Commercial Growers Catalog 2007-2008
If you are currently in the wholesale blueberry business, you have experienced an unprecedented 2007 blueberry season. There was a record North American blueberry crop and at record wholesale prices! The fresh market sales were at an all time high and at a record price. The blueberry is truly the envy of the fruit industry.
The 2006 blueberry season also set a USDA record for the renewal of an industry promotional order. USHBC (U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council) was overwhelmingly approved by over 90% of growers and production tonnage.
All of this did not just happen by chance. It all started some 40 years ago when some blueberry pioneers from the growing areas of US and Canada formed the North American Blueberry Council to promote blueberries. Their foresight and volunteer funding started the ball rolling. It seems that everyone knows that blueberries are #1 in antioxidants. Customers continually come into our farm market and tell us how healthy blueberries are.
Matt Lauer of NBC’s Today Show told millions of Americans that he eats a half cup of blueberries everyday, because they are the highest in antioxidants. How do you put a dollar figure on that kind of advertising? I’d like to help you meet the increasing demand for blueberries. Please contact me. I wish you and your families a prosperous upcoming season.