This has been a long-awaited announcement. Finally, there is some hope for assistance for the flood-impacted farmers. “Our ordeal started on November 15th and these have been some stressful few months, not knowing how we are going to clean-up and restart our lives and revive our livelihood, the blueberry fields.” says Harry Sidhu, whose family farms in Sumas Prairie. Over the next few days, we will be reviewing the fine...
Celebrate National Blueberry Pancake Day with a recipe that matches your unique tastebuds It’s the most wonderful time of the year – National Blueberry Pancake Day is Friday, January 28! If you’re busy prepping for the biggest breakfast of 2022, consider making one of the following BC Blueberry pancake recipes. Each recipe calls for frozen BC Blueberries (which can be found in the freezer aisle of your local grocer) and...
With frozen season upon us, it’s time to check out the frozen food section of your supermarket in order to get the very best in BC fruit – especially BC blueberries. According to the research; because commercially packaged blueberries are frozen soon after they are picked, they are equal in quality to fresh. Frozen blueberries might even have the edge over fresh berries when it comes to health benefits as...
A compilation of BC Blueberry news highlights from 2021 Happy New Year! 2021 was a busy year for the BC Blueberry Council. To make sure you didn’t miss anything, we’ve put together a list of the top news stories from 2021 featuring our very own BC Blueberries. If your favourite blueberry news story didn’t make the list, share the link on socials and tag @bcblueberries in your post. January, February...
Brighten up the Holidays with BC Blueberries Give the gift of supporting local this holiday season It’s time to brighten up the holidays with BC Blueberries. Although many of us are excited to take out the holiday decorations, gather with loved ones, and start making delicious homemade recipes, not everyone in our province will be celebrating as expected. For blueberry growers in parts of British Columbia, this this holiday season...
[Abbotsford, BC] From flooded fields and homes to supply chain issues, this is an especially challenging time for British Columbia. We stand with the those impacted by floods. Our hearts go out to the growers whose homes are flooded. Their loss is insurmountable. Blueberry grower Jaswant Dhillon says his “family has lost everything, including precious family memories. The entire house is unsalvageable.” He says many of his neighbours are in...
You’ll never believe what four locally made goods have BC Blueberries in them… December is nearly here, and if you’re on your gifting game, then you’ve probably already started shopping for holiday presents. If you or someone you’re shopping for is a fellow blueberry lover, then you’ll want to know about these locally crafted items and recipes, all made with real BC Blueberries. Which item on this list is the...
Looking for a way to kick-start your morning with frozen blueberries? Try these tasty (and vegan!) blueberry muffins for a sweet awakening! Thanks to Erin Ireland for allowing us to share this awesome plant-based recipe on our site- we're loving it. Check it out below! Ingredients 1 c plant milk 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or any neutral vinegar) 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 5 tbsp lukewarm...
BC Blueberries are a diabetes superfood Since November is Diabetes Awareness Month, over the next few weeks we challenge you to choose BLUE in support of diabetes prevention and awareness. In 2019, one in three Canadians had been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes (Diabetes Canada, 2019). Diabetes is still one of the leading causes of death in Canada, and other diseases on the list (heart disease, kidney failure, and stroke)...
As we head into chilly weather this fall and winter, bundle up and make your way to the freezer aisle! Frozen BC blueberries are available now, and satisfy your blueberry craving all year round. Head to the frozen food section of your favorite supermarket this season, and check for the “BC Grown” label or “Packaged in BC” wording on the package. Read more below and find out where you can...
Happy Healthy Halloween! BC BOO-berries is serving up some nutritious recipes that will still satisfy your sweet tooth It may be the season for trick-or-treating, but this is no trick! Although it seems like an oxymoron, you can have a healthy Halloween by cooking with frozen BC Blueberries. Not all treats have to be chocolate bars, gummy candies, chips, and pop. Even though this Halloween will have its fair share...
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...
