BY THE NUMBERS
BC is naturally big on the world blueberry scene.
With over 80 years of blueberry growing experience, British Columbia, Canada
is now one of the largest highbush blueberry suppliers in the world.
11000
Hectares of highbush blueberries are under cultivation in British Columbia
600+
Growers in 2019 produced 86,000 tonnes (190 million pounds) of blueberries
96%
BC produces 96% of Canadian highbush blueberries and Canada is one of the top five largest producers of highbush blueberries
$7 billion
The economic impact on the BC Economy. 70 per cent of the crop is exported, primarily to the USA and Japan
Learn more about what the BC Blueberry Council is doing to boost our economy.
Resources
Post-Harvest Activities
Some helpful tips for transitioning into the fall months!
Food Safety Update
Major Dhillon, Food Safety Coordinator at the BC Blueberry Council
On-Farm food safety varies from farm to farm, as each farm is unique. Food safety hazards (biological, chemical and physical) also vary significantly from one operation to another. Each operation needs to develop its own site specific Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs).
Cal-San Enterprises Ltd
12791 Blundell Road,
Richmond, BC,
Canada V6W 1B4
Contact Neeta Sandhu
604 214 0444
Products: Unsweetened Dehydrated Blueberries, Blueberry Powder, Fresh Blueberries, IQF, Case Frozen
Powered by nature – Our story.
BC’s pure waters, clean air, rich soils and moderate climate create perfect growing conditions for blueberries. The British Columbia Blueberry Council represents more than 600 growers of premium quality highbush blueberries, producing an average of 150 million lbs annually. British Columbia is one of the largest highbush blueberry growing regions in the world, making blueberries Canada’s number one small fruit export. Every berry grown and harvested in BC brings natural energy and superfood health to recipes, tables, kitchens and berry snackers.