Blueberry industry celebrates access to South Africa for U.S. fresh blueberries

NABC celebrates U.S. blueberry access to South Africa

FOLSOM, Calif., Aug. 27, 2025 – South Africa has officially approved market access for fresh blueberries from all U.S. states. “After years of stalled progress, we thank the Trump administration for prioritizing this request and finally getting the South African market open for U.S. fresh blueberries,” said North American Blueberry Council (NABC) BB #:162393 President Kasey Cronquist. “We’re grateful to the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspect…

North American Blueberry Council Celebrates Access to South Africa for U.S. Fresh Blueberries

FOLSOM, Calif. – South Africa has officially approved market access for fresh blueberries from all U.S. states.  “After years of stalled progress, we thank the Trump administration for prioritizing this request and finally getting the South African market open for U.S. fresh blueberries,” said North American Blueberry Council (NABC) President Kasey Cronquist. “We’re grateful to the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for it…

Blueberry industry celebrates access to South Africa for U.S. fresh blueberries

Blueberry industry celebrates access to South Africa for U.S. fresh blueberries

US blueberries are now cleared for the South African market

The authorization for US blueberries to hit the South African market was 10 years in the making, and though the tide has shifted, the North American Blueberry Council remains hopeful. Keep reading