Welcome to the USHBC Food Manufacturing Resource Center

A hub for the latest information in blueberry processing and export.

A complete database with latest information on blueberry food processing and export

Technical Information Source

We have worked with blueberries for more than 25 years and hold a vast resource of technical information for current and new users of blueberries. Download our new technical brochure. Check out our online resources and if you are stumped, give us a call and we are on it!

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The FoodTech Program

The FoodTech Program promotes highbush blueberries in all forms for the global food industry.

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In the Field Action!

Each year we attend food industry expositions around the country and the world. This includes national and international Food Technology meetings as well as suppliers meetings regionally. We have more than 25 activities scheduled in the field this year, so let us connect!

Driving Blueberry Innovation

When we started in 1988 blueberry products were few and limited to a small number of traditional categories. Now, check out the innovative new products and you will see blueberries in just about every corner of the supermarket. This includes emerging categories such as nutraceuticals, pet foods, natural cosmetics and others. Our goal is to stay ahead of the curve, drive blueberries into the "next big thing!"

Curiosities

Natural dye

Blueberries can be used as a natural dye for dyeing fabrics. Formerly, the first American settlers boiled the blueberry with milk to create the gray color.

Around the world

About 4,000 new products containing blueberries are launched every year around the world.

Blueberry in combat

During World War II, blueberry doses were added to the food of Royal Air Force pilots to improve and clear their vision during the fighting.

Did you know?

Today you can find blueberry wine, blueberry beer, blueberry honey, blueberry coffee, blueberry mustard, sausage with blueberry, blueberry flavored popcorn, and more.