blueberries

This Pie Takes the $10,000 Prize: America’s Best Blueberry Pie Winner Announced

July 30, 2021 U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

As the crowning touch to National Blueberry Month, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) today announced the winners of the America’s Best Blueberry Pie Contest. USHBC received an impressive 234 blueberry pie recipes in 29 days from blueberry fans across the nation. Tieghan Gerard, the New York Times best-selling author of two cookbooks and the Half Baked Harvest blog, served as the final judge, selecting the three winners. …

USHBC and Pagoda Celebrate the Arrival of USA Fresh Blueberries in China

July 23, 2021 U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

After years of hard work and bilateral negotiation, consumers in China can finally enjoy fresh blueberries from the United States—the birthplace of modern blueberry cultivation. …

Michigan Blueberry Grower Shelly Hartmann Named Chair of USHBC

July 15, 2021 U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

Michigan blueberry grower Shelly Hartmann has been named chair of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC). Hartmann, who co-owns True Blue Farms with her husband Dennis, succeeds Chris Barnhill of North Carolina. …

Berry People’s Peruvian Blueberries Provide Consistent Volumes and Quality Through Upcoming Late Summer and Fall-Winter Seasons

July 15, 2021 Berry People

Once the North American blueberry season wanes, Peru’s long growing season, steady climate and greenhouse-like growing conditions will provide retailers and consumers with a trustworthy and constant volume of high-quality blueberries. …

Naturipe Celebrates National Blueberry Month

July 8, 2021 Naturipe

Salinas, CA – Naturipe, the world’s largest producer of fresh blueberries, is geared up to support their grower owners in celebration of National Blueberry Month. The celebration is intended to kick off summer, which is …