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California Giant Berry Farms says Giant Blueberries' modern label celebrates a product the company has expanded on since the opening of its blueberry packhouse in Santa Maria, Calif.

Giant Blueberries hitting store shelves with new label

California Giant Berry Farms says its Giant Blueberries are available in good volume from March through August, with peak availability in April and May.

The Packer Staff

Feb 19, 2025
Produce Retail , Blueberries

Florida strawberries are first in season in the U.S. from December through April.

Variety innovation and consumer marketing help drive demand for Southeast berries

The region is a key hub for berry production, supplying retailers with an early season of fresh strawberries, blueberries and more.

Jill Dutton

Feb 13, 2025
Produce Retail , Blueberries

Though no enteric virus outbreaks have been associated with or reported in domestic berries in 35 years, reported outbreaks have been linked to imported fresh and frozen berries, the Food and Drug Administration said.

FDA releases strategy to prevent fresh, frozen berry contamination

The agency says the new guidance helps identify preventative measures against enteric viruses and ensures consistent application.

The Packer Staff

Jan 21, 2025
Blueberries , Strawberries , Blackberries , Raspberries , Food Safety , Food and Drug Administration

Rabobank report shows after a pause in 2023/24, blueberry exports are set to grow again.

Rabobank issues 2024 blueberry update

Key trends shaping the future of the industry include increasingly advanced genetics and growers’ heightened focus on labor productivity and efficiencies, according to the recent study by RaboResearch.

Jill Dutton

Nov 05, 2024
Produce Research , Blueberries

Naturipe Farms' Berry Buddies come in three variations: Berries & Pancakes; Berries, Cookies & Cheese; and Berries, Grapes, Pretzels & Cheese.

Naturipe Farms launches Berry Buddies

The new addition to the value-added snack line is packaged in containers with separate compartments for each food product and comes in three variations.

The Packer Staff

Aug 13, 2024
Blueberries , Value-Added , Produce Products

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