Grab a Boost of Blue Industry Resource Hub

December 24, 2020 US Highbush Blueberry Council

USHBC’s new strategic positioning and call to action, Grab a Boost of Blue, coupled with smart promotions throughout the year, is designed to tap into consumers’ passion for blueberries to inspire and motivate them to enjoy more of the fruit they love, in more ways and more often!

Fresh Blueberry Supplies Expand as U.S. Consumers Develop a Taste for Year-Round Blueberries

December 18, 2020 Jaclyn Kramer, USDA ERS

Availability of fresh blueberries to U.S. consumers has grown at a faster pace than that of fresh strawberries over that same time. U.S. production and imports of blueberries both have been increasing rapidly to meet year-round consumer demand.

U.S. Blueberry Growers Form New Alliance to Seek Import Remedies

Blueberry growers across America today established a new coalition, the American Blueberry Growers Alliance, to seek relief from rising imports that are harming their businesses.

Dole Strikes The Right Note With New Blue(sy) Smoothie Inspired By Disney and Pixar’s Soul

December 17, 2020 Dole Food Company

Dole Food Company is providing a little healthy, bluesy inspiration to Joe Gardner and others trying to reclaim their passions as part of the fresh produce leader’s year-long collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios.

Promotable Blueberry Volumes Anticipated from California Giant Berry Farms

California Giant Berry Farms growers are reporting peak volumes of a promotable organic and conventional blueberry supply for the start of the new year.