Blueberry Councils Appoint New Vice President, Marketing and Communications

Beginning September 28, 2020, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and North American Blueberry Council (NABC) appointed Jennifer Sparks, a longtime marketing professional for the floral industry, as vice president, marketing and communications.

USHBC Honors 11 Blueberry Industry Leaders at 20th Anniversary Awards Ceremony

During its recent Virtual Conference & Expo, held Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, the United States Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) honored 11 people whose work has helped the blueberry industry grow and flourish over the last two decades.

USHBC Honors 11 Blueberry Industry Leaders at 20th Anniversary Awards Ceremony

During its recent Virtual Conference & Expo, held Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, the United States Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) honored 11 people whose work has helped the blueberry industry grow and flourish over the last two decades.

New Study Reveals Blueberry Growers Strengthen U.S. Economy by Infusing Billions of Dollars Each Year, Generating Thousands of Jobs

Growers of U.S. highbush blueberries generate more than $4.7 billion in annual economic impact, translating to more than $12.7 million flowing into the U.S. economy every day of the year.

Jeff Malensky Named Chair of the USHBC Promotion Committee

Malensky takes over the leadership position from Bob Carini of Carini Farms in West Olive, Michigan, who has served as the committee’s chair for the past three years.