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Blueberries in the spotlight

There are around 600 highbush blueberry growers in B.C. including a number of them on theĀ Island.

The BC Blueberry Council will be offering up samples of freeze-dried, dehydrated and frozen blueberry produces at a trio of trade shows overseas this month and next.

Spokesperson Diana Barkley says BC blueberry sales are growing worldwide….

The Council will be inĀ BerlinĀ at the end of this week,Ā DubaiĀ from February 18thĀ to the 22ndĀ and inĀ JapanĀ in early March reconnecting with current buyers, as well as building some new relationships.

Sharon Vanhouwe
Sharon Vanhouwe
News Director

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