NABC to explore 'inspiring possibilities' at Blueberry Summit

The summit is an opportunity for members of the blueberry industry to “explore all of the inspiring possibilities for blueberries” as well as to recognize industry pioneers and thought leaders who have made an impact on the industry, according to an event announcement.
The summit is an opportunity for members of the blueberry industry to “explore all of the inspiring possibilities for blueberries” as well as to recognize industry pioneers and thought leaders who have made an impact on the industry, according to an event announcement.
(Photo: Comfreak, Pixabay)

The Folsom, Calif.-based North American Blueberry Council will hold its Blueberry Summit in Savannah, Ga., Sept. 27-29.
The summit is an opportunity for members of the blueberry industry to “explore all of the inspiring possibilities for blueberries” as well as to recognize industry pioneers and thought leaders who have made an impact on the industry, according to an event announcement.
Honors to be presented include the NABC Blueberry Hall of fame award; the Duke Galletta Award, which recognizes excellence in blueberry horticultural research; and the Alex Wetherbee Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the blueberry industry in marketing and promotion. 
Visit nabc.blueberry.org for more information.
 

Tags

Blueberries Produce - General
 

Latest News

Retail
FMI reveals 2024 Store Manager Award finalists
FMI reveals 2024 Store Manager Award finalists

FMI reveals 2024 Store Manager Awards finalists, highlighting exceptional sales, leadership and community service, with a People's Pick competition opening April 29th and an award ceremony on May 9th.

Aaron Gonzalez
Sustainability
Oppy partners with company to build geothermal-powered greenhouse
Oppy partners with company to build geothermal-powered greenhouse

Deep Earth Energy Production Corp. is set to develop Canada's first-ever geothermal power facility at the province of Saskatchewan’s U.S. border.

Wayne Hardy
Produce Crops
Stemilt: California cherry promotions lining up strong starting May 23
Stemilt: California cherry promotions lining up strong starting May 23

Retailers can capture significant California cherry sales by promoting “pedal to the metal” to the end of the season, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for Stemilt Growers.

The Packer Staff
Industry
Farm Aid Ramps Up Mental Health Resources to Help Farmers
Farm Aid Ramps Up Mental Health Resources to Help Farmers

Mental health support services are hard to find in rural areas. Did you know 90 million people live in designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas? To further complicate matters, stress among farmers is growing.

Jennifer Shike
Products
DelFrescoPure tomatoes to make CPMA debut
DelFrescoPure tomatoes to make CPMA debut

DelFrescoPure says its Original Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine will make their Canadian entrance, celebrating both flavor and sustainability.

Aaron Gonzalez
Industry
U.S. cold storage market expected to grow at a double-digit clip through 2031
U.S. cold storage market expected to grow at a double-digit clip through 2031

A research report from Skyquest released this year forecasts the U.S. cold storage market will grow from $43.2 billion in 2023 to $118.8 billion by 2031.

Tom Karst
View More