The dark underside of the NSW blueberry industry
The dark underside of the NSW blueberry industry  
Podcast: Full Story
Published On: Tue Oct 14 2025
Description: The Australian blueberry industry has experienced rapid and unprecedented expansion in recent years. And while the increase in production means cheaper prices and more choice at the checkout, there is a dark side to the industry unseen to shoppers. Investigative journalist and Guardian Australia NSW state correspondent Anne Davies speaks to Nour Haydar about growing concerns over treatment of workers, and the use of pesticides in the intensive farming of the fruit