Category: Berries
California growers face export challenges amid global conflict
California specialty growers face market disruptions and rising shipping costs. Learn how global tensions are affecting exports.
Blueberry fruit quality: Separating fact from perception
Blueberry fruit quality varies by type, but research challenges common industry perceptions. See what sensory data reveals.
Trade petitions filed over Mexican winter strawberry imports
Florida strawberry growers file petitions alleging unfairly priced Mexican winter strawberry imports are harming U.S. producers. Read more.
USHBC names winners of first Blueberry Boost Accelerator Pitch Competition
Pluff and Bonny won USHBC’s first Blueberry Boost Accelerator Pitch Competition. Check out the new products transforming food and beverage.
USHBC Blueberry Leadership Program seeks 2026 cohort
USHBC has opened applications for its Blueberry Industry Leadership Program. Apply now to join and shape the future of the blueberry industry.
AC Foods’ sustainable organic betterful Blues
AC Foods is reigniting the blueberry category with regenerative organic certified betterful Blues. Read more about the betterful blueberries.
FIRA USA 2025 returns to Northern California with expanded focus on berries
FIRA USA 2025 will highlight robotics for berries. Join growers Oct. 21-23 to explore the latest in farm automation.
Blueberry industry releases national impact study
A blueberry industry impact study is out. See how many billions of dollars blueberry growers and handlers contribute to the U.S. economy.
“Blueberry Boost Accelerator” to launch berry product innovation
USHBC has launched an accelerator to grow blueberry-based consumer goods. Apply now for expert support, exposure and a chance to win $20K.
Wish Farms making a difference with berries
Florida’s Wish Farms has been growing and shipping berries for four generations. Learn how the farm diversified to include organic offerings.
California Berry Cultivars expands variety portfolio
New strawberry varieties from California Berry Cultivars offer growers robust commercial yields. Learn more about the breakthrough additions.
Charles Hall, GFVGA leader, dies
Charles Hall, the former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), has died.
Southeast pest management plan published for strawberries
Southeastern strawberry growers can learn the latest in pest management through the release of the Pest Management Strategic Plan for Strawberries in the Southeast (PMSP).
USDA names U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council board members
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of nine members and 10 alternate members to serve on the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council beginning Jan 1.
2025 blueberry industry meeting to be in Seattle
The North American Blueberry Council’s (NABC) 2025 Blueberry Convention is scheduled for Oct. 8-10 in Seattle.
USDA SWD biopesticide development grant given to MSU
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive pest of berries, winegrapes and tree fruits.