Naturipe kicks off FeBLUEary

February 4, 2022 Naturipe

Naturipe, one of the world’s largest producers of fresh berries, is excited to celebrate blueberries during the month of February. Their FeBLUEary campaign is now in its fifth consecutive year and highlights the first peak of imported blueberries for the 2022 season.  

Wish Farms Announces Hiring of Carlos Fear

February 1, 2022 Wish Farms

Plant City based, international grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and pineberries, Wish Farms, is proud to announce the hiring of Carlos Fear as Director of Berry Genetics.

Amanda Griffin Appointed as USHBC and NABC’s First-Ever Vice President of Engagement and Education

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and North American Blueberry Council (NABC) have appointed Amanda Griffin, a longtime nonprofit education, events and program management executive, as vice president of engagement and education. In this newly created role, Griffin will define, lead and execute day-to-day industry engagement, education and event activities to build awareness and participation for the two councils. 

USHBC Market Access Program Funding is Nearly Doubled for 2022

The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has notified the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) that its 2022 Market Access Program (MAP) funding award will nearly double to $597,810, up from $299,195 in 2021 and $207,449 in 2020.

Gold Coast, Queensland Announced as Location for BerryQuest International

November 30, 2021 BerryQuest International

BerryQuest International 2022, the largest conference and trade exhibition for the Australian berry industry, will be held on Queensland’s stunning Gold Coast from July 25 to 28, 2022