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Industry

The Michigan Blueberry Growers Association, or MBG (www.blueberries.com) is a producer - owned blueberry marketing co-operative.
Global Berry Farms (www.gbfarms.com) is the worlds largest grower/shipper of bush berries.
The North American Blueberry Council, or NABC, (www.blueberry.org) is a volunteer organisation made up of members of the highbush blueberry industry.
The US Highbush Blueberry Council, or USHBC, (www.ushbc.org) is active in the promotion and market development of highbush blueberries through the NABC.
Wildblueberries (www.wildblueberries.com) promotes lowbush or "wild" blueberries to markets around the world.
(www.vegfed.co.nz)

Organisations

HortResearch (www.hortnet.co.nz) employs over 500 staff, in 10 locations throughout NZ. It's research focuses on Horticultural crops, the Environment, Plant Genomics, Bioactives and Bioengineering Technologies.
Certified Organics (www.certified-organics.com) There are a number of New Zealand Organic Blueberry producers using Interceptor for organic weed control in their crops along with other growing methods. Find out more on the website.
Tharfield Nursery Ltd (www.tharfield.co.nz) Commercial suppliers of berryfruit & sub-tropical crops.

Publications

Recipes

Health

5 + a day fresh fruit and vegetables (www.5aday.co.nz) is a programme run by United Fresh to encourage all New Zealanders to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables.
www.wildblueberries.com/health
www.ushbc.org/health.htm
www.gbfarms.com/recipes.htm

How to Grow

Orchards

Mamaku Blueberries www.mamakublue.co.nz New Zealands only Blueberry Visitor Centre – Cafe – Winery – Shop – Tours
Omaha Blueberries www.omahablueberries.co.nz 1 hour north or Auckland – see website for opening hours
Monavale Blueberries for quality Bio-Gro certified organic blueberries visit www.monavaleblueberries.co.nz