| 摘要 |
Blueberries have recently gained popularity as a "superfruit" among consumers worldwide. The rise of healthy eating concepts has led to widespread recognition of the nutritional content and antioxidant properties of blueberries, boosting the blueberry industry’s rapid growth. Blueberry production and processing are currently major elements of the agricultural economy in many nations and regions, including the United States, Canada, and Europe. The blueberry business has developed a reasonably mature industrial chain that includes planting, harvesting, processing, sales, and other components. The blueberry industry in China started relatively late. However, with the growth of market demand and consumer attention to healthy food, the blueberry planting area has been expanding every year. Several provinces and cities in China are actively promoting the construction of blueberry planting bases and gradually expanding from planting to deep processing fields, forming diversified products, including fresh fruits, dried fruits, jams, and blueberry drinks. With advancements in technology and innovation in management models, the efficiency and market competitiveness of blueberry cultivation are progressively improving. The blueberry industry has broad prospects. On the one hand, the ongoing enhancement of consumer health needs is expected to elevate the market demand for blueberries as high-value functional foods; alternatively, the advancement of planting technology and cold chain logistics may further optimize the yield and quality of the blueberry industry. The production of deep-processed blueberry goods will become a significant highlight of industrial development, enhancing the market value. This study aimed to investigate the various categories of blueberries, the blueberry industry’s current state of development, and the challenges it encounters. In summary, the blueberry sector possesses significant future potential, but it also faces problems, including planting practices, market competitiveness, and brand development. The blueberry industry can expand and industrialize due to creative developments. |
