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100 years of building a better blueberry
Life is just a bowl of cherries, but where would we be without the blueberry? It fills pies that shout
USHBC to fund US$1M+ in blueberry health studies in 2016
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has been no stranger to health research funding in recent years and 2016 will be no
Florida, Georgia blueberries starting late
Because of an unusually warm winter, buyers should expect a later start for Florida and Georgia blueberries and promotable volume
First binational blueberry council established between U.S. and Peru
Executives representing top blueberry producing, packing, exporting and importing companies in the United States and Peru announced the establishment of
“Berries have great potential in Spain if large retailers cooperate”
Blueberries and raspberries have recorded the fastest growth in recent years, mostly as a result of important varietal changes and
Blueberries could help fight alzheimer’s, UC research shows
The blueberry, already labeled a “super fruit” for its power to potentially lower the risk of heart disease and cancer,
Trendspotting: positive attitudes mean more purchases
In a recent study, researchers found that a positive attitude toward healthy eating is associated with a healthier diet that
U.S: State organizations to promote their spring fruit
Social media, other media and events are the primary venues some southeast states plan to use this season to promote
Costa group drops $80m to pick up on booming berry demand
Consumer demand for berries is booming, and now Australia’s largest horticulture company, Costa Group, is throwing AUD$80 million(US$58 million) at
The blue wave
The blueberry industry has grown at an astonishing rate for years in terms of prices, consumer demand and acreage. So