Blueberries are eaten fresh during the great part of the year, since they are harvested during the summer months in both hemispheres. They are available all the year round since they are also frozen, packaged, canned and dried.
The following table shows the availability of fresh blueberries in the United Kingdom. The countries and months of export and the packages used are also indicated.
| Country of origin | Availability | Weight of the packages |
|---|
| Argentina | November-February | 12x125g |
| | | 12x150g |
| Austria | November-April | 3,2kg |
| | | 16x200g |
| Belgium | August-September | Various |
Source: Fresh Produce Desk Book (1998)
