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U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council seeks new member nominations

- General News
Members of the highbush (cultivated) blueberry industry are now seeking nominees to fill U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) state member and alternate positions for the 2023 to 2025 term.

USHBC encourages a ‘Boost of Blue’ for National Nutrition month

- General News
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is encouraging consumers to grab a boost of blue as part of an overall healthy diet and lifestyle.

USHBC launches Alexa skill for consumers

- General News
Consumers looking for their daily boost of blue have a new source of blueberry information: Alexa.

USHBC and NABC welcome new VP of Engagement and Education

- General News
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and North American Blueberry Council (NABC) have appointed Amanda Griffin, a longtime nonprofit education, events and program management executive, as vice president of engagement and education.

USHBC’s MAP funding doubles for 2022

- General News
The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has notified the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) that its 2022 Market Access Program (MAP) funding award will nearly double to $597,810, up from $299,195 in 2021 and $207,449 in 2020.

Blueberry growers, importers vote to continue the USHBC in referendum

- General News
According to the AMS notice, 84% of producers and importers voting in the referendum, who also represent 93% of the volume of highbush blueberries grown, were in favor of continuing the program.

USHBC encourages a ‘boost of blue’ for American Diabetes Month

- General News
During American Diabetes Month, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is inspiring consumers to grab a boost of blue as part of an overall healthy diet.

USHBC names new chair

- General News
Michigan blueberry grower Shelly Hartmann has been named chair of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC).

Heat takes toll on NW blueberries

- General News
The record-breaking heat in the Pacific Northwest will lower yields for berries, with blueberries hit especially hard.

USHBC releases Grab a Boost of Blue video ads

- General News
USHBC’s new strategic positioning and call-to-action, Grab a Boost of Blue, taps into consumers’ passion for blueberries and motivates them to enjoy more of the fruit they love.