Oregon Gov. Kate Brown talks blueberries and pinot noir during trade mission to Asia

Gov. Brown visited Japan and South Korea, the largest importer of Oregon blueberries.

SEOUL, South Korea — Governor Kate Brown recently returned to Oregon from a 12-day stint in Asia. During her trade mission, Brown visited Japan and South Korea, aiming to bolster trade ties. 

During the pandemic, many states decreased their exports and productivity, but Oregon was one of only six to see positive growth in international trade.

One of the major products exported from Oregon to South Korea is blueberries. As one of the top producers in the nation, Oregon can produce upwards of 170 million pounds of berries in a good

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