Links
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.blueberrycouncil.com) is active in the promotion and market development of highbush blueberries.
- International Blueberry Organization, or IBO (www.internationalblueberry.org) is a group of internationally recognised blueberry organisations that represent signifigant grower groups throughout the world.
- Wildblueberries (www.wildblueberries.com) promotes lowbush or "wild" blueberries to markets around the world.
Organisations
- Plant and Food Research (www.plantandfood.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.
- BioGro New Zealand Ltd (www.biogro.co.nz) There are a number of New Zealand Organic Blueberry producers. Find out more about organics on this website.
- Tharfield Nursery Ltd (www.tharfield.co.nz) Commercial suppliers of berryfruit & sub-tropical crops.
Publications
- The Orchardist (www.hortnz.co.nz/overview/magazines/the-orchardist.htm)
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_benefits
- www.blueberrycouncil.org/nutrition.php
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
- Blueberry Country - In the heart of the Waikato, PYO, Plants and Ready Picked fruit available onsite www.blueberry.co.nz
Exporters
- JP Exports www.jpexports.co.nz