Superfresh Growers to market Oregon blueberries

Superfresh Growers, Yakima, Wash., is marketing blueberries with an exclusive supply agreement with Norris Farms, Roseburg, Ore.

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(Courtesy Norris Farms)

Superfresh Growers, Yakima, Wash., is marketing blueberries with an exclusive supply agreement with Norris Farms, Roseburg, Ore.

The blueberry grower has acreage in southern Oregon’s Umpqua River Valley, according to a news release, where harvest starts in early- to mid-June, and lasts to late September.

“Our collective farming, sales, and logistical expertise, combined with mutual multi-generational farming knowledge, make our families a great match,” Robert Kershaw, CEO of Superfresh Growers, said in the release.

Norris Farms owner Paul Norris said his family farming operation is excited to work with Superfresh Growers.

“It has been apparent from the day we met that our companies share cultures that are centered around quality, service and strong customer relationships,” Norris said in the release.

Superfresh also markets apples, pears, apricots and cherries.

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