With the start of the school year just around the corner, it’s time for parents and caregivers to start thinking about healthy school lunches and often “on the go” breakfasts.
Abbotsford, BC – Thanks to Mother Nature’s mix of hot, dry weather with a sprinkle or two of rain thrown in over the past six weeks, B.C.’s 600-plus blueberry farmers are now in harvest mode. In addition to the yield, farmers look for the quality and sweetness of the fruit. The verdict so far: this year’s fruit is excellent and tastier than ever. Anju Gill, Executive Director of the BC...
Summer is officially here! Alongside the stellar weather, after-work BBQs, and lazy beach-going is another yearly event no Canadian will forget—Canada Day! This weekend, we’ll celebrate 151 years of our incredible country and all the elements that make it so wonderful: the landscape, the culture, the people, and the food. To ring in another year of Canada, you can’t go wrong with a true west coast dish—and that’s why we...
Though Father’s Day is annual, we’ll be the first to tell you that there are ways to show Dad that he’s appreciated every day of the year. While cooking a meal might evoke more thoughts of Mother’s Day than Father’s day, it still goes a long way in showing him just how much you appreciate him. Whether you do it yourself, with siblings, or make Mom a co-conspirator, a home...
Though we’re grateful year-round for all the wonderful moms out there, we still love taking a day to shower her with all the love, gratitude, and happiness that she has given us over the years. Bright flowers, beautiful cards, and thoughtful gifts are perfect ways to let your mom know just how much you love her. But so is cooking for her! For all the dads & kids out there...
Abbotsford, BC – The BC Blueberry Council (BCBC) has just unveiled its new brand—Powered by Nature—with its newly refreshed website at www.bcblueberry.com. Created by Vancouver’s Watershed Communications Group, a full-service advertising and communications firm, the Powered by Nature tagline is a fresh, fun and engaging brand idea that speaks to all that the popular BC fruit has to offer. Anju Gill, executive director of the BCBC, says that the new...
Didar Berry Farms – Delta, BC For the Aujlay family, farming is part of their genetic makeup (they are fourth generation) and they couldn’t be happier about it. In 1998, Anand and his wife Harjinder and their two children moved from Winnipeg to Delta. While many of their family members were blueberry growers in Abbotsford, it would be another seven years before he would follow the family tradition. In 2005...
This weekend marks one of our favourite holidays and the kids are excitedly anticipating the Easter Bunny's arrival! Between the egg hunts and chocolate snacking, we’ll be the first to agree that the most important part of this weekend’s festivities will be spending valuable time with your family and loved ones. For many of us, that involves a superb feast with endless amounts of mom and grandma’s home cooking. But...
The BC Blueberry Council salutes the Dietitians of Canada as they suggest that we all Unlock the Potential of Food — the official slogan for Nutrition Month this year. This professional association, which comprises some 6,000 members, is highlighting how food not only nourishes but also fuels active lives, helps to heal and plays a role in preventing chronic diseases. The readily available blueberry – whether fresh or frozen –...
According to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, up to 80 per cent of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through your life habits — such as eating a healthy diet and being physically active.
Our ever-popular BC Blueberries are going on a whirlwind tour of trade shows this spring starting off in Berlin, followed by Dubai and then onto Chiba, Japan.
