September is World Alzheimer Month Reflect on healthy brain practices with BC Blueberries In September, the world rallies together to celebrate World Alzheimer Month, the international campaign hosted by Alzheimer Disease International (ADI). On September 21, 2021, nations celebrated the official World Alzheimer Day. With the month coming to a close, it’s important to reflect on how we can keep our brains healthy throughout the rest of the year. Alzheimer’s...
BC Blueberries Celebrates BC Chicken Month September is BC Chicken Month and BC Blueberries join in with a crowd-pleasing recipe All September long, foodies can visit bcchickenmonth.com for recipe inspiration during BC Chicken Month. This month-long campaign recognizes BC’s chicken farmers and asks British Columbians to include fresh chicken (either at the grocery store or while dining out), throughout September. The BC Chicken Month website houses recipes, videos, farming facts...
From July 15 – August 2, 2021, the province celebrated #GoBlueBC From BC Blueberry Day on July 15th until BC Day on August 2nd, British Columbians celebrated the arrival of fresh BC Blueberries by partaking in the online celebration, #GoBlueBC. GoBlueBC.ca was filled with videos, chef and grower interviews, recipes, family-friendly activities, restaurant spotlights, and grand prize contests with partners, White Spot, Triple O’s, and BC Ferries! #GoBlueBC was a...
[Abbotsford, BC] On June 26, 2021 the BC Blueberry Council held its Annual General Meeting (virtually) and three new directors were elected by acclamation. Here’s a complete list of the current board members: First Last Role Dalbir Benipal Chair Jason Smith Vice Chair Jack Bates Past Chair Gurprit Brar Director Charanjit S. Chahal Member at Large (new) Surjit Singh Gosal Director (new) Bryce Guliker Director Raj Grewal Director (new) Humraj...
They’re Back! Celebrate Fresh BC Blueberries with #GoBlueBC July 15th is BC Blueberry Day, launching #GoBlueBC and the fresh BC Blueberry season Read the full press release online at GoBlueBC.ca or download the release HERE [Abbotsford, BC] July 15th is British Columbia’s official BC Blueberry Day and the kick-off to #GoBlueBC, a digital celebration running from July 15th – August 2nd on GoBlueBC.ca. GoBlueBC.ca houses how-to videos, chef and grower...
Get ready for Father’s Day and the first day of Summer with these BC Blueberry BBQ recipes Father’s Day BC Blueberry BBQ Recipes Why are Dads always the hardest to shop for? Instead of trying to find something at the store, plan an outdoor BBQ for Father’s Day. If there’s one thing all Dads love…it’s definitely food! It just so happens that this Father’s Day (June 20th, 2021) also marks...
Mother’s Day recipes featuring BC Blueberries have hit the newsstands! BC Blueberries are in the news! In case you missed it, here's a quick snapshot of BC Blueberries in the news for Mother's Day. VITA Daily Recipes for Bite Matters’ Mother’s Day Sweet Bites and BC Blueberry Chia Jam were featured in VITA Daily. Read it online at vitadaily.ca Georgia Straight Looking for a Mother’s Day brunch or breakfast recipe...
The BC Blueberry Council recognizes generations of growers this Mother’s Day (read till the end for a quick field update!) This Mother’s Day, the BC Blueberry Council is recognizing the generations of moms that provide us with our delicious BC Blueberries. Without the mothers featured below, their blueberry farms wouldn’t operate. If there are any BC Blueberry grower, processor, or packer moms that deserve to be highlighted this Mother’s Day...
BC Blueberries reflects on Good Agriculture Practices for Earth Day on April 22nd April 22nd, 2021 marks the 51st annual Global Earth Day. To celebrate the occasion, the BC Blueberry Council is reflecting on five areas of Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) to help guide growing practices in BC. Good Agricultural Practices The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) uses Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) as principles to guide...
On March 12th, Chef Dez led participants through the BC Blueberries for Dinner virtual cook-along Did you cook with us during the BC Blueberries for Dinner event? Read below for the full event recap. On March 12th, 2021, the BC Blueberry Council hosted BC Blueberries for Dinner, a virtual cook-along to help celebrate the frozen BC Blueberry season and the Fraser Valley. Before the Event Those that participated in this...
On March 12th join BC Blueberries for a virtual cook-along hosted by Chef Dez [Abbotsford, BC] Purchase a BC Blueberry three-course meal kit from Local Food Supply Co., and receive exclusive access to the “BC Blueberries for Dinner” virtual cook-along event on Friday, March 12th from 6-7:30 PM. To celebrate BC’s frozen blueberry season, the BC Blueberry Council has teamed up with Abbotsford food supplier, Local Food Supply Co., to...
[Abbotsford, BC] Today, the USITC concluded that the import of Canadian blueberries does not pose a threat to U.S. blueberry producers. The BC Blueberry Council is pleased with the conclusion of this investigation following the commission’s review of the evidence. Chair of the BC Blueberry Council Board, Jack Bates, notes “now our members can focus on the growing year ahead, instead of being concerned with trade penalties.” John Tentomas, president...
