Wish Farms Refreshes Its Brand, Reveals App and Website

November 11, 2020 Wish Farms

International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, Wish Farms, has introduced a new look and messaging for its labels. Additionally, the company is promoting with an updated website and newly designed smartphone application.

Berry People’s Peruvian Grower Partnerships Complete Year-Round Promotable Supply of Organic and Conventional Blueberries

October 29, 2020 Berry People

Berry People, a year-round, full-line shipper of branded organic and conventional strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and avocados, has recently secured strong, influential partnerships with growers in Peru. These relationships will allow Berry People to provide promotable volumes of flavorful, reasonably-priced blueberries to fill any third and fourth quarter supply gaps.

New Compound From Blueberries Could Treat Inflammatory Disorders

October 20, 2020 Tokyo University of Science

In a study published in The FASEB Journal, scientists identified a polyphenolic compound called pterostilbene (PSB) with strong immunosuppressive properties—making it a potential therapeutic option for chronic inflammatory diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Oppy Expands Extensive Fair Trade Certified Produce Lineup With Ocean Spray Blueberries

September 24, 2020 Oppy

Offering Fair Trade Certified produce since 2004, Oppy has generated $4.4 million in premiums in the last half dozen years, and plans to make even greater impact by adding Peruvian blueberries packed under the iconic Ocean Spray® brand to its program

Carolina Uquillas Herrera Joins Fall Creek as Commercial Manager for Chile

September 4, 2020 Fall Creek Farm and Nursery

Carolina Uquillas Herrera has joined Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc., as commercial manager for Chile, responsible for establishing and developing strong relationships with the company’s blueberry nursery and genetics customers in the country, overseeing the implementation and administration of new genetics licensing programs, and managing the customer service, sales and grower support team.