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The Business of Blueberries

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

The blueberry industry is like no other: passionate, resilient, and innovative. This podcast is your source for the latest information on the production, markets, research and technology related to the blueberry value chain. This is the Business of Blueberries.

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38:58

Opening New Markets for Blueberries

The Business of Blueberries ·

2021/09/02

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the USHBC and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), and co-host Alicia Adler, USHBC and NABC vice president of global business development, are joined by Mario Flores, director of product management for blueberries at Naturipe Farms, and Matt Lantz, vice president for global access at Bryant Christie, to discuss how the blueberry industry navigates the regulatory environment when marketing blueberries

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38:39

GUSS Automation Sets Its Sights On Blueberries

The Business of Blueberries ·

2021/08/26

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), and Rod Cook, industry veteran and the chair of the Blueberry Technology and Innovation Committee, are joined by Gary Thompson, chief operating officer at GUSS Automation, to discuss the possibility of labor-saving spraying automation and how it might fit into a commercial blueberry operation.“We’re held to such a high threshold

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32:32

Sorting the Future of Blueberries with UNITEC

The Business of Blueberries ·

2021/08/20

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the USHBC and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), sits down with Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms and Raffaele Benedetti of UNITEC to discuss innovations in blueberry sorting and sizing, and the impacts these innovations will have on the future of blueberries.“We had 150 people sorting these blueberries every day, and now [since implementing UNITEC technology] we’ve been able to scale that back to …

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34:17

What Does the Data Say About Blueberries?

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2021/08/13

Agronometrics is a platform that provides market performance analysis for the fresh produce industry. The firm helps clients make informed, data-driven decisions and identify marketing opportunities by leveraging data and analytics. Founder and CEO Colin Fain began his company “to help people not feel helpless” when studying data trends, and to offer a great tool for easier analysis and decision-making.In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the USHBC and

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34:29

U.S. Blueberries and China

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2021/08/05

After years of hard work and bilateral negotiation, consumers in China can finally enjoy fresh blueberries from the United States — the birthplace of modern blueberry cultivation. This summer, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) teamed up with Pagoda, a leading fruit retailer in China, to hold a ceremony celebrating the arrival of fresh U.S. blueberries to mainland China, the first-ever promotion of USA fresh blueberries in China.In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey

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32:50

Passing the Torch: USHBC Leadership Changes

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2021/07/29

True leadership means leaving things better than how you found them, and that’s certainly been the case with Chris Barnhill serving as chair of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC). Chris recently stepped down from this role, handing the reins over to Michigan blueberry grower Shelly Hartmann, who previously served as the organization’s vice chair. Both are longtime industry leaders who have worked selflessly over the years to serve and improve the blueberry industry.In this episode of “The

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28:51

A Glimpse Into the Industry’s Future With Chelsea...

The Business of Blueberries ·

2021/07/22

As the next generation of blueberry growers gets more involved in the industry, the ambition, future-focused thinking, hard work and innovation they apply to their operations is a source of inspiration. This episode features one young grower who was recently named one of The Packer’s “Women in Produce,” and offers hope for the future for all involved in the blueberry business.In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

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31:20

Celebrating National Blueberry Month in BIG Ways

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2021/07/15

July is National Blueberry Month, and the USHBC team has been working for months on ways to capitalize on this important time period for the industry, get blueberries in the spotlight and turn blueberry consumers into blueberry enthusiasts. A number of strategic and creative programs and events have already taken place to get consumers thinking about blueberries, including an attempt at a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS ™ title for the tallest stack of blueberry pancakes on live television featuring a custom

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31:36

From the Field: Georgia Blueberry Update with Michael...

The Business of Blueberries ·

2021/07/09

There is no better way to find out what’s really happening in the blueberry industry than to get out to some actual blueberry fields. In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Georgia blueberry grower and emerging industry leader Michael Thomas shares how his 2021 harvest has gone and why he’s optimistic about the future of blueberries.Host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), visits Thomas Family Farms in

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37:59

Kicking Off Season Two: What’s Next for The Business...

The Business of Blueberries ·

2021/07/02

In this kick-off to Season Two of “The Business of Blueberries,” some familiar voices from past episodes come together to talk about highlights of the first season, share their thoughts about what’s coming in future episodes, and provide some behind-the-scenes insight about what it takes to bring this podcast together every week.Host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by a few podcast regulars,including

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18:19

[Bonus Episode] Battling Heat in the Pacific Northwest

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2021/07/01

The Pacific Northwest is enduring a record-breaking heatwave, with the full impact still being assessed. For the blueberry industry in particular, the heat wave came at a critical time, as growers in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia enter peak blueberry season.While the extent of this events’ damage will not be understood for a while, it is clear from this podcast’s local grower testimony that the blueberry industry in this region is working carefully through this unprecedented heat to

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37:25

Grower Visions for the Future of Blueberries

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2021/06/24

To close the first season of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), reflects on some of the most insightful moments from season one of the podcast.In this episode, you’ll hear curated audio clips from:Episode 9 with Tom Avinelis, founder and managing partner at Agriculture Capital.Episode 16 with Denny Doyle, blueberry grower from New Jersey and president of the New Jersey

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27:00

A Look Inside Blueberry Headquarters With Growers...

The Business of Blueberries ·

2021/06/17

Last week, growers Doug Krahmer and Mark Hurst visited USHBC headquarters. It was the first in-person meeting with USHBC staff in over a year. On this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” we sit down with Doug and Mark for a conversation about what took place during these productive meetings, and the overall status of USBHC.Host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Doug Krahmer, president of

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34:01

What’s Ahead for Blueberries and Vertical Farming?

The Business of Blueberries ·

2021/06/10

For this technology themed episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” we’re diving into a topic that sounds so futuristic, it could be straight from a science fiction movie. That topic is vertical farming. While the method and technology has mainly been used in growing leafy greens, vertical farming companies are partnering with berry production companies like Hortifrut to explore the viability for blueberries.Hosts Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the

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35:30

Lessons in Leadership: A Conversation With Tom Bodtke

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2021/06/03

For the 50th episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” there’s simply no better opportunity to bring back longtime industry leader Tom Bodtke for another conversation about what’s ahead for the blueberry industry.Host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Tom Bodtke, owner of Cornerstone Ag Enterprises based in Michigan, a USHBC board member, member of the USHBC Industry Relations Committee and past

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31:13

On the Road Again: Visiting Michigan's Blueberry Country

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2021/05/27

After more than a year, the USHBC team was able to hit the road again, traveling to the Midwest for a series of meetings and events with members of the Michigan blueberry industry and grower community. On this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” we sit down with two leaders of the Michigan blueberry industry to revisit the trip, discuss some of the key takeaways, and explore the state’s unique blueberry culture.Hosts Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and

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39:18

2021 Export Outlook With Alicia Adler and Terry Fasel

The Business of Blueberries ·

2021/05/20

While 2020 was disruptive for the blueberry export industry, more markets are opening up across the globe, and the industry has only scratched the surface of global market potential. On this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” we sit down with an export expert to discuss what’s in store for 2021 blueberry export markets.Hosts Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), and Alicia Adler, vice president of global

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31:08

Ridley Bell: Flavor is First

The Business of Blueberries ·

2021/05/13

Ridley Bell, a familiar name to many in the blueberry industry, is a pioneering grower in Australia. Bell expanded commercial blueberry production in Australia several years ago, and his research helped develop blueberry genetics that are now used around the world. On this episode, we pick Bell’s brain about blueberries in Australia and the blueberry industry in general.Host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is

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38:36

A Big Year for Blueberries

The Business of Blueberries ·

2021/05/06

With the 2021 domestic blueberry crop projected to be one of the largest on record, it’s time for growers and marketers across the country to get creative in moving blueberries. On today’s episode, we chat with a blueberry marketer and a produce data expert to assess the 2021 blueberry crop and ways for the industry to manage the large load.Host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Brian Bocock,

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36:14

Creating the Blueberry Blueprint with David Rockland

The Business of Blueberries ·

2021/04/29

Meeting with and interviewing stakeholders to take the pulse of an industry is critical to any business sector or organization. To achieve this for the blueberry industry, USBHC contracted with public relations veteran David Rockland. In this episode of the “Business of Blueberries” we have a conversation with Rockland about his communications philosophy, insights from the recent USBHC industry survey, and how companies can best transition to the next phase of their journeys.Host Kasey Cronquist,

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