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6 Trees We’ve Introduced that Benefit Our Berries
Posted On: January 9, 2019It takes a community to harvest our perfectly ripe blueberries, and it takes a diverse set of surrounding flora to help the crops thrive. Here on our fields in northern Peru, we have been doing intensive agriculture by greening what was once a desert with a variety of trees that are native and non-native to […]
Read MoreIn Vitro: A Closer Look at Our Micropropagation Process
Posted On: December 12, 2018Nowadays we all depend on technological innovation to increase effectiveness in almost everything we do. The use of in vitro culture of highbush blueberry cultivars is one of the challenges The Berry That Cares is glad to achieve day by day. But if we want to fully understand what goes on during the in vitro […]
Read MoreFeeling Cold? Here are 4 Ways to Warm Up with Berries
Posted On: December 12, 2018Winter season is approaching and snow storms will begin to dress our surroundings with white drizzles. And when temperatures start to drop, your desire for sweets, homemade baked goods and hot soups begin to rise. The Berry That Cares can solve your whim for comfort and will wrap your taste buds in the mouthwatering flavor […]
Read More4 Reasons Why You Should Include Blueberries in a Thanksgiving Celebration
Posted On: November 9, 2018Why should blueberries be left out in one of the biggest foodie holidays of the year? What a perfect occasion to incorporate the sweet and sour taste of the small berry on the holiday table as we share stories, memories and thankful notes with our most loved ones. While sharing the fresh taste of our […]
Read MoreBerry Thankful: Gratitude from the TBTC Team
Posted On: November 9, 2018As the year comes to a close and holiday season seems to kick in full force around the globe, it seems only natural to spend more time with the ones we love and choose to be around. Here at The Berry That Cares, our team feels like family as we each do our part to […]
Read MoreBlueberries: The Sweet Victory Over Artificial Snacks
Posted On: October 29, 2018It’s mid afternoon and your energy levels have drastically dipped after that lunch that you scarfed down in what seemed a matter of minutes. And then it happens: That craving for something sweet hits, and you interpret it as a call for a sugary treat. But is that really what your body wants or (more […]
Read MoreListen up! Jose Luis Alfaro, Head of Support Services
Posted On: October 3, 2018For 15 cumulative years and counting, Jose Luis Alfaro Bermudez has been a member of The Berry That Cares. Currently he is in charge of a team of 35 support staff members that not only listen to the needs of employees but take action and get results. The program is only a few years old […]
Read MoreFeeling at Home at Wawa Wasi: Limne’s Story
Posted On: September 4, 2018Though Wawa Wasi means ‘Children’s Home’ in the native Quechua language, our daycare, Wawa Wasi Rayito de Sol, has made many of the parents feel at home too. For nearly 12 years now we’ve opened our doors to the children of the mothers and fathers who are part of the workforce at The Berry That […]
Read MoreA Salute to the Red, White and Red Flag!
Posted On: August 7, 2018If you happen to stroll down the streets of any city in Peru during the month of July, don’t be surprised by the fluttering red-white-red patterned flags flown outside homes and buildings. July 28th celebrates the liberation of Peru from Spain by the glorious liberator of Latin America, Jose de San Martin. Standing in front […]
Read MoreGet to Know Your Berries
Posted On: August 7, 2018An interview with our lab experts about the quality and safety of our blueberries We visited the biological control lab and spoke with researcher Eder Flores to learn more about the safety and quality of our berries. Did we just say ‘safety’? Believe it or not, fruits and vegetables aren’t always as natural as they […]
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