Blueberries
The agenda is full of top-notch speakers, a full-day tour that includes a retail shop, blueberry field and processing facility tour, giving the attendees an overview of one of the world’s most experienced blueberry industries.
“The IBO summit brings the global blueberry industry together under one roof to address challenges and explore opportunities moving forward,” said Anju Gill, executive director of the BC Blueberry Council. “The international delegation will experience first-hand the natural beauty of British Columbia, the largest high bush blueberry-growing region in Canada. We are pleased to announce a superb lineup of industry specialists, and ‘on-the-ground’ panelists, including fruit quality experts, breeders, retailers and exporters from around the world.”
The IBO Summit is held in a different blueberry-producing country every 18 months, highlighting the interconnectedness of the global blueberry industry as both demand and production continue to grow at astonishing rates all around the world. Canada ranks third globally behind the U.S. and Chile in terms of production volume.
“British Columbia leads in packing and processing technology advancement and grows some of the best quality blueberries for the global markets,” said Parm Bains, chair of the IBO Organizing Committee. “Along with some of the most ideal growing conditions and high food safety standards, BC blueberries have the trust for quality and food safety, putting them in high demand from customers around the world
