The BCBC is working hard to ensure Canadians have access to local and healthy produce. [Abbotsford, BC] – More than ever, Canadians need healthy and secure food source, and the BC blueberry industry is part of the solution. The industry is local, healthy and available. In 2019, the BC blueberry industry produced more than 190 million pounds and at least 30 percent of production served Canadians. On March 26 the...
Dear members, Please rest assured that the BC Blueberry Council is monitoring the rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19, and will keep you updated on any new developments or announcements that pertain to our industry. Updated information can also be found here: HealthLinkBC which covers preventative measures for the newly identified coronavirus, COVID-19. This information is also available in English, Spanish and Punjabi (click links to access information in respective...
BC Blueberries And Fitness Combine To Keep Your Heart Healthy: Get Active And Eat Right During Heart & Stroke Awareness Month February is Heart & Stroke Awareness Month, and according to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, up to 80 per cent of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented if you follow healthy life habits — such as eating a balanced diet and being physically active. One way to...
Support Local and Eat Something Delicious Too, When you Incorporate BC Blueberries. [ABBOTSFORD, BC] -- Thanks to the popularity of celebrating special days online, annually on January 28 #NationalBlueberryPancakeDay is faithfully observed by lovers of pancakes and blueberries alike. (via NationalDayCalendar.com) Whether they are made to be basic flapjacks, buttermilk, gluten free, or vegan fluffy stack of pancakes, these treats are difficult to resist. To help you up your pancake...
With the holidays upon us and time out of office about to hit, we can get stuck wondering what to bake, cook, and serve to family and visitors. When squeezed in between attending parties, visiting family, and rushing to and from the mall, your time in the kitchen is already limited. To spare you the hours of scrolling your Pinterest board, try BC blueberry -inspired recipes that are perfect for...
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, where you can enjoy the great taste of winter cooking by adding in a healthy helping of blueberries. The American Diabetes Association lists blueberries as a diabetes superfood and says berries can be a great option to satisfy your sweet tooth, while providing an added benefit of vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, potassium and fiber. A healthy, well-balanced diet is beneficial for everyone, especially those...
Abbotsford, B.C. – Roast turkey and pumpkin pie are the traditional choices for holiday dinner, but this year, try spicing things up with BC Blueberries! Although the fresh blueberry season has come to an end, there’s lots of frozen product available in your supermarket freezer aisle. Anju Gill, executive director of the BC Blueberry Council, reminds us that “frozen berries are every bit as good as fresh ones and easy...
With summer behind us, it’s time to check out the frozen food section of your supermarket in order to get the very best in BC fruit – especially BC blueberries. According to the research; because commercially packaged blueberries are frozen soon after they are picked, they are equal in quality to fresh. Frozen blueberries might even have the edge over fresh berries when it comes to health benefits as freezing...
Alzheimer’s disease knows no boundaries. It is a disease that affects people in every country and from every social and economic background. While there is no known cure, it is widely believed that a healthy diet and staying physically, mentally and socially active can help reduce an individual’s risk. Over the years, a great deal of research has been undertaken to uncover the properties that make fruits and vegetables nature’s...
Abbotsford, B.C. – Whether you are a vegetarian or vegan, follow Weight Watchers or the Mediterranean-style diet, BC’s blueberries are one of the leading choices for those concerned with not only watching their weight but in a healthy lifestyle. Full of essential vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C, A and E, a one cup (250 ml) serving of blueberries contains 3.6 grams of dietary fibre and just 80 calories. And...
(Vancouver, BC) – It was all systems blue for 10 days for South Granville’s restaurants and retail outlets as the British Columbia Blueberry Council (BCBC) teamed up with the South Granville Business Improvement Association (SGBIA) to promote blueberries and all things blue for ‘Go Blue on South Granville’. This 10-day event (July 18 to 28) saw 14 of South Granville’s restaurants (from 5th to 16th Avenue) featuring local blueberries in...
ABBOTSFORD – B.C. blueberries were ripening on the vine as the ideas were flowing during the International Blueberry Organization’s (IBO) Summit (held in B.C. from June 24 – 26) where nearly 400 attendees gathered to hear the latest from global leaders in the blueberry industry. Delegates from as far away as South Africa, Morocco, Argentina, China, Mexico, the United Kingdom and various European countries (to name just a few) joined...
