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...
Save the date! January 28 is the annual #NationalBlueberryPancakeDay! Although this year’s Blueberry Pancake Day looks a little different, one thing hasn’t changed: the delicious BC Blueberries that turn regular pancakes into dishes fit for National Blueberry Pancake Day. Share your blueberry pancake creations by using #NationalBlueberryPancakeDay and tagging @bcblueberries on social. Your post might just make the @bcblueberries Instagram page! Make National Blueberry Pancake Day Special To get inspired...
BC Blueberries in Japan Click below to view an excellent video prepared by the Witan Associates team on their activities in Japan on behalf of BC Blueberries. Witan Associates help us to put together exciting promotional campaigns to celebrate BC Blueberries in Japan. Witan Associates Limited, belonging to the PRAP JAPAN group, is a full-service Public Relations and marketing communication agency, providing public relations, marketing and communication consulting services. We...
Day One Market Outlook Session Defining Market Demand for Blueberries, by Cort Brazelton (Co-CEO, Fall Creek Farm and Nursery) Joining us from Fall Creek Farm and Nursery in Oregon, Washington, Cort Brazelton provides us with an analysis of the global blueberry market and answers industry questions about breaking ground in the export landscape. Take a look below! Asian Market Opportunities for BC Blueberries, by Arthur Hagopian (Senior Director, Global Strategy/Digital...
[Abbotsford, BC] On December 10, 2020, the BC Blueberry Council held its Annual General Meeting (virtually) and the membership elected its board. Five newly elected directors join the board and will hold their positions for three terms (up to a maximum of six years). The new BC Blueberry Council board is: First Last Role Jack Bates Chair Dalbir Benipal Vice chair Gurprit Brar Director/research chair Dave Gill Director Bryce Guliker...
2021 has officially been named the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables December 15 officially launches the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables. This was declared by the United Nations’ (UN) General Assembly and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). A Year for Fruits & Veggies The goal of this celebration is to shine a spotlight on the foundation of a healthy diet, fruits and vegetables. Even with endless research proving...
It’s been a BERRY busy fall for BC Blueberries. Since frozen BC Blueberries are a pantry-staple all year long, there’s never an off-season when it comes to blueberry goodness. Over the last few months, we’ve been teaching Canadians about the benefits and uses of frozen BC Blueberries. These tiny super-foods have since been featured in recipes, articles, and even on TV! In case you missed something, here’s a little run...
