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Oregon blueberries head to South Korea

Demand for fresh blueberries is high in South Korea, with growers potentially shipping up to 1 million pounds this season. “The first shipment arrived in South Korea on July 2 and the blueberries are now on store shelves,” USDA said.

Chris Gillis

Located in the Washington, D.C. area, Chris Gillis primarily reports on regulatory and legislative topics that impact cross-border trade. He joined American Shipper in 1994, shortly after graduating from Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md., with a degree in international business and economics.