Blueberries
At the recent Aneberries trade fair, members of the global berry industry said they’re reading the Trump administration’s tariff tea leaves and watching trade deals closely.
While at the IFPA Foodservice Conference, the California grower says it will showcase its year-round supply of fresh berries.
The annual trade fair, held July 23-24, marked its 15th anniversary and welcomed a record 3,000 attendees and exhibitors to Mexico’s Expo Guadalajara.
Kevin Hamilton, vice president of global marketing communications for the USHBC, shares the vision for driving berry sales around the world at Aneberries conference.
The Aneberries international conference and expo in Guadalajara, Mexico, kicked off July 23 with a look at berry consumer shopping trends from The Packer’s 2025 Fresh Trends report.
The grower says its first substantial domestic harvest of proprietary Envoy and Keepsake varieties is driving record sales.
As the nation celebrates blueberries this July, growers and marketers alike are embracing data-driven innovation and consumer trends to keep the beloved berry front and center.
The company recalled 400 of its 30-pound organic blueberry boxes due to a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes during routine testing.
Designed to be a benchmark for future research, the university looked at the true cost of highbush production in the state.
The new certification of blueberries adds to the company’s existing ROC certified stone fruit and fall fruit.
The berry grower and marketer invites attendees of the Organic Produce Summit to visit Booth No. 704 to learn more about its commitment to excellence in the organic produce space.
Driven by growing demand from national and local retailers, the family-run farm is now harvesting from 65 certified organic acres.
A recent USDA report quantified the value of pollination services in 2024 at over $400 million, above the $361.5 million in revenue from honey.
Retailers should have ample opportunities this summer to capitalize on consumer demand for strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.
From now to June 30, members of the blueberry industry can nominate leaders, growers, suppliers, marketers and mentors.
Yakima, Wash.-based company explained recent consumer trends in blueberry consumption and details its coming crop.
Growers are optimistic about blueberries and peaches, and that excitement is also shared for the state’s other fruits and vegetables.
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture program seeks to capitalize on traffic — on roads and online.
The CEO of the Los Angeles-based provider of premium superfruits says the change aligns the company’s identity with the growth of its consumer brand.
“Early indicators point to a solid season across most growing regions,” says Joe Vargas, director of business intelligence for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council.
The companies hope their partnership and a high-tech twist on sterile insect technique strategies will pave the way for the future for berry growers.
Florida-based berry company says its south Georgia grower, Major League Blueberries, hits a homerun on organic blueberry quality.
A collaboration will bring forth new premium berries and build on the momentum of Hunkaberry jumbo blueberry and Pink Cosmo, the companies say.
The company is also highlighting availability of its Giant Blueberries, now available in a new label design, selected by California Giant’s consumer audience.
State member and alternate positions need to be filled for a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
Courtney Stevens is following in her parents’ footsteps at a busy pick-your-own blueberry farm.
The NABC says board leadership has worked to further develop and drive the organization’s mission that includes expansion of board representation and new categories of membership.
Fourth-generation Nick Wishnatzki, public relations director of Wish Farms, shares how the berry grower-shipper and marketer prepares berries for retail.
The retailer says it launched the Field & Vine product line, which includes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries, to highlight local growers.
Strawberries are going strong in California, and blueberries are available from California, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington. Blackberries and raspberries are available from the East Coast, California, Washington and Oregon.