About BCBC
About BCBC
The British Columbia Blueberry Industry Development Fund Council (BCBC) is an industry organization representing British Columbia’s blueberry sector, including growers, packers, first receivers, and other key stakeholders. The council works to strengthen the industry through industry engagement, business development, market diversification, stakeholder education, applied research, and variety development, while supporting the long-term growth and global competitiveness of BC blueberries.
The BC Blueberry Council serves as a central voice for the BC blueberry industry, connecting the sector with government, research institutions, industry partners, and markets around the world. Through collaboration, strategic leadership, and evidence-based decision-making, the council supports a competitive, sustainable, diversified, and resilient premium highbush blueberry industry in British Columbia.
Our Role
The council’s work is focused on three core areas: Industry engagement and grower professionalization, International business development and diversification, applied research and variety development. These priorities are delivered in collaboration with industry stakeholders, government, research institutions, and market partners to strengthen the long-term competitiveness of the BC blueberry sector.
Governance & Accountability
The BC Blueberry Council is governed by a Board of Directors and the Executive Director, with support from committees and task forces. This structure ensures transparency, accountability, stakeholder representation, and alignment with industry priorities.
Working for the BC Blueberry Ecosystem
Everything the Council does is guided by the interests of the BC blueberry ecosystem. Through applied research investment, grower education, industry relations, and business development, BC Blueberry Council works to support blueberry stakeholders today while helping prepare the industry for future challenges and opportunities.
