian matrix, and price/value dynamics, providing criteria for organizing business decisions for the upcoming season.

The event in Ica allowed for the comparison of production strategies and the validation, under real conditions, of irrigation, nutrition, health and pruning practices, integrating the academic and business perspectives as a practical basis for facing a campaign where technical precision will be key.

The trade block of the International Blueberries Seminar Lima 2026 will open the conversation on destinations, consumption habits and the global map of the blueberry, with the conference of Gonzalo Salinas and the panel "X-ray of the blueberry market", key to ordering commercial and logistical decisions for the next season.

At the Lima 2026 International Blueberries Seminar, Pablo Cortés will address price dynamics and value creation in the blueberry market, and the trade segment will continue with a panel on the reconfiguration of the global landscape and competitiveness strategies. This event is geared towards exporters, sales managers, and logistics teams seeking guidance on maintaining profit margins at the destination.

Juan Hirzel will review needs and sufficiency ranges by variety to guide nutritional decisions with greater precision, while María del Carmen Sala will present nutritional control tools and salinity in blueberry production in pots.

Thomas Fichet's session will address the mechanisms that activate flowering and its relationship to productive potential, providing a technical framework for interpreting key processes before moving on to management and nutrition.

Market, consumption, prices, logistics and global map will mark the commercial block on Wednesday the 11th (08:45–13:00), a morning designed to align criteria and decisions for the next blueberry campaign.

The Spanish delegation will attend the meeting in Lima and one of its members, José Moyano, director of the Port Authority of Malaga, will be a panelist on Wednesday, March 11, in a conversation about efficiency, costs and logistical decisions that impact the commercial performance of blueberries and other fresh fruits at their destination.

Costs, transit times and coordination from the origin will be the focus of the panel "How logistical efficiency redefines agro-export commercial success: challenges and opportunities", which will bring together six specialists from Peru, Chile and Spain to provide technical keys to the competitiveness of blueberries in destination markets.

Lima will host the XXXIX International Blueberries Seminar – Lima 2026 on March 11 and 12, the first milestone of the 2026 world tour. The country's most important blueberry seminar brings together conferences, a complementary hall, a commercial area, and a technical field tour to compare production in pots and in soil, review critical protocols, and return with an action plan.

A full day in the field to observe, compare, and ask questions about pot and soil-grown production, focusing on key protocols and measurable criteria that translate into concrete actions on the farm. The technical tour takes place in the lead-up to the Lima meeting and is part of the official program.

Lima will host the XXXIX International Blueberries Seminar: two days of applied content, B2B networking and solutions exhibition, with a complementary hall and spaces to finalize agreements and plan the next campaign.