blueberries

Blueberry Recipes and Resources Inspire Heart-Smart Choices for American Heart Month

February 9, 2023 U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is encouraging consumers to make heart-smart choices – like grabbing a boost of blue – in February for American Heart Month. A growing body of scientific evidence shows that blueberries can be part of eating patterns to improve heart health, especially as part of an overall healthy lifestyle. To promote more heart-healthy boosts of blue, USHBC is sharing blueberry recipes, nutrition information, research and more throughout the month. …

Naturipe Farms Celebrates FeBLUEary With Firm and Tasty Blueberries

February 6, 2023 Naturipe

Naturipe Farms, the world’s largest producer of conventional and organic blueberries, is pleased to announce the launch of the sixth FeBLUEary™ campaign with strong promotable volumes of its proprietary blueberry varieties. This robust start to blueberries’ peak import season begins with bright, juicy blueberries coming from Naturipe’s Peruvian, Mexican and Chilean growing regions. …

Family Tree Farms Announces New Sales Manager

February 2, 2023 Family Tree Farms

An exciting promotion has taken place at Family Tree Farms as the new year begins. The stone fruit and blueberry supplier has named Ryan Howard as the new Sales Manager, effective immediately. …

NABC Announces New Members of Its Expanded Board of Directors

January 19, 2023 North American Blueberry Council

The North American Blueberry Council (NABC) today released the full slate of its recently elected board of directors, including new president Pat Goin of Goin’s Blueberry Lane in Indiana, and other board officers. Starting in 2023, the board has been expanded from six to 15 members. …

ARS Team Fights Blueberry Virus to Help Growers Keep Fruit on the Shelves

December 14, 2022 Scott Elliott, USDA ARS

In the United States, blueberries are the second-most produced berry, and their popularity has grown exponentially in less than 30 years – up from 45,000 tons grown in the 1990s to 339,000 tons in 2019. ARS researchers are working hard to help farmers keep up with consumer demand. …