The global blueberry industry is set to meet from June 24-26, 2019 in Richmond, B.C., bringing together leading experts to discuss opportunities and challenges for the industry worldwide. The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) Summit agenda is full of top-notch speakers. A full-day tour that includes a trip to a blueberry field and processing facility as well as an insiders look at a BC retail operation, will give attendees an overview...
We all know that blueberries are a healthy addition to our diet: low in fat and calories, high in fibre and boasting one of the highest antioxidant counts of any fruit or vegetable out there. While the fresh blueberry season is still a few months away (July to September), there are still plenty of frozen berries to be found in your local supermarkets. But did you know that recent research...
As part of Canada’s Agriculture Day celebrations this past week, the BC Blueberry Council reminds blueberry aficionados that blueberry season is year round as there’s plenty of delicious frozen BC blueberries in the freezer section of your local supermarkets. The Council also celebrates the more than 600 hardworking grower members who combined harvest more than 77 million kilograms (150 million pounds) of blueberries each season. In BC, there are more...
Abbotsford, B.C. – According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, eight in 10 cases of premature heart disease and stroke cases are preventable through healthy lifestyle behaviours. Of the various risk factors, making those healthy lifestyle choices – such as eating right and being physically active – are in your power to control. One simple way to start improving your heart health is to increase your intake of fruit and...
Yes, believe it or not, there is a National Blueberry Pancake Day celebrated on January 28th of each year... Photo & recipe credit: Erin Ireland, It's To Die For Blog
Abbotsford, British Columbia – The future is bright blue as the British Columbia Blueberry Council (BCBC) gets ready to host the 2019 International Blueberry Summit (IBO) from June 24 – 27, 2019 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC. This summit, which is expected to attract 400-plus participants from around the world, offers a global platform to share knowledge and network with leaders in the blueberry industry. The...
Yoga Poses for the Heart from Nectar Yoga B&B Natarajasana – Dancer Pose Photo by Emmett Sparling Dancer Pose, or Natarajasana in Sanskrit, builds coordination, flexibility and strength in the body, mind and spirit. The balance required from Dancer’s Pose doesn’t come on your first try, it takes time to build, it requires complete concentration. The same goes for building your flexibility and strength as you root down and lift...
The Canadian Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.ca) website emphasizes that taking care of your health should be top priority and eating healthy meals and snacks is one of the key ingredients for anyone – especially those with diabetes.
Abbotsford, B.C. – Google “Thanksgiving Blueberry Recipes” and you will find a plethora of ideas guaranteed to make your mouth water and your holiday meal even more memorable. Powered by Nature, BC Blueberries are a great choice whether you are looking to add colour and flavour to your turkey stuffing or you want to mix it with your cranberries for a twist on the traditional condiment. In anticipation of the...
Everyone knows that fruits and vegetables are ‘good for you’, but not everyone knows why. Over the years, a great deal of research has been undertaken to uncover the properties that make fruits and vegetables nature’s best weapon against disease. By the 1990’s, all eyes turned towards antioxidants that help neutralize harmful-by products in the body called ‘free-radicals’ that may lead to age-related and degenerative illnesses. Each September, World Alzheimer's...
Fall is definitely in the air and with the change of the season, BC blueberry growers are busy harvesting the last crops of the season. Some of the late blueberry varieties currently available in stores are called Reka, Elliot, Aurora and Last Call. These varieties are richer in colour and more flavourful than some of the earlier varieties. “Our fresh blueberry season is just about over, but there’s abundant supply...
