Day One Market Outlook Session Defining Market Demand for Blueberries, by Cort Brazelton (Co-CEO, Fall Creek Farm and Nursery) Joining us from Fall Creek Farm and Nursery in Oregon, Washington, Cort Brazelton provides us with an analysis of the global blueberry market and answers industry questions about breaking ground in the export landscape. Take a look below! Asian Market Opportunities for BC Blueberries, by Arthur Hagopian (Senior Director, Global Strategy/Digital...
[Abbotsford, BC] On December 10, 2020, the BC Blueberry Council held its Annual General Meeting (virtually) and the membership elected its board. Five newly elected directors join the board and will hold their positions for three terms (up to a maximum of six years). The new BC Blueberry Council board is: First Last Role Jack Bates Chair Dalbir Benipal Vice chair Gurprit Brar Director/research chair Dave Gill Director Bryce Guliker...
2021 has officially been named the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables December 15 officially launches the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables. This was declared by the United Nations’ (UN) General Assembly and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). A Year for Fruits & Veggies The goal of this celebration is to shine a spotlight on the foundation of a healthy diet, fruits and vegetables. Even with endless research proving...
It’s been a BERRY busy fall for BC Blueberries. Since frozen BC Blueberries are a pantry-staple all year long, there’s never an off-season when it comes to blueberry goodness. Over the last few months, we’ve been teaching Canadians about the benefits and uses of frozen BC Blueberries. These tiny super-foods have since been featured in recipes, articles, and even on TV! In case you missed something, here’s a little run...
The blueberry emoji is FINALLY available on keyboards everywhere Download images of the blueberry emoji HERE [Abbotsford, BC] The blueberry emoji has finally arrived! The Unicode Consortium has released the blueberry emoji in their most recent update, making it available on all device keyboards as of November 6, 2020. Join the Blueberry Emoji Movement Update your device today to get the blueberry emoji at your fingertips and start spreading the...
Celebrate National Dessert Day with 5 frozen BC Blueberry fall recipes Download recipe images HERE. [Abbotsford BC] Who doesn’t love an excuse to eat dessert? Since October 14th is National Dessert Day, we’ve put together five of our favourite recipes to indulge in, all of which feature frozen BC Blueberries. Try one of the fall-inspired recipes below to celebrate this delicious day! Vegan Blueberry Lemon Galette Blueberry Lattice Top Pie...
Every September, Alzheimer Disease International (ADI) hosts the international campaign, World Alzheimer Month. We hope to support the Alzheimer Society by helping to get the word out, and by shedding some light on how you can take care of your mind with BC Blueberries.
Follow along on Flash Fridays for a chance to win! Calling all BC blueberry and ice cream lovers: from August 21st to September 4th , BC Blueberries is giving away delicious blueberry ice cream packages on Instagram every Friday! Fresh blueberry season is still upon us, so make the most of these summer treats! Blueberries and ice cream are great on their own, but they’re even better together, especially when...
Wondering whether COVID-19 can be transmitted through food? Not to worry. B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says: "Of note, there are no health concerns related to the consumption of fruit. However, people are reminded to always wash fruit and vegetables before eating them." Learn more. At this time, there have been no reported cases of food or food packaging being associated with the transmission of COVID-19. The Canadian...
July 23, 2020 [Abbotsford, BC] While the BC blueberry harvest has only just begun, BC’s growers are struggling to salvage their crop. The industry is facing significant challenges due to poor weather conditions and a shortage in labour. An Unprecedented Year Cool and wet weather conditions have impacted crop development. Due to pollination and other weather-related issues, crop volumes are anticipated to be down significantly from approximately 200 million pounds...
July 15 is BC Blueberry Day, launching many ways to celebrate the season. [Abbotsford, BC] – July 15th is officially Blueberry Day in British Columbia and a perfect kick off to the Go Blue BC Virtual Event. This online hub at GoBlueBC.ca will house how-to videos, chef and grower interviews, recipes, family-friendly activities, and an exciting grand prize contest. Naturally, the website will also feature links to all our BC...
Wondering if you will be making your annual visit to a BC blueberry U-pick patch this summer? The BC Blueberry Council has good news! You and your family WILL be able to enjoy blueberry picking at BC U-pick farms, but how you do so will look a little different. The following outlines what practices BC Blueberry producers have implemented to keep employees, customers, and visiting families safe! INFORMATION FOR U-PICK...
