Newly Appointed NABC Chair Teddy Koukoulis and USHBC Chair Bryan Sakuma Look to the Future

Together, they discuss what interested them in these new roles, the value the two organizations bring to each other and what their leadership will offer the blueberry industry going forward. 

Brian Bocock Named Chair of the USHBC Promotions Committee

Brian Bocock, vice president of product management at Naturipe Farms, has recently been appointed chair of the USHBC Promotion Committee. Bocock takes over the leadership position from Jeff Malensky, president of Oregon Berry Packing in Hillsboro, Oregon, who has served as the committee’s chair for the past three years.

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Seeks Nominees for Regional Member Positions

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is seeking nominees to fill Regional Member and Alternate positions. The nomination period will begin on January 29, 2024. Current USHBC Regional Member and Alternate terms for the Western, Midwest, Northeast and Southern regions will expire on December 31, 2024 and will assume their new term January 1, 2025.

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Seeks Nominees For Importer 1, And Exporter 1, 3, 4 Positions And Public Member

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is seeking USHBC Importer #1, Exporter #1 (Chile), Exporter #3 (Peru), and Exporter #4 (Mexico) and Public Members positions on the Council. Nominees are being sought for the three-year

USHBC Announces New VP of Global Marketing and Communications

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC) have selected Kevin Hamilton as their new VP of Global Marketing and Communications. In this role, Hamilton will oversee global brand marketing, consumer public relations, digital media, media and creativity and innovation to drive blueberry growth and profitability.