Brian Deese Joins Wish Farms as Director of Blueberry Grower Relations

January 13, 2021 Wish Farms

International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, Wish Farms, is pleased to announce the hiring of Brian Deese to the role of Director of Blueberry Grower Relations.

Broad American and International Coalition Formed to Oppose Limitations on Domestic Blueberry Imports

Ahead of the incoming Biden Administration’s first major trade dispute, American and international blueberry berry growers, importers, distributors, purchasers, and suppliers have aligned to form The Blueberry Coalition for Progress & Health.

Grab a Boost of Blue Industry Resource Hub

December 24, 2020 US Highbush Blueberry Council

USHBC’s new strategic positioning and call to action, Grab a Boost of Blue, coupled with smart promotions throughout the year, is designed to tap into consumers’ passion for blueberries to inspire and motivate them to enjoy more of the fruit they love, in more ways and more often!

Fresh Blueberry Supplies Expand as U.S. Consumers Develop a Taste for Year-Round Blueberries

December 18, 2020 Jaclyn Kramer, USDA ERS

Availability of fresh blueberries to U.S. consumers has grown at a faster pace than that of fresh strawberries over that same time. U.S. production and imports of blueberries both have been increasing rapidly to meet year-round consumer demand.

U.S. Blueberry Growers Form New Alliance to Seek Import Remedies

Blueberry growers across America today established a new coalition, the American Blueberry Growers Alliance, to seek relief from rising imports that are harming their businesses.