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

Members of the highbush (cultivated) blueberry industry are now seeking nominees to fill U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) state member and alternate positions for the 2023 to 2025 term.

Sekoya to Showcase New Blueberry Varieties at Special Event

March 18, 2022 Sekoya

Global blueberry marketing platform Sekoya® is showcasing the expected increase in availability of its eponymous quality brand across Europe with a dedicated event for retail customers. The Sekoya® Field & Forum, which takes place in Seville, Spain on 24 March, 2022, will showcase new proprietary varieties for the global consumer market and the Sekoya® concept. The forum also comes ahead of Sekoya’s participation in Fruit Logistica 2022 from 5-7 April.

Wish Farms Donates to World Central Kitchen

March 18, 2022 Wish Farms

Plant City based, international grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and pineberries, Wish Farms, is donating $5,000 to Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen. The funds will be used to support the dire humanitarian crisis in Eastern Europe.

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Launches Blueberry Leadership Program to Empower the Industry’s Future Leaders

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) today announced the launch of its new program to elevate up-and-coming leaders in the blueberry industry. The program will accept up to 10 talented, passionate professionals from across the supply chain to become the first fellows in the Blueberry Industry Leadership Program.

Driscoll’s to Show Award-Winning Documentary, ‘The Last Harvest,’ at SXSW Event

February 25, 2022 Driscoll’s

Driscoll’s award-winning documentary, “The Last Harvest,” is heading to the big screen at the SXSW film festival, giving viewers a rare glimpse into the critical labor shortage problem in the agricultural industry — and the challenges facing those who grow and harvest our food. The documentary will be screened Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. CDT as part of the Food Film Viewing Parties at SXSW in Austin, TX. Screenings will be followed by a panel discussion with Driscoll’s President of the Americas Soren Bjorn, as well as Food Tank’s Danielle Nierenberg.